Review: Doomsday Preppers
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 2, 2013
Doomsday Preppers is a truly amazing find! With recent downturns of the economy, multiple devastating natural disasters, and ever-more obvious signs of global warming, my family has begun to discuss the possibility that we may very likely have to face a period of time without power or sustainable global food supplies. This little book has proven to be the perfect start for taking the next step in preparing for possible disasters. As a former therapist, I found the attention this book gave to mindset to be not only academically sound but also extraordinarily insightful. One of the hardest situations that people ever face is when the everyday patterns and routines of normal life are disrupted with no warning. Preparing oneself with a solid state of mind can actually be the difference between life and death, even for the most supply-ready prepper out there. I was truly impressed by the gradual way that Stone introduces a mindset of acceptance that disasters may happen and opens the reader's mind to the realization that being practical and prepared can save your life quicker than having vast stores of food and water.  By no means does the book ever 'talk down' to the beginning prepper. In fact, this book is clear, concise, and candid about common mistakes, mixed up notions, and the reality that Doomsday Preppers don't have to be preparing for the apocalypse but may just be the everyday average Joe who doesn't want to get stranded on an isolated snow-covered road in the middle of nowhere. I think this is a valuable, well-written book that will definitely provide useful information and understanding to anyone.