by Jack Carr
First published 2023
Mike Glover spent twenty years in the US Army Special Forces and worked as a CIA contractor before dedicating himself to teaching survival skills. His approach rejects the bunker mentality that dominates preparedness culture. Instead of stockpiling MREs and hiding underground, Glover focuses on practical skills that work in everyday emergencies like car accidents, natural disasters, power grid failures, and pandemics. He shows readers how to rewire their brain chemistry to avoid freezing during crises and build stress tolerance. The book covers home fortification through smart storage of food, water, medical supplies, and ammunition. Glover explains how to equip vehicles with first aid gear that can save lives before paramedics arrive. Drawing from combat experience and real world disasters, he demonstrates that true preparedness comes from building resilient daily habits rather than living in fear. The book offers readers a practical framework for readiness that integrates seamlessly into normal life while preparing them for whatever challenges emerge.
Genres: survival, adventure, action, non-fiction
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: everyday-emergencies, practical-skills, resilience
256 pages · Hardcover · Portfolio