10 Shortages That Lead to Historical Famines

10 Shortages That Lead to Famine

January 29, 2026 PreppersSurvive 0

Throughout time, there have been instances of desolation and destruction, but also times of peace and prosperity. The contrasts between the two provide insight and show us patterns we can learn from.  My interest in history, survival stories, and the rise and fall of civilizations led me to […]

Storm Emergency Preparedness for Children Kids

Emergency Preparedness for Children

November 7, 2025 PreppersSurvive 0

Teaching storm preparedness to children helps alleviate their fears during severe weather. By introducing weather concepts early, making an emergency plan together, building personalized kits, and practicing drills, kids gain confidence and skills. This engaging approach turns safety into a fun learning experience, fostering courage and readiness for future emergencies.

Survive a Shooting Book Review

Survive a Shooting

May 27, 2022 PreppersSurvive 0

Survive A Shooting is a book that is unfortunately needed in the world we live in. It’s sad, but the world can be dangerous at times. However, we don’t have to live in fear or be a victim. There are options for people who find themselves in such […]

10 Home Improvement Ideas (1)

10 Home Improvement Ideas for New Preppers

October 2, 2019 PreppersSurvive 2

Harsh weather, nuclear fallout, energy shortages, calamities, disasters, and terrorist attacks, are just a few of the many situations that might cause a lot of houses to be unlivable. If you are a prepper then you need to construct your home in a way that it can benefit […]

PREPPERS BOOK REVIEW The Unthinkable

August 30, 2014 PreppersSurvive 0

Book Review The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes and Why by Amanda Ripley Summary: Ever wounder how you would react in a crisis situation? Are you curious how a group of people would react in a crisis? Surprisingly, it’s not at all how Hollywood portrays it. This book […]

PREPPERS BOOK REVIEW: THE HIDING PLACE

PREPPERS BOOK REVIEW: The Hiding Place

July 24, 2014 PreppersSurvive 1

Book Review:  The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom Summary:  This story is a Dutch woman’s account of when Nazi Germany invaded Holland. For me, the book started out a little slow with character building. As the story progressed it captured my imagination and heart as many the […]

Book Review: The Modern Survival Manual: Surviving the Economic Collapse

Preppers Book Review: Surviving The Economic Collapse

June 30, 2014 PreppersSurvive 0

Book Review: The Modern Survival Manual: Surviving The Economic Collapse Summary:  Have you ever wondered what happens to a country after an economic collapse?  Fernando Aguirre illuminates the effects an economic collapse had on his country. The book “Surviving The Economic Collapse” is an autobiography/survival manual of Fernando’s experience living […]

Zeitoun by Dave Eggers

Zeitoun by Dave Eggers – SURVIVAL BOOK

May 20, 2014 PreppersSurvive 0

Preppers Survive Book Review Summary:  Zeitoun stayed home to protect his belongings rather than bugging out with his family to escape the destruction of Hurricane Katrina.  The aftermath that follows is riveting. Genres:  Non Fiction, Calamity, Biography, History, Award Winner. Survival Theme:  Survive a deadly hurricane, the aftermath of destruction, […]

The Great Fire Survival Book Review

April 15, 2014 PreppersSurvive 1

The Great Fire Survival Book Review Summary:  This is a story about the Chicago fire in 1871.  It quotes several personal accounts by survivors that escaped their burning neighborhoods in the midst of mass hysteria, extraordinary firsthand descriptions of bugging out. It was interesting and engaging and I learned […]