Cody Lundin and The Power of Positive Thinking
Reading When All Hell Breaks Loose: Stuff You Need to Survive When Disaster Strikes by Cody Lundin for the first time. I’m only a few chapters in and I’m already loving this book.
Cody is very much a calming influence, and more than any other book I’ve read really focuses on the mental aspects of preparedness. His brief essays on the circular nature of energy (think positive, release positive, and positive comes back to you) are a good reminder for everyone.
All the nuts and bolts stuff is in there too…what to have on hand, how to use it, and so on.
I’ve perused the book fairly thoroughly, but I haven’t read the whole thing yet. Even still, I can wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who is reading this, but ESPECIALLY those of you who tend to give in to your anger and just let the shit fly (like me).
August 14, 2009 at 8:09 am
I have his 98.6 degress Save Your A$$ book, but have not seen the book you mention one – I’ll find a copy locally (if I can) and compare it. I like his take on survival as well – uses knowledge AND tools to get the job done without using excessive effort.
August 14, 2009 at 8:15 am
I’ve been a fan of Cody’s since hearing about him on a backpacking podcast a year or so ago. I think he cost the podcast its family safe rating. The man just can’t avoid cussing. I find it very funny. He reminds me of a lot of folks I met in the Army…just a very colorful way with language that is fun to listen to or read. It’s almost like a grungy old sergeant, a hippy, and a hardened old desert dweller were merged into one. His writing feels like storytelling – and for a book about survival/preparedness, that’s quite the feat.
August 14, 2009 at 1:20 pm
He sounds like quite a character. Seems that many of the camping under primative conditions have this same condition, must be living under the stars and overcoming obstacles that builds up ‘personality’, lol.
You mentioned hardened old desert dweller and that reminded of a book written by Phil Garrington named RANCHO COSTA NADA. Written by a guy who made a DIY inexpensive plywood shack in alkaline desert near Blythe California – very interesting reading as well. If you get a chance to buy it, I recommend it. Not a prepper, but living life on the cheap side – its pretty good.
August 16, 2009 at 10:44 am
I’ve never heard of it. Seems pretty interesting. Will have to check it out