This book is written for anyone who wants to be prepared should they find themselves in a difficult situation. The survival conditions I discuss in this book are of the kind that no one wants to endure - in other words, they do not apply to hikers, climbers, or experienced outdoorspeople.

The information and skills I present are intended to be understood and applied by anyone. However, the most important factor in the survival of any person under these conditions is not only the subject of the first chapter but also something that everyone can develop and carry with them at all times. It is the strong psychology of survival - the will to live.

You must say out loud right now - I will do everything and anything necessary to stay alive and I will continue to fight with every ounce of my physical and mental strength until I return home to my loved ones. I tell you with certainty that this is the most important lesson of the book: Never give up the fight!