Review: Survivalist Family—Prepared Americans for a Strong America

By Cade Shadowlight

I've owned and recommended Survivalist Family—Prepared Americans for a Strong America for years, but I've never written an actual review until now. It is high time I corrected that oversight, because this book is the absolute best preparedness and survival guide on a market that seems saturated with such guides. 

About the Author

Before I review the book itself, I want to talk about the author, because it is Joe Fox (aka Viking Preparedness) that makes this book so outstanding. His credentials for writing a survivalist book is impressive: 

• Grew up internationally with his family
• 20-year military career (Green Beret, Pentagon)
• "Unspecified" 3-letter agency post-military career
• Pastor (sermons/teachings on YouTube)
• Volunteer fire fighter, Boy Scout leader
• Over a decade living an off-grid "neo-pioneering" life
• Over 15 years making survivalist videos (YouTube channel, Patreon channel)

His knowledge, drawn from real-world experience, is as far from theoretical as it gets.

About the Book

Survivalist Family is 195 pages of practical information. It covers the basics of preparedness and goes beyond to include information and advice not readily found elsewhere. It is a great guide to both beginner and intermediate preparedness and survival.

The sections in this book include:

• Getting Started (covers the basics + how to get a reluctant spouse on board)
• "It's for the Children" (children and preparedness + the skill sets they need)
• Putting It All Together (budgeting, team building, organizing your home for survival, bugging out)
• Taking It To The Next Level (thoughts and advice on food & water; light, heat & fuel; medical, sanitation and hygiene; guns & ammo; tools; communication)
• Appendices (useful and realistic lists, including a family communications plan)

Fox writes in a way that is understandable, relatable, and complete without unnecessary fluff. He is able to put a lot of information into a book that is readable in only a few sittings. Survivalist Family is my top recommendation for a general preparedness and survival book. Get it now, and start your family on the road to surviving whatever the future may bring.

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