After The Ashes: Surviving The Coming Nuclear War

by Tarl Warwick

After the Ashes is more than a typical survival hand guide. Because of the realization that atomic warfare is likely inevitable, it seeks to both inform the reader of why this is the case, and beyond merely lists of survival materials, attempts to enumerate reasonable ways in which mankind can, as it must, recover after such an event. Most materials written on this subject do little other than to teach survival methods themselves, and thus miss one important point; while they may help a person survive, they will not help mankind to truly recover from what would be the most trying period in all of humanity's history. From shortwave suggestions to suggestions regarding cleanup and restoring order, this guide seeks to add to the scope of literature on the subject from a new perspective, so that hopefully, should such a war occur, and should mankind find himself in the post-atomic era, he will be capable of not merely continuing to exist, but building something better so that such a thing will never happen again. A copy of the Bill of Rights is included within the work as well for handy reference, as after any such exchange such a document is invaluable.

Genres: Nonfiction

126 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 19, 2015

About the author

Tarl Warwick is a writer, illustrator, occultist, blogger, and avid gardener from the state of Vermont. Active in multiple online communities, he was administrator for the Times of Pol, a short-term news website and platform for activism, and has participated in dialogue with numerous pagan and occult orders.

Originally a student of plant biology at the University of Vermont, he has also studied archaeology and religion at Castleton State University.

Reviews

[NatSoc Neophyte · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is nothing short of amazing, and I mean that literally. I highly recommend this to anyone who doesn't shove their head up their proverbial rear end when the topic of nuclear war and post-apocalyptic existence is brought up (read: open minded). Yeah, I'm basically infatuated with it.

[Gray · Rating 2 out of 5]

for a book i purchased for $1.99 at the thrift store, i was not expecting much. it was more about the authors ideas on why the nuclear apocalypse is inevitable than how to survive it. he did have some fair points but not the best survival guide i’ve ever read.

[Francisco Peralta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative, I love the way it is written. The author is very fun to listen to when it comes to various topics.

[Sally the Salamander · Rating 4 out of 5]

A collection of ramblings and practical advice on surviving (what the author sees as inevitable) nuclear war. He makes some convincing arguments on why nuclear conflict is inevitable. Maybe I'm convinced.

There is some guidance here on how communities should organize and rebuild, how to garden post-nuclear fallout, and so on. Not a comprehensive survival guide, but a nice thought experiment with some solid gardening and first aid advice sprinkled in. If you like Styxhexenhammer's Youtube vids, you'll like this.

[Priscilla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book if you watch Styx's Videos.

I personally love watching Styx online and watching him isn't enough sometimes. He does a few videos a day but sometimes I end up going back to old videos to watch more. But still I end up wanting more, so I read his books. I plan on getting a lot more. His writing style is very understandable and smooth. Can't wait to read more.

[Lloyd Grady · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting Read

This is a fairly detailed overview of practical information should ww3 result in nuclear armageddon. I would have enjoyed reading more technical instruction with regards to edible/medicinal plants, and rudimentary survival crafting, although the author references other sources for further research.

[Paul Schumann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although the information contained within this book could easily be found online and printed at home, the author's peculiarities make it worth reading. Not as informative as some books on this same topic, but endlessly more memorable.

[Veronica Zerrer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Long on visions of how survivors will cope in a post-apocalyptic world after Armageddon. Well written piece that has use for writers of sci-fi. Yet exceptionally thin research to back his assertions and forecasts. Pessimistic at times, yet an undercurrent of optimism will reward the reader.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

An extremely well written, easy to read and informative text. Useful for everyone from a casual reader to the hardened survivalist.

[Jordie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun and thought-provoking. The author creatively explores a nuclear fallout scenario. He is knowledgeable on a wide range of topics, and synthesizes the information lucidly.

[Stephen Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book you can read about surviving in the world post nuclear war 😁

[Roge Roger · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting manuscript, more for its philosophy than anything else.