Pivot Points: Creating A Culture Of Preparedness And Resiliency In America

by Paul T. Martin

Too many Americans lack the know-how and provisions to adequately handle even a small disaster—be it man-made or natural. Meanwhile, the image of the disaster prepper as either paranoid or actively hoping for social disruption has become commonplace. It’s time to face the sad truth: the disaster preparedness movement in America has failed.

In Pivot Points, experienced disaster “prepper” Paul T. Martin argues for a shift in how America views disaster preparation. Instead of their dismissing prepping as a hobby or the result of an overactive imagination, Martin challenges individuals, emergency management professionals, and community leaders to answer three vital questions:

Do we need a culture of preparedness in America?
What should that culture look like?
How do we create that culture?

Martin challenges readers to discover their “pivot points,” those sources of motivation for preparing both themselves and their communities for disaster. For some, motivations might center on family safety. For others, a sense of citizenship or religious beliefs might drive their preparedness.

By exploring different pivot points, we create a more resilient, inclusive culture of preparedness, transforming the reader into an advocate for public safety and creating better preparation in private and public spheres.

174 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 24, 2015

Reviews

[KERRY PERSON · Rating 5 out of 5]

A well thought out argument for an alternative to the standard model of the preparedness movement.

We can prepare for hard times without separating ourselves from each other or our responsibilities.
Will make you rethink your approach to preparedness.

[C.S. Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book takes what can be a scary subject and puts it into terms that anyone can relate to. Written in 2015, I wish I'd found it before the COVID pandemic. Further, I wish the had been a cultural shift prior to the pandemic. If there had been, there would still be TP on the shelves!

[Billy R Whitney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good explanation of how to effect change.

Paul Martin writes well. He does not write to sell you on prepping. Instead, he empowers peppers to establish community. The lone survivor is doomed. To




Paul Martin is not writing to sell you on becoming a prepped. Instead, he empowers us to create community using both love of God and love of country as a base. Recognizing that being for something is more sustainable than negative positions, Mr. Martin encourages using religious and patriotic imagery. Establishing community is the most effective long term strategy for survival. Well done sir.

[Gary · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent book on creating a community environment of preparedness mindsets and resiliency. Highly recommend for those trying to figure out some ways to improve your communities, friends and family members.