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Best books about various survival topics. These are some of the works that were mentioned in the "The Survival of the Richest" by Dr. Anthony M. Criniti IV.

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1	When All Hell Breaks Loose: Stuff You Need to Survive When Disaster Strikes by Cody Lundin 3.87 avg rating — 1,608 ratings score: 197, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Tom Brown's Field Guide to Wilderness Survival by Tom Brown Jr. 4.25 avg rating — 973 ratings score: 195, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Bushcraft: Outdoor Skills and Wilderness Survival by Mors Kochanski 4.36 avg rating — 496 ratings score: 188, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Outdoor Survival Skills by Larry Dean Olsen 4.15 avg rating — 263 ratings score: 183, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	SAS Survival Handbook: How to Survive in the Wild, in Any Climate, on Land or at Sea by John Wiseman 4.25 avg rating — 5,722 ratings score: 179, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	98.6 Degrees: The Art of Keeping Your Ass Alive by Cody Lundin 4.03 avg rating — 1,269 ratings score: 169, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	How to Survive on Land and Sea by Frank C. Craighead 3.89 avg rating — 18 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Poorcraft: The Funnybook Fundamentals of Living Well on Less by C. Spike Trotman 3.92 avg rating — 455 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	"Soup Sandwich" Survival: Advanced Survival Techniques by Donny Boy Franko it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Adapt and Plan for the New Abnormal of the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic by Gleb Tsipursky (Goodreads Author) 4.45 avg rating — 109 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	The Prepared Home Every Day: Organizing Your Life to Be Ready for Anything by Melissa George (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Thrive: Long-Term Wilderness Survival Guide; Skills, Tips, and Gear for Living on the Land by Juan Pablo Quiñonez (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 33 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	One Inch Between Life and Death Updated and Revised Second Edition: A Walking Miracle by Steven A. Hauer it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 13 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	The Prepared Home: How to Stock, Organize, and Edit Your Home to Thrive in Comfort, Safety, and Style by Melissa George (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 108 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The Tracker: The True Story of Tom Brown Jr. by Tom Brown Jr. 4.20 avg rating — 1,977 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Geronimo: My Life by Geronimo 3.91 avg rating — 3,911 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Krav Maga Defense: How to Defend Yourself Against the 12 Most Common Unarmed Street Attacks by David Kahn 4.04 avg rating — 47 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	S.A.S. Survival Guide by John Wiseman 4.25 avg rating — 5,722 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	A Survival Guide for Life: How to Achieve Your Goals, Thrive in Adversity, and Grow in Character by Bear Grylls 4.07 avg rating — 2,100 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Survive Safely Anywhere by John Wiseman 4.71 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl 4.37 avg rating — 937,609 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	SAS Survival Handbook: The ultimate guide to surviving anywhere by John Wiseman 4.25 avg rating — 5,722 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	SAS Survival Guide: For Any Climate, in Any Situation by John Wiseman 4.25 avg rating — 5,722 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Surviving a Wilderness Emergency: Practical advice on what to do when you find yourself in trouble in the backcountry by Peter Kummerfeldt 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Special Forces Survival Guide by Chris McNab 3.80 avg rating — 103 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	The Call of the Wild by Jack London 3.92 avg rating — 487,291 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	SAS and Elite Forces Guide Hunting: Essential Hunting And Survival Skills From The World's Elite Forces by Christopher McNab 3.80 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	Essential Bushcraft by Ray Mears 4.29 avg rating — 353 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	100 Deadly Skills: Survival Edition: The SEAL Operative's Guide to Surviving in the Wild and Being Prepared for Any Disaster by Clint Emerson 4.03 avg rating — 922 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	The Ultimate Survival Manual (Outdoor Life): 333 Skills that Will Get You Out Alive by Rich Johnson (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 311 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors by Piers Paul Read 4.14 avg rating — 83,404 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	The Hunting & Gathering Survival Manual: 221 Primitive & Wilderness Survival Skills by Tim MacWelch 4.19 avg rating — 88 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Ordeal by Hunger: The Story of the Donner Party by George R. Stewart 4.08 avg rating — 2,012 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival (Bushcraft Survival Skills Series) by Dave Canterbury 4.10 avg rating — 3,458 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	The Survival Doctor's Complete Handbook: What to Do When Help is NOT on the Way by James Hubbard (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 67 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	US Army Survival Manual: FM 21-76 by U.S. Department of Defense 3.96 avg rating — 626 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Wildwood Wisdom by Ellsworth Jaeger 4.28 avg rating — 319 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	Prepper's Long-Term Survival Guide: Food, Shelter, Security, Off-the-Grid Power and More Life-Saving Strategies for Self-Sufficient Living (Books for Preppers) by Jim Cobb (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 589 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	The Boys' Book Of Survival by Guy Campbell 4.05 avg rating — 315 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Lights Out: A Cyberattack, A Nation Unprepared, Surviving the Aftermath by Ted Koppel 3.71 avg rating — 5,646 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It: Tactics, Techniques, and Technologies for Uncertain Times by James Wesley, Rawles 3.78 avg rating — 2,293 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	Patriots by James Wesley, Rawles 3.67 avg rating — 5,917 ratings score: 78, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Survivors by James Wesley, Rawles 3.61 avg rating — 2,498 ratings score: 77, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why by Laurence Gonzales (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 14,878 ratings score: 76, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Survival Hacks: Over 200 Ways to Use Everyday Items for Wilderness Survival by Creek Stewart 4.08 avg rating — 306 ratings score: 75, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Prepper's Survival Hacks: 50 DIY Projects for Lifesaving Gear, Gadgets and Kits by Jim Cobb (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 33 ratings score: 74, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	The Survival Medicine Handbook: A Guide for When Help is Not on the Way by Joseph Alton 4.40 avg rating — 417 ratings score: 73, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag: Your 72-Hour Disaster Survival Kit by Creek Stewart 4.04 avg rating — 808 ratings score: 72, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	The Ultimate Survival Manual: 333 Skills that Will Get You Out Alive by Rich Johnson (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 63 ratings score: 71, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	Hawke's Green Beret Survival Manual: Essential Strategies For: Shelter and Water, Food and Fire, Tools and Medicine, Navigation and Signaling, Survival Psychology and Getting Out Alive! by Myke Hawke 4.15 avg rating — 188 ratings score: 69, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	Survival Hacks: Over 200 Ways to Use Everyday Items for Wilderness Survival (Life Hacks Series) by Creek Stewart 4.08 avg rating — 306 ratings score: 68, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	Wilderness Survival by Gregory J. Davenport 3.93 avg rating — 235 ratings score: 67, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Advanced Bushcraft: An Expert Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival (Bushcraft Survival Skills Series) by Dave Canterbury 4.18 avg rating — 711 ratings score: 66, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	Camping & Wilderness Survival: The Ultimate Outdoors Book by Paul Tawrell 4.34 avg rating — 198 ratings score: 65, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	Survive!: Essential Skills and Tactics to Get You Out of Anywhere - Alive by Les Stroud 4.09 avg rating — 1,320 ratings score: 64, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars