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Surviving Survival by Laurence Gonzales — WisdomDeck honest review
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Surviving Survival

by Laurence Gonzales

What happens after the crisis: trauma, rebuilding and the practices that help survivors heal. The sequel to Deep Survival, equally thoughtful.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Survival continues after rescue.
  2. Routines and craft heal.
  3. Help others to help yourself.

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