Epic Survival: Extreme Adventure, Stone Age Wisdom, and Lessons in Living from a Modern Hunter-gatherer

by Matt Graham, Josh Young Narrated by Tom Perkins

Overview

Early on in his life, Matt craved a return to nature. When he became an adult, he set aside his comfortable urban life and lived entirely off the land. In this riveting narrative that brings together epic adventure and spiritual quest, he shows us what extraordinary things the human body is capable of when pushed to its limits.



He learns the secrets of the Tarahumara Indians that helped him run the 1,600-mile Pacific Crest Trail in just fifty-eight days and endure temperature swings of 100 degrees. He takes us with him as he treks into the wilderness to live alone for half a year, armed with nothing but a loincloth, a pair of sandals, a stone knife, and chia seeds. He recounts near-death experiences of hiking alone through the snowdrifts at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.



Above all, Epic Survival is a book about growing closer to the land that nurtures us. No matter how far our modern society takes us from the wilderness, the call remains.

Editorial Reviews

Library Journal - Audio

11/01/2015
Intended to expound upon the philosophical aspects of a hunter-gatherer lifestyle and the negative effects of modernization on society rather than offer an instructional manual for survival, this work strives to give listeners a taste of a radical, daily mode of living based on harmony with and survival in nature. Though not designed to be a practical guide for those who wish to enhance backpacking and camping experiences, listeners will glean from the text many useful facts and tips related to hunting, gathering, weapons making, and surviving in the wilderness. To get to these facts, however, listeners will have to wade through quite a bit of unvaried thought and description. While Graham states that he wants to present his views without judgment, he tends to denigrate life choices of less conviction. Possibly this is caused by poorly constructed discussions with constant repetition of both concepts and specific vocabulary. Unfortunately, Tom Perkins's narrative performance matches neither the honest reverence for the environment nor the intensity of spiritual beliefs felt by Graham. Other than in a few instances, Perkins seems removed from and even disinterested in the content. VERDICT A supplemental purchase for those audiobook collections with large nonfiction components or with many patrons interested in survival.—Lisa Youngblood, Harker Heights P.L., TX

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170925469
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	07/14/2015
Edition description:	Unabridged

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