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The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead by Max Brooks
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The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead

by Max Brooks

Series: The Zombie Survival Guide (1), The Zombie Survival Guide

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Funny but ultimately forgiveable. Main use is to flaunt it on your shelf for style. ( )
  Kuiperdolin | Nov 7, 2009 |
Zombie survival guide is a unique book its not the type of comedey you would find that amazing funny punch line that leaves your stomach churning its more of a serious comedey as if a we were in a zombie apocalepse a slow but very amuzing book 5 Stars ( )
  whistlebinkies | Sep 24, 2009 |
This book was very entertaining to say the least, not to mention, prepared me for the Zombie attack. Which we all know is coming, but pretend it isn’t!

Overall Max Brooks does a fantastic job with this satire book of survival, “preparing” the readers against Zombie attacks with helpful survival tips. From choosing your weapons, to finding the perfect place for a hide out, Brooks explains it to you, ensuring you realize how horrible and serious the zombie threat is.

I found his style of writing to be well done, he had a great tone throughout the book, making it easy to read and follow, and not at all boring for a “survival guide” and he has a good sense of humour in his writing as well. I’ve never been big on Zombies, but Max Brooks has changed that for me, I will definitely check out his other books on Zombies to see what they’re liked.

The only thing I didn’t like is, I’m just not that into Zombies, funny and I couldn’t put it down, but Zombies aren’t my most favourite Sci-Fi/Fantasy horror monster or creature. I’m more of human/wizard vampire and the occasional Werewolf (Lupin!) person. But for those who aren’t interested in Zombies, like my self, this was a great way to be introduced.

Great book on the humour side, and if zombie attack ever happens, then I will be prepared to fight.

Warning: Please don’t destroy your stairs unless zombies are actually attacking. Because then your stuck upstairs (although if you have food, water, books, coffee, computer and internet connection, a comfy chair, bed, blankets clothes and a few more little items here and there, by all means. You’re set! Read your way through an attack!)

Review also on my blog: http://juliebooks.blogspot.com/2009/0... ( )
  bookwormjules | Sep 4, 2009 |
Its awesome. It takes itself so seriously you some time need to double check to see if the zombie virus is fake, and that just adds to the humor. ( )
  supersummersalts | Sep 2, 2009 |
A funny read, withe some good advice to defend oneself from zombies, but I didn't like that it only looked at zombies that were created via solumin (sp?). They do mention that the zombie movies have it all wrong, but still, that's what we know. ( )
  crmass | Jul 22, 2009 |
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For Mom and Dad. And for Michelle, who makes life worth fighting for.
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What is a zombie?
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Canonical titleThe Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead
Original publication date2003-09-16
SeriesThe Zombie Survival Guide (1), The Zombie Survival Guide
People/CharactersJan Vanderhaven
Important placesSouth America
DedicationFor Mom and Dad. And for Michelle, who makes life worth fighting for.
First wordsWhat is a zombie?
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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 071563318X, Paperback)

The Zombie Survival Guide is your key to survival against the hordes of undead who may be stalking you right now. Fully illustrated and exhaustively comprehensive, this book covers everything you need to know, including how to understand zombie physiology and behavior, the most effective defense tactics and weaponry, ways to outfit your home for a long siege, and how to survive and adapt in any territory or terrain.

Top 10 Lessons for Surviving a Zombie Attack

1. Organize before they rise!
2. They feel no fear, why should you?
3. Use your head: cut off theirs.
4. Blades don’t need reloading.
5. Ideal protection = tight clothes, short hair.
6. Get up the staircase, then destroy it.
7. Get out of the car, get onto the bike.
8. Keep moving, keep low, keep quiet, keep alert!
9. No place is safe, only safer.
10. The zombie may be gone, but the threat lives on.

Don’t be carefree and foolish with your most precious asset—life. This book is your key to survival against the hordes of undead who may be stalking you right now without your even knowing it. The Zombie Survival Guide offers complete protection through trusted, proven tips for safeguarding yourself and your loved ones against the living dead. It is a book that can save your life.

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