I would love to give a great review for this book since it is something I'm vastly interested in. But I couldn't open this, unfortunately.
I would love to have known about the format requirements ahead of time.
If this book ever becomes available in .mobi, I would run to get a copy.

This book on verging aspects of prepping for any catastrophe is fantastic. While some of the advice goes a little off the rails (nearing zombie apocalypse scenarios), there are extremely actionable and valuable pieces of advice, divided into logical categories. I especially appreciated the included further suggested reading bibliographies in each section and will be looking into some of them!

Being prepared is smart. We never know when disaster is going to hit. Thankfully, Kathy Harrison not only walks you through the potential disaster situations, but she walks you through solutions. Solutions that help you to be prepared and ready in case a disaster hits. A physical copy of the book would be best, however, a digital copy works and can be taken with you.

This book has extremely extensive and helpful information on how to prepare yourself and your home for just about any kind of emergency or disaster situation. This is a great book to study and have around to refer to every now and then.

This book isn’t really for me. A handbook that has all things (and you) covered, particularly families. Clearly geared towards American readers but some of its practical advice is worth keeping in mind.

There is a lack of consistency with their style of graphics and fonts throughout the book which makes it rather distracting than informative. The written content had to work around the images. The layout itself was a deterrent for me.

If you’ve got a basement to work with then this book is worth checking out.

I received this advanced read copy from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review.

Where has this book been all of my life? I need to make sure to keep a copy of this in my car and in my home. Such great prepping advice, from finanical information to pest control, to poor weather- I feel well-equipped to handle any emergency with this guide. I plan on buying one for everyone in my family. Great, practical, life-saving advice.

The title of the book really explains everything you need to know about what this book is and what it’s for. Great information for preparing for natural disasters and possible apocalyptic events. This book breaks it all down into sections, so it would make for an easy reference guide. Thus, I would definitely recommend having a physical copy of the book. Having this as a digital copy on my computer doesn’t make it very useful to refer back to, but it definitely made me want to go out and get a copy. This book covers some the simple no-brainer things most of us know, but also some of the more involved aspects of prepping

• Creating a contingency plan and meeting place in case of disaster.
• Preparedness notebook containing personal information and phone #s.
• How to correctly prepare food for storage.
• How to collect rainwater and be able to use it.
• Building a solar oven.

Honestly I thought this book was really cool, and I definitely want to get myself a copy. The color photographs and easily understandable bullet pointed lists and tasks, made this book great for anyone who is looking to become more mindful of emergency preparedness.

Highly recommended!

Received via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a good book to have and use for not only disasters but how to prepare a good first aid kit for your car and general emergencies. Practical information for the home owner to deal with power outages, severe weather or major disasters. Learn how to store food for long term, how to collect water and make solar ovens, winter storm survival or worse. Lists for your convenience and notes that help you prepare in advance. Great to have on your bookshelf with the hope you'll never need it. I'd recommend as a gift for the hard to buy for and get a copy for yourself. I received this free ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

With short, actionable chapters full of suggestions and practical advice, I couldn't put this book down. Skipping the parts that don't apply to me, jumping to those that do - I found this a highly useful book that I'd easily recommend for anyone's reference guide. As well, the author is smart enough to know when other sources are required (for more in-depth conversations, recipes or how-to's); many of the chapters end with a recommended reading list.

I should note, as the author does: this is NOT a 'hunker down in the wilderness survival guide, nor a how to create a bunker information kit. It's meant for families, couples, singles - anyone dwelling in an environment where they might need to live without power, water, sewer or internet for weeks (as I did during a hurricane in the Bahamas a few years back).

My best recommendation? I've housesat full time for years, traveling around the world. I'd easily give this book as a gift to everyone whose homes and animals I've cared for.

A lovely read, set mostly in Scarborough in Yorkshire. The characters were warm, likeable and engaging, particularly the heroine Rosie who is back in her hometown after working in New York. The main story is really about the run-down Victorian hotel which Rosie manages, and its transformation by new owners into something she struggles to accept. A charming book.

Review of a digital copy from the publisher.

This book is aimed at people who are are interested in ensuring continuity of life as normal as possible during a severe incident. It is about taking action before things take a turn for the worse in order to maintain food, services and other needs during an outage, for example.

It is written in simple, matter of fact language which is understandable to the majority of people. There were no technical words to confuse the reader, and the language used was appropriate for the intended audience.

There were many images throughout the book which made it more appealing to read, and made it less of a dry reference book.

I like that each chapter is distinct and this means that the reader, should they so wish, can focus on a topic of their choice and pick and choose how they actually use the book.

I found that the book was difficult to read on the device I was using. I was unable to read it on my kindle, which I would have preferred - as it is bigger, and so had to read it on my tiny phone. This made reading the book a chore and is my one big black mark against the book. Obviously once it is published it will be in a variety of formats so this should not affect anyone buying the book. My score out of five is 3.5, but have to put 3 or 4,

If you live in a remote part of the UK (and considering that in the year of publishing the UK experienced severe Arctic conditions which caused water and electricity outages), it may be worthwhile applying at least some of the ideas in the book.

<blockquote>"If a member of your household moves into independent living, you can give him or her a preparedness folder. Such a binder is a great house-warming gift for the newly independent young adult or even for a parent or grandparent who isn't in the habit of thinking in terms of emergencies."</blockquote>

I'm definitely not a doomsday prepper, but as I live in earthquake country, I should have some emergency supplies set up and I don't. This book was well written and very well organised. I don't think I'll be doing everything listed in the book, but it covered many topics and very thoroughly. The author also listed some other books she has found to be helpful. All in all, a good book for its topic.

Living in an area where we are prone to natural disasters, this was the kind of book I was looking for to make sure I have everything in place, just in case. This is a very good preparation book with so much good info that I forgot to think about doing. This would make a perfect gift giving book.

Prepping 101 is great, but I'm not sure what for. Is it a survivalist guide to living in the event of civilization falling apart or just the preparedness of a mother who is always there with a back up plan. Either way its a great read with lots of wonderful ideas to help you be prepared around the home and in life. Probably the best aspect is ideas for planning and thinking about what you might need in the many situations of life where we will need a back up plan. When someone dies where is the will and what did they leave to whom? When the home needs repairs what to have handy to get the repairs done? When the power goes out what will you need for what length of time? When you need to have food around because the shops are shut for a few days what should you have in storage? These questions and much more she helps you to answer in this book. Be prepared, know before hand what to do and where stuff is when you need it. Well done Kathy Harrison. This book is a book you will want around the house in times of emergencies or just to think ahead about lifes twists and turns and how to navigate them.

Preparedness is no joke. It is very important for your family to be prepared in any type of major or minor event. The critical information in this book is presented in 40 achievable tasks, ranging from simpler ones such as creating a preparedness notebook and repackaging store-bought food for storage to more involved preparations like learning to collect rainwater and building a solar oven. Everything in this book is achievable and easy to follow. I recommend this to anyone looking into prepping.

I love, love, love the images in Prepping 101 but my obsession doesn't end there. Kathy Harrison has put a feminine twist on what always seemed to be geared towards impressing the male prepping world. I am not saying that it wouldn't be useful for the guys, just saying it is appealing and pleasant to flip through without the scent of testosterone emanating from the folds of the book. I found it easy to understand, full of possible suggestions, relevant images, and additional sources for delving deeper. Some of the suggestions were fresh and new, not the often repeated cookie cutter type of must haves in your survival kit. I especially liked the calendar breakdown of what typically is a good buying opportunity each month based on seasonal availability and promotion. The Prepping 101 book is a great addition to your personal library and is would be golden for reference prior to starting your storage plans. Disclosure: I was allowed to read a copy of this book for free as a member of NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased review. The opinions I have expressed are my own and I was not influenced to give a positive review.

I received this book, for free, in exchange for an honest review.

This is a good overview of prepping for people who are new to prepping. It covers most of the expected topics, but hits them at a fairly superficial level (it felt like there were only a few pages per section). This book could be great for someone who hasn't thought about storing water and food before, but if you've got those basics covered already your probably going to think much of this is old hat.

Being an avid sci-fi reader, I'm a big believer in preparedness :) I had started a bug out bag years ago, and have actually had to use in on occasion; I'm always looking for ways to be prepared! This book breaks great information down in memorable ways with photos, lists, and call out boxes with key information. It's a great visual reference to use when preparing yourself for potential situations. Once it is available hardcopy, I plan to purchase as gifts for friends, family, and my own bug out bag.

What I thought was going to be a handy manual for preparing for unexpected emergencies turned out to be a tiny bit more alarming than I had hoped.

The book begins with some moderate fear-mongering and then offers predictions of catastrophic pandemics and urges for communities to band together in resiliency groups. Hey, I just opened the book to look for tips on food storage and supplies needed for an extended loss of power. Let's take a breath. If I were not reviewing this book, I would have stopped reading at the introduction. Maybe lower the tone of imminent apocalypse so the readers do not do a runner.

Setting aside that, the book was organized very well, and had some great ideas about planning for emergencies.

The book will help the reader to learn how to:
- prepare a binder / container to safeguard your important documents (with a suggested list of documents)
- store food and water (and how much to store)
- make a water filter
- take care of pets during emergencies
- stay clean and healthy with a low water supply and/or no electricity
- dispose of all types of waste
and much more.

There is also a lot of great everyday advice like use local banks or credit unions, and volunteer to help others affected by disaster.

I did not care for the overwrought flavor of the introduction, but there are some good ideas inside. I would advise the reader to skip the introduction and go right to the useful information.

I was unable to open this file, so I can't give a review. Sadly I was looking forward to this.