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I like the worldview that Cody has with survival psychology. His positive outlook about your energy and karma are exactly what prepping should be about... instead of about the world coming to an end and fighting zombies or whatever other non-sense.

I decided I had to read this guys books after seeing his show Dual Survival on Discovery Channel. I like the practicality mixed in with the bush hippie stuff, so I think Cody will have some interesting things to say to me.

I've gotten into the "handbook" part of this book. It seems like it could be a little dry, but so far it is ok.

I've just finished Part II with a discussion on what "America" is. Wolf describes it as more than just a geographically defined concept, that culturally and ideologically being "American" means to love and pursue true liberty. She describes "Americans" from many other countries, and asks us to consider that they are our brothers and sisters. I enjoy this outlook, and embrace my fellow Americans around the world.

I just finished two very interesting sections in this book; the first about religious freedom, and the second about deliberation among ordinary citizens. I am of course all for the separation of church and state as the founders envisioned it, and I'm afraid of the path we're currently on in that regard. As for deliberation among citizens, I find it hard to envision people being as engaged as described in this book.

Principle 3: Ordinary people are supposed to run things. Pretty interesting section of the book. I particularly like the proposal she makes for limited direct democracy based off of the Swiss model. It would definitely be something that would put power back into the hands of the people... but could we get the stagnant incumbents in Congress to vote power right out of their own hands? I doubt it.

It's been a while since I've picked this book up. Or any book for that matter. But, as usual, as soon as I do I have a hard time putting it down. The importance of this book probably cannot be overstated... Naomi Wolf should be remembered among the ranks of thinkers such as Jefferson, Paine, and Franklin.

I talked with my mom about some .25-.5 acre lots we've seen that're very affordable, and it rekindled my interest in this book.

I'm very excited to read this book. Everyone who's read it has said good things, and I want to read it before seeing the movie.

An absolute must read for anyone who cares about liberty and the trend towards fascism in America.