The Unthinkable: Who survives when disaster strikes

Description: The Unthinkable by Amanda Ripley It was 8.46 a.m. on 9/11 when Elia Zedeño, who had worked in the World Trade Center for twenty-one years, heard a booming explosion and felt the building lurch violently to the south. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description How will you react when disaster strikes?It was 8.46 a.m. on 9/11 when Elia Zedeno, who had worked in the World Trade Center for twenty-one years, heard a booming explosion and felt the building lurch violently to the south. She grabbed her desk, taking her feet off the floor, and screamed, Whats happening?How would you react to a disaster? Would you be paralysed with fear? Would you panic and lose control? Or might you suddenly discover hidden strengths in yourself?In The Unthinkable, award-winning journalist Amanda Ripley investigates some of the most harrowing catastrophes in history in order to piece together exactly how we react in a crisis. Through compelling interviews with survivors and experts she uncovers our instinctive reactions, shows how primitive parts of our brains take over when were put under pressure, and demonstrates that we can, in fact, train ourselves to do better.We all have a disaster personality that reveals itself at moments of crisis. In The Unthinkable you can become acquainted with yours.Who knows? One day, understanding how it works may save your life. Notes Through compelling interviews with survivors and psychological experts, this is a study of our instincts to survive in the face of disaster and how we can recognise and enhance our own disaster personality should we be faced with the unthinkable. Includes material on 9/11 and 7th July bombings. Back Cover It was 8.46 a.m. on 9/11 when Elia Zedeo, who had worked in the World Trade Center for twenty-one years, heard a booming explosion and felt the building lurch violently to the south. She grabbed her desk, taking her feet off the floor, and screamed, Whats happening? How would you react to a disaster? Would you be paralysed with fear? Would you panic and lose control? Or might you suddenly discover hidden strengths in yourself? In The Unthinkable , award-winning journalist Amanda Ripley investigates some of the most harrowing catastrophes in history in order to piece together exactly how we react in a crisis. Through compelling interviews with survivors and experts she uncovers our instinctive reactions, shows how primitive parts of our brains take over when were put under pressure, and demonstrates that we can, in fact, train ourselves to do better. We all have a disaster personality that reveals itself at moments of crisis. In The Unthinkable you can become acquainted with yours.Who knows? One day, understanding how it works may save your life. A fascinating book The Times Excellent and accessible London Lite A must-read. We need books like this to help us understand the world in which we live. Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of The Black Swan and Fooled By Randomness Author Biography Amanda Ripley, longtime staff writer for Time, has been extensively involved in the magazines Person of the Year cover stories and now covers homeland security and risk from Washington, DC. Her disaster reporting recently helped Time win two National Magazine Awards. Review A must read. We need books like this to help us understand the world in which we live. -- Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of The Black Swan and Fooled By RandomnessA fascinating book ... The Unthinkable is part study of the science of reaction to extreme fear, part indictment of the US governments response to the terrorist threat, part call to arms -- Robert Crampton * The Times *Excellent and accessible study of how people react in disasters ... aside from the sound advice, one of the main strengths of this book is the wealth of anecdotal material and startling facts 4 stars * London Lite *Ripleys survey of a vast area of research is impressively handled and eminently readable and, should disaster strike, the insights she provides into how you and those around you may respond might just save your life * New Humanist *Spiced with surprising factoids, this book might save your life one day. Just dont read it on a trans-Atlantic flight * Bloomberg * Promotional How will you react when disaster strikes? Review Text A must read. We need books like this to help us understand the world in which we live. Review Quote A must read. We need books like this to help us understand the world in which we live. Promotional "Headline" How will you react when disaster strikes? Details ISBN0099525720 Author Amanda Ripley Year 2009 ISBN-10 0099525720 ISBN-13 9780099525721 Format Paperback Imprint Arrow Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 155.935 Illustrations ill Media Book Publisher Cornerstone Short Title UNTHINKABLE Pages 320 Subtitle Who survives when disaster strikes - and why Publication Date 2009-04-02 UK Release Date 2009-04-02 AU Release Date 2009-04-02 NZ Release Date 2009-04-02 Alternative 9781409069355 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:20280362;

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