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Book SynopsisSuitable for moms who know that the well-being of their brood relies on them, this book provides the information you need to know about food storage, water and sanitation, fuel and energy, medical preparedness, communication protocols and more. It allows us to see that being proactive in the face of uncertainty isn't paranoid.
Trade Review"In this impressively comprehensive manual, suburban mom Bedford helps readers learn about, prepare for, and respond to all manner of disasters...Bedford's matter-of-fact yet supportive tone will keep the willies at bay." -- Publishers Weekly "Given the recent prevalence of floods, tornadoes, and power outages, this book comes at a good time. Bedford... discusses how to handle emergencies, from purifying water and storing food to making lists of financial records and establishing a safe room. [R]eaders... would do well to prepare." -- Library Journal "Lisa Bedford's Survival Mom is a much needed resource of practical preparedness and survival knowledge that anybody (even 'Survival Dads') will find an indispensable addition to their self-reliance library!" -- Ed Corcoran, Editor, Survivalist Magazine "Lisa Bedford has given every family an upbeat and useful step-by-step guide to getting through these alarming times. Hurrah for Survival Mom." -- Lew Rockwell, editor, lewrockwell.com "This 'stockpiled guide' to self-sufficiency emergency preparedness is a wealth of information for both the novice and seasoned 'survival mom'!" -- Roxanne L. Griswold, Co-Owner, Ready Made Resources/Founder, Ready Made Woman Blog + No Candidate "Well-referenced, with fresh insights, Survival Mom is funny and well-written." -- Don Aslett, author of Is There Life After Housework? "Lisa Bedford's book, like her blog, is full of up-to-date, useful information from reputable sources. Survival Mom is a good read, and has a place in any prepper/survivalist library." -- Leon Pantenburg, author of survivalcommonsense.com "Lisa Bedford explains preparedness not just as a long term goal for the future, but as an everyday lifestyle for today. This manual is a great read for anyone concerned about their own well-being and security, and that of their loved ones." -- Paul M. Munsen, President, Sun Ovens International "Lisa Bedford has written an outstanding book! Survival Mom is chock full of valuable tips and perspectives that had never crossed my mind, showing me how valuable the female perspective is when it comes to prepping and survival! This book is a keeper!" -- Matthew Stein, author of When Disaster Strikes: A Comprehensive Guide to Emergency Planning and Crisis Survival "After you become a mom, your head often swims with 'what-ifs.' But you can ease your mind with a little preparation, says Lisa Bedford, blogger and author of Survival Mom : How to Prepare Your Family for Everyday Disasters and Worst-Case Scenarios." -- USA Weekend
