Others are amped up for entertainment value, making them more like action movies with a natural bent. And some are based on true stories, too, which are even more likely to get under your skin.

There's something so primal about the person-vs.-nature conflict that makes these survival stories so compelling. You are welcome to take my hiking boots and whatever other supplies I have on me that you might find useful.) Would you have what it takes to survive? That's likely what goes through everybody's head when they watch the best survival movies: What would I do in that situation? (I would most likely not make it out again. Or stranded in a plane crash - or even shot out into space. He worked his way up to be the commissioning and start-up supervisor for many of these projects and has a solid understanding of power generation and distribution.Ĭhris currently lives in Florida on the edge of the Ocala National Forest with his wife of twenty-six years and his thirteen year old daughter Little Bit.Let's say you were dropped off into the wilderness. In addition to these events, his travels also allow him to meet and train with instructors and students all over the country on preparedness and homestead design covering everything from food production to security.Īs a trade Chris worked in the power industry for nearly twenty years building power plants and performing line work for power companies. He travels the country appearing at expos and prepper-focused events to meet with readers, sign books and occasionally speak. He has been involved in prepping for over thirty years and practices primitive skills as well as modern survival that focuses on being prepared with the proper equipment.

It was also #2 on the Amazon Best Seller Chart only behind George Orwell’s 1984 upon Engineering Home’s release.Ĭhris appeared in season one of History Channel’s Alone series.

Chris’ latest release, Engineering Home, was #1 on Amazon New Releases Charts in Dystopian Fiction and Dystopian Science Fiction at its debut. His books include the Survivalist Series, a sensational hit that began with the first book in the series, Going Home, and has sold more than one million copies worldwide. CHRIS WEATHERMAN, also known as ANGERY AMERICAN, is the author of twenty-two published works, including USA Today Best Sellers Forsaking Home and Resurrecting Home.

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