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Thrive: Long-Term Wilderness Survival Guide
AuthorJuan Pablo Quiñonez
LanguageEnglish
GenreReference book, wilderness survival
PublisherBoreal Creek Press
Publication date
July 12, 2022
Publication placeCanada
Media typePrint (paperback) and e-book
ISBN978-1777283803
OCLC1343952050

The book Thrive: Long-term Wilderness Survival Guide authored by Juan Pablo Quiñonez, winner of Season 9 of the TV series Alone, is a survival guide published in the year 2022.[1][2] Although Thrive was released shortly after Juan Pablo finished his stint in the series Alone, he started writing the book in 2020.[3]

The illustrated handbook focuses on wilderness survival for prolonged periods of time, spans over 15 sections, and includes a list of bibliographical references and an index.[4][5] The subjects discussed in the handbook have been categorized as wilderness survival and "outdoor life".[6]

Overview

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The book is marketed towards people interested in survivalism and emergency preparedness, and contains information related to wilderness living and hunting-gathering.[7] It combines the style of traditional line drawings like older books on these subjects and also photographs of equipment and plants. [4] The contents of the survival guide are based on literary research and the author's personal experiences.[8][3]

The author states in the introduction that the handbook is "not for for beginners"; nonetheless, the basics such as food, water, and shelter are included.[2] Although the book is centered around how-to sections and practical aspects of survival, philosophies and approaches to nature are also discussed.[1] It has 481 pages containing drawings, images, and charts, and its contents are detailed, comprehensive, and well organized.[4] A refreshing feature of the book is the in-depth coverage of psychological preparation and "the survivor's mindset".[4][2]

An explorer has described the book as "a great balance of literary research".[3] Survival experts Jordan Jonas and Clay Hayes, past winners of the series Alone, recommend the book to anyone interested in survival.[9]

Sections

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  1. Preparation: Planning and preparing for wilderness travel, and training for expeditions.
  2. Mindset: The aspects of having a survival attitude.
  3. Clothing: Choosing outdoor clothes for multiple seasons.
  4. Travel: How to travel in the wilderness on foot, by water, and over ice and snow.
  5. Fire: Methods to light a fire and collecting firewood.
  6. Shelter: Selecting sleeping gear, and building improvised shelters.
  7. Food and Foraging: Edibility tests and nutrition of wild foods.
  8. Edible plants: Information on common edible plants from the Boreal forest.
  9. Fishing: Fish behavior and equipment for fishing.
  10. Trapping: Using primitive and modern trapping methods for subsistence.
  11. Hunting: Strategies for hunting, and the use of firearms and bows.
  12. Bushcraft: Making improvised tools such as baskets, camp furniture and cordage.
  13. Health: First aid equipment and dealing with medical issues in the field.
  14. Electronics: Using electric and electronic equipment in the context of survival.
  15. Natural Hazards: Managing the risks of lightning, wildfires, and wildlife encounters.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Macleod, Erin (2023-01-27). "Alone Is about Much More than Pure Survival". The Walrus. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  2. ^ a b c Callan, Kevin (25 July 2022). "The Happy Camper: Review of Juan Pablo's Book 'Thrive'". Explore Magazine. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  3. ^ a b c Bodnar, Michelle. "ETOL graduate wins Alone | MRU". Mount Royal University. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  4. ^ a b c d Lambright, Erica (September 3, 2024). "Thrive – Long-Term Wilderness Survival Guide by Juan Pablo Quiñonez – Book Review". The Captain's Log. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  5. ^ Quiñonez, Juan Pablo (2022). Thrive: Long-Term Wilderness Survival Guide. Winnipeg: Boreal Creek Press. ISBN 978-1777283803.
  6. ^ "Aurora - Thrive". Aurora - Bibliothèque et Archives Canada / Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
  7. ^ Quiñonez, Juan Pablo (12 July 2022). Google Books - Thrive. Boreal Creek Press. ISBN 9781777283803. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  8. ^ Kitching, AV (2022-08-10). "Juan Pablo Quiñonez spent 78 days on his own in the wilderness — and emerged $500,000 richer". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  9. ^ Quiñonez, Juan Pablo (12 July 2022). Thrive: Long-Term Wilderness Survival Guide; Skills, Tips, and Gear for Living on the Land. Boreal Creek Press. ISBN 978-1777283803.