In today's world, everyone experiences a sense of security born from the technological developments that science has brought to society. Even if they feel safe, there are far greater threats of disaster that cannot be averted by months or years of intense preparation. These include natural disasters and human errors. Deep Survival by Laurence Gonzales aims to educate people on how to better protect themselves and prevent death. The novel achieves this by sharing personal stories and stories of other people who have survived near-death experiences. This is an important topic in our culture and its importance is verified by professional journals. To further express this importance, there are a plethora of popular television shows in pop culture that seek to entertain and educate their audience. Although modern technology makes it relatively easy to avoid and escape life-threatening situations, basic survival skills, like those taught in Deep Survival by Laurence Gonzales, are a useful tool to have in n no matter what situation. These thoughts are reflected in qualified book reviews that further show the importance of the subject in today's society. When faced with a dangerous situation, the common mind will be flooded with dismay, while the body will modify its usual routine to adapt to this new development. One of the first changes to occur is the release of adrenaline. This adrenaline will cause the release of stored energy and circulate blood between muscle groups (Conger 2). This allows the subject to move faster, work harder and be stronger. All these traits improve the individual to better survive the dilemma and find security. In addition to contributing to increased energy and power, the adrenals...... middle of paper ......Reference Center. Internet. March 6, 2014. “Double Survival.” Discovery channel. Discovery Communications, 2014. Web. March 12, 2014. Gold, Sarah F., et al. “DEEP SURVIVAL: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why (Book).” Publishers Weekly 250.29 (2003): 181. Literary Reference Center. Internet. March 6, 2014. Gonzales, Laurence. Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why: True Stories of Miraculous Endurance and Sudden Death. New York: WW Norton &, 2003. Print. Krieger, Leif. “How to survive any situation.” Silvercrown Mountain Outdoor School. Silvercrown Mountain Outdoor School, April 3, 2014. Web. March 5, 2014. Sailor, Donna. “Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why (book). » Booklist 100.1 (2003): 37. Literary Reference Center. Internet. March 6, 2014. Seidman, Robert. "Discovery Channel's 'Dual Survival' Show Ends the Season on a High Note." Television in figures. Zap2it, July 5, 2011. Web. March 12. 2014.