Michael Tougias

Witness True Resilience in These Incredible Survival Stories

“Michael Tougias converts the wisdom of survivors into advice we can all use...” —Amanda Ripley, bestselling author of The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes—and Why

#1 New Release in Disaster Relief

Extreme Survival will have you on the edge-of-your-seat with truly amazing survival stories.

New York Times bestselling author Michael Tougias has earned critical acclaim and literary awards for his many best-seller non-fiction narratives. Extreme Survival is the long-awaited follow-up to The Finest Hours, co-authored with Casey Sherman.

Explore the stories and the causes of manmade disasters. To answer the question of why disasters happen and how some survive, Tougias interviewed over 100 people who survived against all odds, first chronicling their harrowing survival stories, and then discussing in detail lessons learned. Extreme Survival delivers the entertainment and exceptional research Michael Tougias fans expect.

Understand resilience through the mindset of survivors. Surviving disasters requires survival techniques to kick in at the right moment. Learn what a person is capable of when under extreme pressure and facing imminent disaster.

Inside find:

• Captivating and narrative survival stories told in true Tougias trademark style
• Analysis of major man-made disasters and the faulty decisions that led to them
• First-person accounts and detailed survival tactics that can apply to your every-day life

If you like true survival books like The Greatest Survival Stories of All Time, Into Thin Air, The Gift of Fear, Into the Abyss, Deep Survival, or If I Live Until Morning, you’ll love Extreme Survival. Also don’t miss reading other Michael Tougais survival books, including Fatal Forecast, Ten Hours Until Dawn, A Storm Too Soon, and Overboard!

Witness True Resilience in These Incredible Survival Stories

“Michael Tougias converts the wisdom of survivors into advice we can all use...” —Amanda Ripley, bestselling author of The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes—and Why

#1 New Release in Disaster Relief

Extreme Survival will have you on the edge-of-your-seat with truly amazing survival stories.

New York Times bestselling author Michael Tougias has earned critical acclaim and literary awards for his many best-seller non-fiction narratives. Extreme Survival is the long-awaited follow-up to The Finest Hours, co-authored with Casey Sherman.

Explore the stories and the causes of manmade disasters. To answer the question of why disasters happen and how some survive, Tougias interviewed over 100 people who survived against all odds, first chronicling their harrowing survival stories, and then discussing in detail lessons learned. Extreme Survival delivers the entertainment and exceptional research Michael Tougias fans expect.

Understand resilience through the mindset of survivors. Surviving disasters requires survival techniques to kick in at the right moment. Learn what a person is capable of when under extreme pressure and facing imminent disaster.

Inside find:

• Captivating and narrative survival stories told in true Tougias trademark style
• Analysis of major man-made disasters and the faulty decisions that led to them
• First-person accounts and detailed survival tactics that can apply to your every-day life

If you like true survival books like The Greatest Survival Stories of All Time, Into Thin Air, The Gift of Fear, Into the Abyss, Deep Survival, or If I Live Until Morning, you’ll love Extreme Survival. Also don’t miss reading other Michael Tougais survival books, including Fatal Forecast, Ten Hours Until Dawn, A Storm Too Soon, and Overboard!

Break Free and Learn To Say No

We’ve all been taught to seize the moment and say yes without considering the downside. No Will Set You Free empowers you to take back your life and control your own time again.

Be happy to just say “Hell No!”. No, thank you.  Maybe some other time. “No” can come in many shapes and sizes, yet saying it can be difficult. We may think it’s selfish but this simple word is necessary to thrive in life. This informative, self-help-style, learn to say no book helps you discover and follow your true desires, find more time to invest in those you love, and pursue your real interests.

Learn to say “No” finally. Saying no can be hard. Really hard. Author Michael J. Tougias understands. As a former people-pleaser himself, Michael wields a combination of research, personal stories, and proven methods to help us understand our actions and stop saying yes. Through his witty rapport detailing his own setbacks and triumphs, we learn how to stop people-pleasing and how to, ultimately, honor our authentic selves.

Inside No Will Set You Free, you’ll Find:

• Studies that help us understand our urge to say yes and how to learn to say no
• Personal stories and anecdotes about the journey to “No”, how it relieves stress, and leads to a more productive life
• Steps, tips, and tricks to control your life through the power of No

If you liked Boundaries; The Art of Saying NO; or Set Boundaries, Find Peace; you’ll love No Will Set You Free.

Prioritize Yourself with the Power of No

Break the habit of saying yes with these life-changing practices by Michael J. Tougais, New York Times bestseller author of The Finest Hours, which went on to become a popular and critically acclaimed film.

Take back your power to choose. Being a yes man seems like the easiest course of action when it comes to maintaining relationships in your life. But people pleasing can become an impulse that neglects your own self-happiness and success until it is too late. Instead of overthinking about what others want, learn effective practices for setting boundaries and choosing what you want in Michael J. Tougais’ bestselling habits book.

Take action to follow your dreams. No Will Set You Free helps you prepare for any situation through effective communication and recognizing when you need to put yourself first. Instead of letting social norms and negativity get the best of you, you’ll be able to choose what you are passionate about. That way, you can say yes to more fulfilling experiences and relationships than you ever imagined.

With each chapter, you’ll find examples of incorporating the power of no into your daily life, such as:

• Easy ways to put your free time first
• Setting boundaries and voicing your needs at work
• How to carefully approach saying no to your family
• A new perspective on how to deal with disappointment

If you enjoy personal transformation books like How to Know a Person, Build the Life You Want, or The Answer is You, then you will love No Will Set You Free.