The Y2K Personal Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Get from This Side of the Crisis to the Other

by Michael S. Hyatt

Book Overview

Speculates on the kinds of problems that could be caused by the year 2000 computer problem, and provides checklists and contingency plans for weathering the crisis. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0895263017
• ISBN13: 9780895263018
• Release Date: March 1998
• Publisher: Regnery Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.3" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

I survived Y2K, did you?

If this book wasn't available, would any of us have made it? I mean, there we were, crouched in the basement, with the wood purifier humming next to us, and this book in hand when the world didn't quite end on January 1st, 2000, or again on January 1st, 2001. What better recommendation can there be?

A "must have" for those who want ideas about how to prepare.

One of the best books I've seen for those who want to do something to get ready. Whether you're already convinced and looking for direction, or still considering the issue and want to know more about what you might want to do, this book will help you make the necessary decisions. No one knows for sure what will happen come Jan 1 2000. But just like no one knows they will have a car accident in the next month, they still buy insurance, just in case. Think of taking the steps outlined in this book as your "lifestyle insurance", just in case there are problems. If you're looking for suggestions about how to make sure you aren't caught unprepared IF problems occur because of Y2K, this is the book for you. If you go about it the right way, many of your "preparations" will not be wasted, even if Y2K is only the bump in the road that many suggest. You can do much of what Mr. Hyatt is suggesting for less than what you are probably paying for your annual auto insurance. If you are still undecided doing something, read the book and realize it's not as tough as you thought to make at least some minimum preparations. If you don't know where to get started or what things to consider, this book is an excellent beginning place. If you're already convinced, this book helps you organize the steps you take. One final thought. With only a little over 6 months to go, and having been hearing about this issue for at least 2 years now, ask yourself honestly "at this late date, how much of the technology that I rely on is considered '100% ready to go', how much is 'still being worked on', and what kind of faith do I have that it will be finished in time?". Following Mr. Hyatt's suggestions will return some of the control over this issue to you - putting you in a better position if there are problems. Send a copy to those you care about - they'll appreciate it too. Don't delay!

Pollyannas Don't need to read this book. Keep denying!

I saw the responses from others who believe the FAA is compliant (they aren't, in fact they had to restore to previous, non-compliant systems because of problems). Government 80% compliant? Try less than 50%, for states and local try less than 20%. Read this book. You are going to need all the information you can get for the next three years.

Excellent starting point for Y2K preparation

Who knows what will happen due to the Y2K bug? Michael Hyatt doesn't either, but he does know how to minimize the impact to your family. If you want to do any preparation at all 'just in case', this is an excellant place to start. He covers most aspects of life which COULD be interrupted by serious Y2K effects and/or panic. He speaks about the options and in many cases gives sources. His recommendations are structured in levels, so you can concentrate on near term before getting overwhelmed by the long term. One unique and very useful section deals with building a survival library, with descriptions of a selection of other books to provide in depth knowlege of key subjects.His preparation checklists are better than many and there are 2 sets; one for each chapter (by subject) and another at the end (by preparation level). Michael believes the effects will be fairly long term. Due to the level approach, you can get full value from this book for whatever period you feel comfortable preparing for. He is unabashedly Christian in his outlook, but this does not permiate the book and should not offend anyone.

I predict this will be the survival Bible for Y2K!

Michael Hyatt has given us a rich resource tool to arm our families for the coming Y2K computer crisis. He not only has researched every aspect which might affect a drastic change in family life-style through loss of utilities and infrastructure, but he's managed to serve it up in such an interesting fashion that it's like taking a candy-coated, pleasant tasting pill. It's a great read, surprising in any "how to" book.Most books which cover this subject approach it in a bland, dry textbook manner. I've read several and have found myself reading the same paragraph over and over--not so with THE Y2K PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS GUIDE! Each chapter begins with insights and intriguing examples. There are splashes of Hyatt's humor which manage to relieve the tension of so somber a subject. This is an extremely well thought out book, meticulously researched, exploring every aspect we might possibly encounter--for example, even a chapter on what to do with human waste.I will see to it that each of my grown children have a copy, and then breathe a sigh of relief, secure in the knowledge that they'll be well-equipped for any eventuality Y2K might bring.