Survival 101: A Guide to Staying Afloat in the Deep Waters of Life

Survival 101 is like no self-help book Ive ever come across. Rather than well-meaning platitudes the book is full of solid practical advice for rebuilding a life from the ground up if necessary. Alais voice is perpetually understanding and optimistic reminding us that even at the worst of times there is some way forward even if it may not be easy to see. - Jo Niederhoff San Francisco Book ReviewSurvival 101 is like no self-help book Ive ever come across. Rather than well-meaning platitudes the book is full of solid practical advice for rebuilding a life from the ground up if necessary. Alais voice is perpetually understanding and optimistic reminding us that even at the worst of times there is some way forward even if it may not be easy to see. - Jo Niederhoff San Francisco Book ReviewVictoria Alai has taken her own struggle to survive together with over thirty years of helping others do the same to distill ideas tips and beliefs that can take you from survival to a happy abundant and free place in your life all with the hope that you can do it faster than she did.Blending anecdotal life moments with expert observation Victoria Alai combines many schools of thought into a comprehensive guide for her readers. The book is a modern take on going from surviving to thriving by transforming ones mindset from scarcity to abundance.Throughout the book Victoria beautifully blends her own life experiences with expert schools of thought using her own life experience as a model. The book not only shows how to meet your basic needs but how to be genuinely happy and at peace by creating a plan for emotional physical and mental well-being.