As the current recession drags on, many people are wondering whether they have what it takes to economically survive in these difficult times. 

At the heart of The Survivors Club, Ben Sherwood discusses the secrets and science that could save your life not only financially, but also physically. He looks at a number of case histories of actual people who have bounced back from a series of maladies, from cancer and terrible accidents to non-life threatening situations.

Reading this fascinating book, you'll discover why some people are more resilient than others and why regular religious observance can add as many as seven years to your life.

Curious about which is the safest seat on an airplane, what's the best place to suffer a heart attack, or why righties live longer than lefties? You'll find the answers in this book.

You may have already suspected that some people really do have all the luck while others are more accident prone, but now you'll discover why this is actually so. Also, it may come as a bit of a surprise to learn that birthdays and holidays may actually be hazardous to your health.

If you'd like to know where you fall on the "survivor's scale," the author explains how you can measure your own Survivor IQ.  The test can be accessed online and takes about 15 minutes. It generates a customized report on your unique survivor personality and top strengths.

A combination of true stories, surprising scientific research, and the author's own experiences in the military's most elite survival schools and the FAA's airplane crash evacuation course, The Survivor's Club may actually give you an edge if you encounter a life threatening situation.