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Be Ready When the Sh*t Goes Down: A Survival Guide to the Apocalypse Paperback – August 9, 2011

by Forrest Griffin (Author), Erich Krauss (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 243 ratings
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Ultimate Fighter champ Forrest Griffin and Erich Krauss, who previously brought you the New York Times bestseller Got Fight, now offer a hilarious and very timely guide to surviving the coming apocalypse. Be Ready When the Sh*t Goes Down provides everything an aspiring Mad Max needs to know about post-apocalyptic living. Since it’s coming soon anyway, we might as well all Be Ready When the Sh*t Goes Down.
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    William Morrow Paperbacks
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    August 9, 2011
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    8.9 x 6 x 1 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0061998265
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0061998263
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The end of the world is coming. Are you going to be ready when the sh*t goes down? Here’s a quick checklist:

    • Have you dug up your wife’s rose garden and built a fallout shelter, equipped with a prison where you can lock up annoying family members?

    • Have you mapped out an escape route to your safe zone?

    • Is there a vehicle of death sitting in your garage?

    • Have you filled your go bag with all the needed instruments, including waterproof matches, postapocalyptic goggles, and at least one sexual party favor?

    • Have you learned how to milk various types of animals, including a giraffe?

    You need this book more than you even know. Without it, you’re roadkill. Lucky for you, Forrest Griffin is the perfect apocalyptic chaperone. From spotting the signs of the global downfall to alienating your loved ones now so they don’t come looking for you after, to hot-wiring a car to starting a religion in your own image, Griffin provides you with all the hot knowledge you need to survive the downfall of civilization. Simply put, this is the most important book about the apocalypse that you will ever read by a UFC fighter from Georgia.

    About the Author

    Forrest Griffin is one of the top-ranked light-heavyweight mixed martial artists in the world. He won the first season of The Ultimate Fighter in 2005 and has been one of the most beloved UFC fighters ever since. He is the Day man, fighter of the Night man, and champion of the sun. He is also a master of karate and friendship for everyone. But calm down, ladies, Forrest and his main squeeze, Jaime, live in Las Vegas.



    Erich Krauss is a professional Muay Thai fighter and the author of more than twenty-five books, including Anderson Silva's The Mixed Martial Arts Instruction Manual: Striking. He has written for the New York Times, and is the founder and publisher of Victory Belt Publishing. He lives in Las Vegas.

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    • Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow Paperbacks; Reprint edition (August 9, 2011)
    • Language ‏ : ‎ English
    • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 246 pages
    • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0061998265
    • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0061998263
    • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
    • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.9 x 6 x 1 inches
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    Me
    5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining read
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2023
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    Not as funny as Got Fight, but still very entertaining. Would love to see another book by Forrest Griffin.
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    B. Risenburg
    5.0 out of 5 stars MMA and Survival-ism mixed with male humor = Brilliant gifting!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2010
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    I bought this book on a whim as a Christmas gift for my Husband.
    It never made it to wrapping. I cracked it to read a page, and I got hooked in by a quiz about "when you eat your friend". I smiled openly (and I am female) and proceeded to read out loud the inlet of the cover.
    My husband loves survival-ism, it's a happy distraction for him since he is disabled. He has a packed/stocked "bug out bag" in our house for the both of us, and our dogs.
    Also, as a former fighter/Master martial artist, he loves Forrest Griffin. I hear about him being from the same state as us... never ending MMA or UFC facts.
    I had no idea that this book existed, but Amazon led me to it.
    THANK YOU.

    Forrest Griffin made my husband smile... that alone is worth the 17 dollar price tag!
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    James M. Gibson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
    Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2013
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    I got this book a good while ago but have been a douche and not left a product review. First of all, this book is hilarious. Even when he is talking about serious issues, it's hilarious. It's very plainly written book. What I mean by that is, Griffin writes the way you would talk to someone. It's well written and has a decent flow and format but it's just not so formal. Which I believe his target audience appreciates. There are a lot of practical survivalist issues covered. It's not monotonous like other survivalist/preparedness books but between all the hilarious dick and fart jokes, it is every bit as practical. I have let a few guys read this and they loved it too. Would recommend.
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    Crystal L.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Directions unclear: do squats
    Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2016
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    My boyfriend is a big UFC fan. He was once a pro fighter and is immersed in the culture of American Fighter and those God awful Affliction shirts. He has read many books written by fighters and I thought this would be a funny one to read. I also thought it would be good for one of us to be prepared for when sh*t goes down because I would like for him to handle sh*t when shi*t goes down.

    Well I really hope that sh*t doesn't go down because he hasn't cracked this book open once. In fact, when he took the wrapping off he looked a little disappointed but smiled, stretching his mouth wide and showing teeth. I knew then he'd never read the book.

    I asked, hey, what's up with that book? Why haven't you read that book? What happens when sh*t goes down? Are you going to be prepared? What does Forrest Griffin say my role should be? Should I nag you until you read the book to find out? I bet that's what Forrest Griffin would want me to do.

    Then he puts me into a choke hold and when I wake up I can't remember what I was bothering him about in the first place so I get up to do the dishes.

    I can't fault Forrest Griffin here. I'm sure it's a great book. But it just sits next to my boyfriend while he bench presses and does other manly things like grow beards and eat bacon.

    4/5 for looking good on the night stand.
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    Reggiec
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bought it for my husband and read it myself first!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2011
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    I had gotten this as a Christmas gift for my husband since he's a fan of MMA (yes, I knew this wasn't about MMA!), and he'd heard good things about the book on the MMA forums on-line, but it's just as funny for someone who doesn't know Forrest Griffin and couldn't put on an ankle lock to save his (or her) own life. Don't go in with any specific expectations other than to laugh. Not for the easily-offended (but that type would probably have avoided this book based on the title anyway!). Leave it in the bathroom for guests to browse and you'll sell a lot more copies for the authors!
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    brad bullman
    3.0 out of 5 stars Funny if you are 13 or brain damaged.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2022
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    I didn't realize this depends of HIS analysis of survival. Which I might add seems to regurgitate the usual need to know but with a heavy-duty mixture of story telling and questionable things.
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    TI
    5.0 out of 5 stars Forrest Griffin is one of the finest authors of our time.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2013
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    If you follow him on twitter, you know that it's hard to believe Forrest would be capable of writing a coherent sentence let along a book. However, this book is quite funny and very entertaining. A worthwhile read for anyone who likes zombies, hates zombies or likes coffee. I have stolen many a quote from this boom and passed them off as my own on Facebook. These quotes have garnered dozens of likes in the process, so you know the book has to be good.
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    redheadedmofo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Keep the books coming!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2011
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    Another great book by a great fighter. Im not known for sitting down and powering through a book in one sitting but this was a fun book to read. Another great page turner by Forrest Griffin. Best part of the book is that its random it has a lot of fun content and then when your eyes get tired of reading you get a few funny pictures which is great when you have a low attention span like myself :)
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    Marc Hankel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ein riesen Spaß!
    Reviewed in Germany on September 18, 2022
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    Ein riesen Spaß für alle (Nicht-)Prepper, die das Thema vielleicht nicht ganz so bierernst angehen. Die Apokalypse lässt sich sowieso, wie alles im Leben, mit Humor sicherlich besser ertragen. Den gibt es hier reichlich und zwar schwarz und oft unter der Gürtellinie. Forest Griffin wo bleibt Buch No.3?
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    Jack Nixon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious and practical!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2016
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    Now this is a must read book.
    Forest Griffin is hilarious. His writing style is a joy to behold. He comes up with some practical (and truly ridiculous) tips to help you in the event of the apocalypse.
    He covers numerous strategies in hilarious detail of how you can be prepared for any event including Ragnarok (a Viking apocalypse).
    If you want all of your bases covered for when things go horribly wrong Forest Griffin is definitely your man. He will take you on an educational and entertaining journey that has laugh after laugh.
    Lets hope you never need to employ the strategies it this book but you'll be glad you read it whether the world comes to an end or not.
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    Caitlin Tomaszwski
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious and Informative
    Reviewed in Canada on May 28, 2020
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    Even if you dont know Forrest Griffin, you will get a kick out of this book
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    clemens hinterleitner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ich bin bereit!!!
    Reviewed in Germany on September 8, 2013
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    Ich würde jedem empfehlen dieses Buch zu lesen! ..da ist alles drin was man je wissen wollte!!! ..ALLES!!! ..auch über eichhörnchen!!!
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    Iron_Mogul
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, Hilarious, Strange
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 20, 2012
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    As an MMA fan iv always been a Forrest Griffin fan ever since his time on the ultimate fighter, he was very funny and his personality shines through in this book for sure. It was hilarious and very enjoyable, would have loved it to be longer but it's infectious. Once you read one chapter you just want to keep reading and before you know it you've finished. As crazy and just downright strange as Forrest is this book will have you in fits of laughter, his opinion and survival tips are hilarious. Fantastic read for anyone who wants a book that will make them laugh
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