Everyone from Louis Pasteur to the Girl Scouts has championed the motto Be Prepared —but what does that mean in today’s constantly changing world? In this age of anxiety when reports of mass shootings political unrest the threat of nuclear war devastating natural disasters and digital attacks dominate the news and are transforming our lives we yearn for some control We want to make sensible decisions to help keep us on track when everything seems to be going off the rails We want to be ready—to the best of our abilities—for the worst that can happen As a seasoned war correspondent with more than thirty years of experience working in crisis zones and a pioneering safety consultant Judith Matloff knows about personal security and risk management In How to Drag a Body and Other Safety Tips You Hope to Never Need she shares her tried-and-true methods to help you confidently handle whatever challenges comes your way Blending humorous stories and anecdotes with serious advice Matloff explain