By Peter Crittenden. Author Peter Crittenden. The natural, animal side has not left us – man is still a wild animal. The veneer of civilization is eggshell thin. Given this reality, the author imparts basic survival and security awareness skills with the intent to provide the reader a survival mindset as a strong foundation for personal security skills adaptable to any ultimate objective of this book is to impart within the reader a safety, security and survival mindset.