There are LOOOOOOOOOOONG descriptions some of the travails of the crew and the stormy conditions of the sea, and extremely little new light is shed on the actual contestants of the show.

But Mark Burnett seems to be under the impression that he's writing a novel - and 'The Great Gatsby' at that. What a disappointment! As a HUGE fan of the show, I couldn't wait to read this. Without putting too much spit on the pitch, I think that the show transcended entertainment and took the reader into the realm of literary drama because of the insight it offered the viewer into the human complexities of such a situation. In hindsight the game's outcome was known before the first Challenge, if only I'd been as good an observer as Burnett. Had I not read his book I would not have appreciated the extraordinary drama that took place-the drama of Pagong and their immaturity in regard to virtually all aspects of the establishment of a viable community and that failure led ultimately to their destruction. It was as if the show that I viewed every week was simply the building that was visible above the ground but the complexity of the foundations that allowed the structure to stand were totally hidden until they were pointed out and examined by Burnett. I was impressed with these psychological threads that he teased out of life on the island to the viewer these were seemingly random acts made by the island participants. Burnett wrote, however, a far more substantive story of the psychological factors that motivated the participants. I didn't expect Burnett's book to be so cerebral: I expected a very long journalistic expose of 'the hidden secrets of life on the island'. I have just completed Mark Burnett's book and I am very impressed with his sensitive and rational analysis of the events on Pulau Tiga culminating with Richard Hatch leaving the island as the ultimate winner. 'Crisp vivid ansports the armchair adventurer from the jungle muck to the mountain peak.' -Esquire Praise for Martin Dugard's previous work: Pre-order your copy now-the Survivor experience isn't complete without it! It includes insights and observations about the contestants, the host, the production crew, and anyone else who sets foot on the island-no one is immune. Written by the show's executive producer Mark Burnett with acclaimed adventure writer Martin Dugard, Survivor is an unforgettable look into a winner-take-all world driven by contests and conspiracies that reads like an adventure novel. From the shipwreck that signals the beginning of life on the island to the final Tribal Council meeting 39 days later, readers are given complete access to the Survivor experience including dozens of behind-the-scenes photographs and ends with a penetrating interview with the Survivor that completes the story. By the end, the jury will have picked one amendment from each group, for a total of three.Survivor is a gripping day-by-day account of life on Pulau Tiga as sixteen men and women compete for food, shelter, friendships, and one million dollars. Then, four students from Group 2 should present their arguments before the jury. After the group has presented, the jury should deliberate and pick just one amendment from that group.

At least four students from each group should argue passionately for their amendments before the jury. Then it’s time to plead their case to the jury/Group 4.Students should have a clear understanding of each proposal, and craft a compelling argument for including each one in a bill of rights.In each group, students should read each draft amendment on their handout.A “jury” of students will listen to several “draft” amendments, organized by theme, and then select three to adequately protect freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition. Let students know they will be playing a game to select the Ultimate Survivor Amendments.Group 4 (the jury) should receive copies of all draft amendments. Distribute copies of Group 1 Draft Amendments to one group, Group 2 Draft Amendments to another, and Group 3 Amendments to a third group.

Survivor the ultimate game