A. American

A. American is a pseudonym for a successful American author who specializes in survivalist-themed military fiction novels. He is best known for his Survivalist series, also known as the Going Home series. The series has gained significant popularity, with the first book, Going Home, marking the beginning of the Survivalist's journey and selling over one million copies worldwide. The author's expertise in survivalism is backed by over twenty years of experience working with survival communities and honing his primitive survival skills.

Living on the edge of the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina, A. American is an outdoorsman with extensive knowledge of plants and their medicinal and nourishment properties. His survival skills extend beyond the primitive, as he is also well-versed in modern survival techniques that emphasize the importance of having the right equipment. In addition to his writing, A. American has appeared in season one of History Channel's Alone series and frequently attends expos and prepper-focused events to meet with readers and share his expertise.

In his personal life, A. American, also known as Chris Weatherman, has been involved in prepping for over thirty years and has a solid understanding of power generation and distribution. He has worked in the power industry for nearly twenty years, building power plants and performing line work for power companies. Currently residing in Florida on the edge of the Ocala National Forest with his wife of twenty-six years and their thirteen-year-old daughter, A. American continues to be an active and engaged member of the survivalist community.