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The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence

The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Gavin De Becker, My Hero
Review: This man knows what he's talking about. Every single word he writes is truer than true. My fellow women, do you wanna stay safe? READ THIS BOOK NOW!

Thank you, Mr. De Becker.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Psychologist and rape counselor give this a THUMBS UP!!
Review: I have also been a victim of a brutal and violent rape while traveling and I had that "this isn't a nice guy" feeling and ignored it and he drugged me and raped me.

Like most women I was raised to be "polite" to men that show me attention. Some man that victimized women started THAT rule in our culture. This is a GREAT book with very real insight into how to listen to your automated response cycles - your body senses things long before you "think" about them and we may be technologically advanced but listing to that gut feeling is important because as people often point out; it is never wrong!

Most victims of violent crime will tell you when looking back that if they had not been engaging in politeness or rationalization that there were warning signs of the impending violence that they ignored. In no way does this mean that victims are responsible for what happens to them. Instead this is a good guide to returning to lisening to our instincts. Humans are the only animal that participate in our own victimization. DeBecker says it himself in "Protecting the Gift" ( A MUST READ FOR PARENTS ) that a gazelle will run when there is a lion - not try to tell herself that maybe THIS lion is a NICE lion. Humans are the only animals that sense a predator and then try to talk themselves into believing they should be nice to someone that gives them the creeps.

READ this book and don't listen to it - let this book teach you about how to listen to your body's signals about danger and safety.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: The gift of stupidity
Review: This book is nothing more than random foolishness that plays to the insecurities of people, in particular women. Randomly fearing everything is more likely to make you a victim than keep you safe. Basically, provides no insight into how to avoid dangerous situations and people - just focuses on making the reader scared of everyone and every situation. I truly wonder if there is any truth in the stories and scenarios put forth. Mind you, there are lots of Ted Bundy types out there - but this book gave you no guidance on identifying the truly bad folks and providing any survival strategies.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Required Reading for everybody
Review: Mr. De Becker presents in a very clear and concise manner exactly what fear is, and why it is a good thing. Unlike many other "self-help psychology" books out there, "The Gift of Fear" doesn't pull any punches in talking about how violence is all around us. But it also teaches us how to protect ourselves from it, and gives very interesting insights into the minds of people that have minds similar to those who would harm us. All in all, I think that this should be required reading for anybody interested even remotely in living a life without fear!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Develop the proper mind set for survival
Review: I have purchased and distributed over 30 copies of this book to friends and relatives over the past several years. As a well-read police commander, I can say that it is the best book I have ever read regarding self-protection. It is not a self-defense book but rather a book to help you understand that "feeling" when something is not right and continuing could result in you being placed into a jeopardy situation. De Becker is a most gifted writer (and speaker, I also bought his VHS tapes) and the many examples that he offers will connect to a very wide audience. He also adds a number of lists and tips that are easy to apply. This is a must read for you, your spouse, children, neighbors and anyone else you care about.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Trust your gut, buy this book.
Review: Have you ever had that inner "gut" feeling that something was going to happen? Has it ever been right? Probably so. De Becker does an absolutely astounding job of showing you the gift you already possess and how to make full use of it. If you ever wanted to learn about your "gut" feeling this is the book for you.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: No review of this book is necessary......
Review: But we intend to do one anyway.

There is simply No Better Source for information on the Psychology of Personal Safety then Gavin BeBecker and The Gift of Fear.

READ THIS BOOK - Then read iit again !

Joe @ MAReviews.com

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Excellent!
Review: This book is a must read for all women out there. I felt so strongly about it that I sent it to the women's dept. of the college I attended years ago, and now they are implementing it as a part of their women's safety week. Bad things happen to good people, and this book tells of excellent ways to make everyone prepared.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A MUST-READ FOR EVERYONE!
Review: As a counselor working with victims of Domestic Violence, Child Abuse & Sexual assault....and also working with offenders, I found this book to be highly informative and use this book in trainings for both victims & staff. The book is helpful to those working in fields that have the potential to be highly dangerous as well as victims who have already found themselves in harm's way and are trying to extract themsevles from the situation. Furthermore, I have found that the book is an excellent reference point for those whose relationships are in need of reassessment...where the signs of potential danger are present even though the violence has either not yet occurred or has been "low level".

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Thought-provoking, but with flawed conclusions
Review: This is an excellent book for anyone who is concerned with safety -- both theirs and their family's. It explores in detail why you should pay attention when things "don't seem right." But the author's conclusion at the end is just wrong. Dead wrong. After spending a couple hundred pages detailing rapes, murders, abuse and just about every other nasty thing that one human being can do to another, he suddenly does an about face and says that you shouldn't own a gun to protect yourself. What? In nearly every case he presents, the victim might have been able to avoid or escape the assault with increased awareness and understanding of their fear reaction. BUT, once they were attacked, is he suggesting that they (and we) shouldn't be able to fight back? That's just insane and absolutely counter to the rest of an otherwise fascinating and informative book.


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