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Summary: I've bought more copies of this book than any other
Review: I keep buying this book over and over again because I keep giving my copies away. Any and all of my loved ones and friends now have copies as well...because it is nearly necessary in today's society.But plenty of people have focused on that protective side of the book...there is another aspect I'd like to mention. As a man, I can scarcely conceive of what it's like to be a woman in today's society. This book didn't make me a guru, but it certainly gave me perspective on the difference... about how a situation which would seem neutral or even friendly to a man would seem fearful and threatening to a woman. This is not a statement about women being weak or men being jerks...it's about acknowledging and trying to understand that the world is both a more beautiful and more horrible place than we can even imagine.
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Summary: Should required high school reading
Review: I'm a retired police detective and also came from a violent, dysfunctional family. As I read this book, I kept thinking, "My God, I know these people". I also believe that my training in surviving a crazy family helped me immensely in assessing who was dangerous and who wasn't in dealing with lunatics in my job. Over the years, I advised a lot of people when I felt they were in danger from threats and when they weren't. I wondered where this information came from, but after reading this book, I realized what it was all about. I gave this book to my daughters and all my young relatives to read and recommend it to anyone you love.
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Summary: A MUST READ FOR ALL WOMEN!
Review: This is a wonderfully insightful book detailing how to keep yourself safe in today's world. The author seems well-experienced in this topic and offers amazing information. If you have ever felt wary of being alone and harmed, this book will help you. It talks about your intuition and how most women ignore theirs, while you should really be listening to it. A must read for all young women to help them stay safe. I feel much more confident about my own safety after reading this book.
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Summary: your little bible on how to survive the world of violence
Review: this book was the most intreasting book that i read. also i can recommend this book to all females and males especially females because it show's you how to behave when you don't want anyone in a relationship. to the men you don't deny you have a gut feeling or something strange or weird feeling going through you. the best thing is to read this book and keep for your collection. i dearly recommend this book to any future reader.
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Summary: If only i had this book before i became a victim
Review: I was stalked for over a year before he attacked and raped me... and i am alive today only by God's grace and because i finally followed my gut feeling. In the back of my mind, i always knew someting was evil about him, but i convinced myself that it was all in my head... This book teaches how to listen to your intuition, and why you should NEVER ignore it. I CAN HONESTLY TELL YOU THAT EVERY WORD OF THIS BOOK IS TRUE. Women often find themselves in "uncomfortable situations," but rarely listen to that little voice that is telling them to get the hell out of there... and when you choose to ignore it, you are putting your life on the line. If you choose not to read this book, just remember this... never ignore or try to rationalize with your intuition- it is usually right. Don't worry about Hurting someones feelings or being rude, if you have a funny feeling about someone, get out of there right away! You have nothing more to lose than your life.
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Summary: Wow!
Review: De Becker's prose is engaging and elegant, a true pleasure to read. His wisdom, experience, and advice leave me in awe. If I were Empress of the Universe, this book would be required reading for EVERYBODY.
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Summary: Brilliant and captivating
Review: Gavin De Becker is to criminal psychology what Isaac Newton is to classical physics.
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Summary: The Gift of Fear is a lifesaver!
Review: True fear is a survival signal that sounds only in the presence of real danger; this book shows us how to protect ourselves from becoming victims of violence. In this day & age when we're trying so hard to be "safe" & have a "safe" world for our children - take a look at Gavin de Becker's first book, it may change your mind about passivity, politeness & victimhood! This was an eye opener & reminded me of why I survived all those decades in major cities at all hours of day & night. Serious, useful stuff! Highly recommended...
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Summary: Should be required reading....
Review: for people in a variety of fields, especially those dealing with a lot of individuals on a personal level. This book does not so much teach readers as it does allow them to accept and act upon intuition, acknowledge fear in many situations as a gift, and make good use of adrenaline as a Godsend in getting out of dangerous situations or away from potential violence. "The Gift of Fear" makes an excellent companion to those interested or working in issues/crisis management as well as to the man/woman on the street.
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Summary: I recommend this book to everyone!
Review: This was one of the best books I've ever read. I highly recommend it to everyone because personal safety is something that affects us all. Tuning in to your intuition is easy if you know how. De Becker asserts that it's OK to listen to yourself and do what feels right! Excellent!
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