The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence
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As seen on TikTok, protect yourself by learning how to trust — and act on — your instincts with the “empowering” (Boston Globe) #1 bestselling guide to personal safety, from security expert Gavin de Becker.
A carjacker lurking in a shopping mall parking lot. An abusive husband pounding on the door. A disgruntled employee brandishing a gun. These days, no one is safe from the specter of violence. But according to Gavin de Becker, everyone can feel safer, act safer, be safer — if they learn how to listen to their own sixth sense about danger.
De Becker has made a career of protecting people and predicting violent behavior. His firm handles security for many of the leading figures in Hollywood and Silicon Valley, and his computerized risk-assessment system helps analyze threats to members of Congress and the Supreme Court. Now, in this unprecedented guide, de Becker shares his expertise with everyone. Covering all the dangerous situations people typically face — street crime, domestic abuse, violence in the workplace — de Becker provides real-life examples and offers specific advice on restraining orders, self-defense, and more. But the key to self-protection, he demonstrates, is learning how to trust our own intuitions. For everyone who’s ever felt threatened, this book is essential reading.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Back Bay Books; 1st edition (March 30, 2021)
Language : English
Paperback : 400 pages
ISBN-10 : 0316235776
ISBN-13 : 978-0316235778
Item Weight : 11.7 ounces
Dimensions : 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book easy to read and engaging. They appreciate the insightful information and helpful concepts that encourage developing intuition. The book teaches readers to trust their instincts and not live in fear. Many consider it a valuable resource and well worth the money. Readers describe the book as practical and a landmark work. However, opinions differ on the story quality, with some finding the anecdotes compelling and heartbreaking, while others feel the pacing is inconsistent and not riveting enough.
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