I recently re-read "The Gift Of Fear" by Gavin de Becker as I planned to give two copies away during a presentation I made on safety to a large group of women.The conference was last week, and I indeed gave two copies away.One went to a volunteer during the program, and the other was given through a drawing near the end of my session.Why did I give this book away? The same reason I've given many other copies away during self-defense and safety programs, and for the same reason I read it again.It is a very good book! In fact, it has been said, "every woman in America should read this book." I'd like to add that it is also a good book for men to read, and if you teach self-defense and safety, it is a must read.De Becker's research and the information he provides is extremely valuable to all of us helping others remain safe.The subtitle of the book is "and other survival signals that protect us from violence." These signals are so important.While the entire book is full of useful information and suggestions, as well as stories that just might shock you when realizing just what some people do to others, I think the most important lesson from the book, which is illustrated well through examples, is to pay attention to your intuition.And if you are a man, and not into your intuition, then listen to your "gut feelings," they are the same thing.The book contains many stories of real cases, and there is a lot to be learned from these.Criminals repeat patters, and by studying what others have done, it becomes easier to predict what others will do.Many acts of violence are predictable and preventable if you pay attention to the signals.This book helps point out those signals so you'll be better prepared to recognize them.The book covers intuition and predicting, as well as workplace violence, domestic violence, stalkers, attacks against public figures, violent children, and much more.I really can't say this enough, if you are concerned with your own safety, and you should be, read this book and pay attention to the lessons it contains.I don't agree with de Becker on everything, especially his stance on firearms.But that is okay, I still believe him to be one of the country's leading experts on violent behavior, and I'm grateful for what I've learned from him that assists me with teaching people to be safe.I highly recommend this book, because as the cover says, "this book can save your life.".
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
The Gift of Fear by Gavin De Becker
I recently re-read "The Gift Of Fear" by Gavin de Becker as I planned to give two copies away during a presentation I made on safety to a large group of women.The conference was last week, and I indeed gave two copies away.One went to a volunteer during the program, and the other was given through a drawing near the end of my session.Why did I give this book away? The same reason I've given many other copies away during self-defense and safety programs, and for the same reason I read it again.It is a very good book! In fact, it has been said, "every woman in America should read this book." I'd like to add that it is also a good book for men to read, and if you teach self-defense and safety, it is a must read.De Becker's research and the information he provides is extremely valuable to all of us helping others remain safe.The subtitle of the book is "and other survival signals that protect us from violence." These signals are so important.While the entire book is full of useful information and suggestions, as well as stories that just might shock you when realizing just what some people do to others, I think the most important lesson from the book, which is illustrated well through examples, is to pay attention to your intuition.And if you are a man, and not into your intuition, then listen to your "gut feelings," they are the same thing.The book contains many stories of real cases, and there is a lot to be learned from these.Criminals repeat patters, and by studying what others have done, it becomes easier to predict what others will do.Many acts of violence are predictable and preventable if you pay attention to the signals.This book helps point out those signals so you'll be better prepared to recognize them.The book covers intuition and predicting, as well as workplace violence, domestic violence, stalkers, attacks against public figures, violent children, and much more.I really can't say this enough, if you are concerned with your own safety, and you should be, read this book and pay attention to the lessons it contains.I don't agree with de Becker on everything, especially his stance on firearms.But that is okay, I still believe him to be one of the country's leading experts on violent behavior, and I'm grateful for what I've learned from him that assists me with teaching people to be safe.I highly recommend this book, because as the cover says, "this book can save your life.".
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