The Gift of Fear and Other Survival Signals that Protect Us From Violence
by Gavin de Becker
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Book Reviews of The Gift of Fear and Other Survival Signals that Protect Us From Violence
Book Review: should be required reading in high school
Summary: 5 Stars
Do your teenager a great service by giving her this book. Pass it along to every woman in your life. This book teaches how to trust your instinct, that little feeling that something isn't quite right. It also teaches how to respond to situations when one realizes something truly isn't right. It teaches us to trust our fear and not ignore it. As women and girls, we are too often taught to be polite, to not make waves, or to give someone the benefit of the doubt.As a result,we end up ignoring our instincts in an attempt not to appear rude or paranoid. Physical danger or a crime committed against us is the all-to-often result.This book teaches that there is a right and a wrong time for politeness, and that it is never wrong to follow your instincts. I wish I'd read this book decades ago.Book Review: An affirmation in the ability to trust in your intuition.
Summary: 5 Stars
I read this book with the eye of someone studying cognitive neuroscience and auditory perception. Mr. DeBecker's book is an excellent reminder and affirmation that what our brains process is enormous and no amount of conscious attention can create a "true reality". Reality is in one's mind before we are conscious of it (paraphrased) is one of the most poignant statements about how much we can acknowledge and unfortunately how much we ignore. I have purchased many copies of this book and given it to my friends - male and female - in the hope that the women will be safer and the men will understand. I encourage anyone seeking to feel safe and comfortable to read this book and recommend it to others. Sincerely, Barbara Reynolds, M.S., CCC-A Clinical AudiologistBook Review: A must read for everyone!
Summary: 5 Stars
Gavin De Becker works in the Protection/Threat Assessment field and he backs up his research with real life incidents. I never knew about the numerous failures of exparte/protective orders to actually protect those who are dependant on them; he explains this thoroughly in chapter 10. He gives instruction on what do when threatened, what works, and what responses by you will cause the aggressor to make your life miserable. He gives you in this book many helpful insights into what to look for, and/or warning signs for workplace violence, pre-incident indicators of violence in children/teenagers and stalking to name a few. This book is very informative, easily read and a must read in this ever increasing violent world that we live in.Book Review: A Must Read for ALL
Summary: 5 Stars
Every one needs to read this book. In a culture of senseless fear and ignorance of real danger, we all need to know what can TRULY hurt us and what is not likely to. This book is intelligent, sensible, well-documented and profound. It is written by a compassionate man who has advised many administrations on terrorism issues. Ever wondered why women stay with men who are cruel to them? This book explains the dynamic without turning women into ignorant bimbos, but better yet, it tells women what to look for and how to take charge of their safety. It is empowering and fair.
It reads well, has excellent examples and statistics, and is going to help me recognize danger for the rest of my life and my daughter's as well.
Book Review: Instructive and Interesting
Summary: 5 Stars
Both men and women should read this book, and any woman who has ever been stalked should take notes so that she can minimize the risk that it will happen again.
The author shows us exactly how a stalker approaches and starts to control his victim. You'll learn how to identify the signs and trust your warning bells.
Another writer recommended the book to me, and I'm glad she did, not only because it helps me to deepen my characters, but also because it helps me to help other women.
This is not to say that the book is addressed solely to women. Far from it. Men will benefit from its analysis of trained intuition and may learn to trust their own.
Highly recommended reading.