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| The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence | 
 enlarge | Author: Gavin De Becker
Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 40226
Media: Mass Market Paperback
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Pages: 432
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Dimensions (in): 6.8 x 4.2 x 1
ISBN: 0440226198
Dewey Decimal Number: 362.88
EAN: 9780440226192
ASIN: 0440226198
Publication Date: July 6, 2007
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I will read this book monre than once! August 17, 2008
There has already been rave reviews about this book, and they are richly deserved. I would just like to add to that.
I teach conflict resolution on a daily basis to many differing people, i use DeBecker's work as the basis to many of my lessons. His work on survival signs is incredibly profound. I have lived many of the lessons he teaches.
This book may just save your life one day
One of the Most Insightful Read March 10, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Gavin De Becker's "The Gift of Fear" is one of the MOST IMPORTANT books that I have ever read as it provides a great deal of information and invaluable insights. This is the book that gives detailed information about the "gut feelings" or red flags that one experienced but ignored. By being aware of these "gut feelings" and act on them, we would be much better protected than ignoring them where we would be exposed to unspeakable dangers.
Violence can be predicted and avoided. This book gave so many examples and instances as well insights for the reader to be better aware of fears and of the difference between real fear and unwarranted anxiety.
With roughly 430 pages and 16 chapters (including an epilogue), "The Gift of Fear" is very informative yet insightful read. With my humble opinion, I would strongly recommend this book.
Learn to trust your intuition November 28, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
That's the central message of the book, and one that may save your life if you listen to it.
Through this book, de Becker has convinced me that most violence can be predicted. He goes through a great many common situations in which violence happens, from encounters with strangers, workplace violence to domestic violence and date stalking. In each situation, he describes the indicators of likely violence. Some of these indicators are so often overlooked and rationalized away by the people involved. My favorite one is called: "Refusal to take no for an answer." It can be as trivial as the new date persisting in offering you a drink. Although trivial, such incidents are very telling about his tendency toward violence.
De Becker also discusses a characteristic in many people that blunts out their intuition to actual dangers: unwarranted anxiety. Due to media and social conditioning and other influences, those people feel fear or anxiety in situations that do not pose actual dangers. Such unwarranted anxiety makes them confused and oblivious to the real signals from their intuition. De Becker offers ways for people to overcome that curse and live a life relatively free from fear and anxiety.
In short, I would highly recommend this book. It is one of the few books should be read by everyone (both men and women).
Well written and informative book on an important subject! July 13, 2007
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
Gavin de Becker deals in a thorough way with the subject of violence, how one can predict it and also how one can protect oneself against it. The book is full of examples and many insights and leaves the reader with a much better understanding of fear and the warning that real fear communicates. It is clear from reading this book that violence doesn't just happen out of the blue, but that there are important steps that precedes the expression of violence that the attentive observer can use to protect him or herself. A very commendable read, that anyone would benefit from reading.
Essential Reading October 22, 2006
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I first came accross this book whilst in holiday in the states many years ago, I read the opening chapter in the store and bought the book! As a serving Police Officer and a practising Martial Artist and self-defence instructor I found this book to be informative as well as extremely well written. In my work I deal with the victims of Domestic Violence and the author has an excellent understanding of both the abuser and the 'victims' perspectives. Many times I have used the material in this book to help other people and I will continue to do so. I also incorporate the teachings in this volume into my Self-defence classes increasing their effectivenss ans making people safer by turning on thier inherent awareness. I cannot praise the author enough for writing this book. If you deal with people in your work then read this book! It changes lives and it could change yours.
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