The Gift of Fear, 9780747538356
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Trust your intuition: Learn to recognize, and heed, the gift of fear.

The Gift of Fear

survival signals that protect us from violence

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  • Paperback

    352 pages

  • Release Date

    30 September 2000

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Summary

Unlock Your Intuition: The Gift of Fear

In this groundbreaking work, Gavin de Becker, reveals how to recognize even the subtlest signs of danger, empowering you to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Shattering the myth that violence is unpredictable, de Becker provides concrete strategies, including:

  • How to react when approached by a stranger
  • When to be wary of someone close
  • What steps to take if you’re being stalked
  • Uncovering the…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780747538356
ISBN-10:0747538352
Author:Gavin de Becker
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:352
Edition:2nd
Release Date:30 September 2000
Weight:289g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm x 21mm
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Critics Review

“A how-to book that reads like a thriller…provocative…empowering.”“–The Boston Globe” “De Becker has a lot to say about crime and the fear of crime, and he says it persuasively…his blend of empathy, reassurance and common sense wows readers.”“–Newsweek” “Chilling and fascinating.”–Jeffrey Toobin, author of “The Nine”

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” A how-to book that reads like a thriller…provocative…empowering.” –“The Boston Globe” ” De Becker has a lot to say about crime and the fear of crime, and he says it persuasively…his blend of empathy, reassurance and common sense wows readers.” –“Newsweek” ” Important and provocative.” –Linda A. Fairstein, sex crimes prosecutor and author ” Chilling and fascinating.” –Jeffrey Toobin, author of The Run of His Life: The People v. O.J. Simpson

About The Author

Gavin de Becker

Gavin de Becker is internationally regarded as a leading expert on the prediction and management of violence. In 1985, de Becker received a special award from the US Attorney General and the director of the FBI in recognition of his work in threat assessment. He is also the author of more than forty articles and white papers, co-author of CONFIDENTIAL REPORT TO MANAGEMENT: UNDERSTANDING AND PREVENTING WORKPLACE VIOLENCE and the contributing-author of STALKED.

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