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A Special Kindle Edition of The Gift of Fear, with a new Foreword by the author.A stranger in a deserted parking lot offers to help carry a woman's groceries. Is he a good Samaritan or is he after something else? A fired employee says You'll be sorry. Will he return with a gun? After their first date, a man tells a woman it is their destiny to be married. What will he do when she won't see him again? A mother has an uneasy feeling about the nice babysitter she's just hired. Should she not go to work today? These days, no one in America feels immune to violence. But now, in this extraordinary groundbreaking book, the nation's leading expert on predicting violent behavior unlocks the puzzle of human violence and shows that, like every creature on earth, we have within us the ability to predict the harm others might do us and get out of its way. Contrary to popular myth, human violence almost always has a discernible motive and is preceded by clear warning signs. Through dozens of compelling examples from his own career, Gavin de Becker teaches us how to read the signs, using our most basic but often most discounted survival skill - our intuition. The Gift of Fear is a remarkable, unique combination of practical guidance on leading a safer life and profound insight into human behavior.

The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence

In his groundbreaking book, Gavin de Becker shares his expertise on the subject of personal safety and violence prevention. Drawing upon his decades of experience as a security consultant who has protected some of the world's most high-profile figures, de Becker argues that we all have an innate ability to detect danger, which he calls "the gift of fear." He explains that this intuition is often dismissed or ignored, but it is crucial for our survival.

De Becker provides readers with a framework for understanding and trusting their gut instincts, and offers practical strategies for avoiding dangerous situations and escaping harm if necessary. He emphasizes the importance of paying attention to our physical and emotional cues, recognizing red flags, and taking action to protect ourselves. He also discusses the role of emotional manipulation and control in abusive relationships, and offers guidance on how to escape these situations.

The Gift of Fear is a powerful and eye-opening book that challenges us to confront our fears and take responsibility for our own safety. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to live a safer, more aware life.

Key Points:

• We all have an innate ability to detect danger, which de Becker calls "the gift of fear."
• This intuition is often dismissed or ignored, but it is crucial for our survival.
• De Becker provides readers with a framework for understanding and trusting their gut instincts.
• He offers practical strategies for avoiding dangerous situations and escaping harm if necessary.
• He discusses the role of emotional manipulation and control in abusive relationships.
• The Gift of Fear is a powerful and eye-opening book that challenges us to confront our fears and take responsibility for our own safety.

About the Author:

Gavin de Becker is a New York Times bestselling author, security consultant, and founder of the Gavin de Becker & Associates security firm. He has protected some of the world's most high-profile figures, including Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Oprah Winfrey. De Becker has also served as a security consultant to the United States government and the Israeli government. He is the author of several books on personal safety and violence prevention, including The Gift of Fear, Protecting the Gift, and Fear Less.