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| 1. | Excellent Advice |
| (Irving, Texas United States) August 7, 2002 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I learned several things here and I already knew quite a bit more than the
average bear. Everybody else has said it already, so I'm just chipping in
to add my vote. The writing style is loose, but appropriate for the topic. |
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| 2. | Police Officer gave me this book |
| (St. Louis, MO USA) July 15, 2002 - 5.0/5 stars |
| A police officer loaned me this book after a fellow employee was fired for
theft of company property. The book gives excellent concrete information
on how to recognize signs of potential violent behavior in all types... read full review |
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| 3. | Incredible |
| (Suwanee, GA USA) May 29, 2002 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I was amazed by the stories and the common sense advise given by Mr.
DeBecker. This is a must have for any woman or a man with daughters. |
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| 4. | -"A survival manual"- |
| (Bluemont, VA USA) May 10, 2002 - 5.0/5 stars |
| Every woman should read this book, or listen to the tape in your car on the
way to work as I did. The author, Gavin De Becker is an expert at
predicting violent behavior. He has his own company that advises famous... read full review |
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| 5. | Catchy title yes, but great content |
| (ID, USA) August 31, 2002 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I read this book a long time ago and immediately demanded every woman I
knew read it. It's that important. And it's not just for women (although,
as the author sadly but correctly points out, they are the recepients of... read full review |
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| 6. | A MUST-READ FOR EVERYONE! |
| (LaGrange, TX USA) October 4, 2002 - 5.0/5 stars |
| As a counselor working with victims of Domestic Violence, Child Abuse &
Sexual assault....and also working with offenders, I found this book to be
highly informative and use this book in trainings for both victims & staff... read full review |
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| 7. | The Most Important Book to Come Along in Years |
| (Crofton, MD United States) August 12, 2003 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I'm making a pretty bold statement here: `The Gift of Fear' is the most
important book I've read in years (and I read a lot of books). The book
has received much publicity from many of places. But unfortunately,... read full review |
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| 8. | Required Reading for everybody |
| (Boston, MA United States) February 27, 2003 - 5.0/5 stars |
| Mr. De Becker presents in a very clear and concise manner exactly what fear
is, and why it is a good thing. Unlike many other "self-help
psychology" books out there, "The Gift of Fear" doesn't
pull... read full review |
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| 9. | Trust your gut, buy this book. |
| (St. Joseph, MO United States) February 8, 2003 - 5.0/5 stars |
| Have you ever had that inner "gut" feeling that something was
going to happen? Has it ever been right? Probably so. De Becker does an
absolutely astounding job of showing you the gift you already possess and... read full review |
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| 10. | No review of this book is necessary...... |
| (the Internet.) January 22, 2003 - 5.0/5 stars |
| But we intend to do one anyway.There is simply No Better Source for
information on the Psychology of Personal Safety then Gavin BeBecker and
The Gift of Fear. READ THIS BOOK - Then read iit again !Joe @
MAReviews.com |
