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

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Bloomsbury, 2000 - Psychology - 334 pages
In this work, Gavin de Becker, the man Oprah Winfrey calls the US's leading expert on violent behaviour, shows you how to spot even subtle signs of danger - before it's too late. Shattering the myth that most violent acts are unpredictable, de Becker offers specific ways to protect yourself and those you love, including: how to act when approached by a stranger; when you should fear someone close to you; what to do if you are being stalked; how to uncover the source of anonymous threats or phone calls; the biggest mistake you can make with a threatening person; and many other ideas.

About the author (2000)

Gavin de Becker is a three-time US presidential appointee whose pioneering work has changed the way the US government evaluates threats to its highest officials. His firm advises many of the world's most prominent media figures, corporations and law enforcement agencies on predicting violence, and it also serves regular citizens who are victims of domestic abuse and stalking. De Becker has advised the prosecution on major cases, including the O.J. Simpson murder trial. He has testified before many legislative bodies and has successfully proposed new laws to help manage violence.

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