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Executive Protection: A Professional’s Guide To Bodyguarding [Paperback]

Benny Mares (Author)

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ISBN-10: 087364798X | ISBN-13: 978-0873647984 | Publication Date: November 1, 1994

Being a bodyguard is not all sunglasses, dark suits and muscle. This book debunks the myths and stereotypes and describes the realities of protecting celebrities, executives and foreign dignitaries. Executive protection specialist Benny Mares tells you how to get in on the ground floor of this expanding field.

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Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: Paladin Press (November 1, 1994)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 087364798X
ISBN-13: 978-0873647984
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars An inside picture of executive protection, October 31, 1999

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Reading this book is like sitting down with Benny Mares, the author, for a couple of hours while he explains the executive protection business to a beginner. Do you really want to be in this business? Read the book before deciding. What are the qualifications? Where do you go for training? How do you find work? Though the book is only 108 pages, it is well worth purchasing.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Nuts-and-Bolts Primer, May 3, 2000

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"Executive Protection" is a short but vital primer for anyone interested in pursuing a career as an executive/personal protection specialist. In a no-nonsense manner, Benny Mares debunks a lot of the myths surrounding this growing profession, tells you what skills and experience potential clients look for, and what the pitfalls of the job are and how to avoid them. A seminal work on a fascinating career.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for anyone considering a career in protection., June 7, 1999

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Anyone considering a career in the field of Executive protection would benefit from reading this book. I encourage everyone to read this book before attending a formal Executive Protection course. I wish everyone who called me for an interview would have previously read Mr. Mares book and taken to heart the invaluable information that is provided.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Executive Protection
I really enjoyed this book it was short but to the point but it was full of good info. I would recomend this book to anyone intersted in this type of work

Published 4 months ago by Fred W. Campbell

3.0 out of 5 stars Satisfactory
Book is okay. But I would urge anyone to enroll in a bodyguard academy. Book doesn't cover the essential aspects of being a bodyguard.

Published on August 31, 2007 by Hector A. Falu

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay, but dated
The content is good, but dated. This was written in 1994 and has not been updated. This book is a very high level overview of the field.

Published on December 26, 2005 by Roger Harrington

4.0 out of 5 stars protection teaser
ever want to learn more about a subject?, well after reading this tease on protection you will, It is very insightful but leaves you wanting more details on the protection subject.

Published on December 16, 2005 by Jeffrey S. Westenbarger

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... This book is the first piece of training I assign to my new employees, all of which are cops. The cons of hiring aggressive warriors (cops) are offset as this book clearly... Read more

Published on January 13, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative to the uneducated and a god send for me
This book was a little gem to read, the author gives the reader a great insite in the life and subsequent demands the profession demands of it's practioners. Read more

Published on May 6, 1998 by Dion Taniwha (icon@ihug.co.nz)

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