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Executive Protection: A Professional’s Guide To Bodyguarding

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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.

"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.

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.

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. The book in my opinion highlights the need to inform the uneducated and the seasoned veteran, with examples of what may happen on the job within a person/s career.

The writing style is amusing, this keeps the reader on a casual level. The author keeps the general theme of the subject at a professional level, so that the reader understands that a career in protective service expects the highest level of service and commitment.

Any Person/s keen to pursue a career in the field would find this book a valuable learning resource and reference.

This book captured my attention, with it's compact but informative text layout, check sheets and useful contacts for futher study.

In closing the book is a great buy, especially for value for money

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

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.

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.

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.

... 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 explains the new concept that capture of the enemy is NOT the goal, but rather, the invisible protection of the client. This is very valuable, and all for less than [price]! Great book!...

I thought this book would be helpful for either offering tips on certain tasks (e.g., searching for bugs, defensive driving). There is absolutely no substance! Topics are covered at a very high level, and too much space is given to mildly pertinent anecdotes. The grammer could also use a once-over. Finally, the book is way too brief.

Keep searching - there are better books on this subject.