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Fight Like a Girl...and Win: Defense Decisions for Women

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This book is the most insightful and helpful book for women on the market today. Rather than just dealing with physical self-defense strategies, it has actionable ideas that can be employed immediately. Plus it is great for any female - young/old, strong/not-so-strong, urban/rural - important information and suggestions for all. Furthermore, it is well-written in an intriguing and conversational manner.

Fight Like a Girl and Win is a superb gift to all women in the art of self-defense. Not only does Hartman Gervasi give physical tips to guard against an attack, she gives women the greatest tip of all: the psychological way of preparing for the "bad guy". You, the reader, will ask yourself the difficult question of how far you are capable of going when an attack happens and learn defense do's and don'ts so you don't get caught off-guard. Her victim stories, both of success and failure, are a bittersweet tribute to those whose decisions inspired this book and encourage us to fight like a girl and win!

After reading THE GIFT OF FEAR by Gavin Becker, I ran accoss this book. I could not put it down, reading it untill the wee hours of the morning. First, this is a no frills tell it like it is book. After reading this, I am enrolling my 11 year old in a self defence class. I am motivated to join myself. As a victem of a deranged male myself, I wish I knew these tips before I was in postion to need them. The unconcious process of shutting down is explained and stress why you should practice what you would do in certain situations to avoid this from happening, giving your brain another choice to go to. I found this an especially helpfull tip. I will getting this for my girls and have already given my 11 year old all the tips I read in the book. It is too bad women need to read a book such as this but the reality is we do!

Ms. Gervasi presents her material in an easy to read, down to earth format, making for a very enjoyable read.
More than just "punches and kicks", her book provides concepts and ideas about self-defense that will immediately help the reader stay safe in an increasingly violent world.
Aimed at girls and women, there is information that will aid male readers as well.
This book is a must read for all women, but especially for our high-school and college-age daughters.
A great read - well though out and well presented.

I learned so much from this book. I think the principles in this book should be taught to girls starting in Jr. High or maybe elementary. If I would have know and been given permission, like this book does, to speak up . . . lets just say I would have avoided a lot of abuse and been an example to others not to be a victim. Don't worry about being rude or waiting until you are one hundred percent sure someone is a creep before you speak up. By then you have already been violated. Trust your gut and instincts and pick up this book. I will definitely teach my daughters (and any woman I can) about what I have learned in this book.

This book is a must have for any family that have women no matter where you live. You can sleep better knowing your wives and daughters can defend themselves no matter where they go. I have four granddaughters and I'm getting a copy for all of them.

Author Lori Hartman Gervasi provides both psychological and tactical advice for self-defense decision-making by women. This book should be in the personal libraries of all women.
Her expertise is evident on every single page of FIGHT LIKE A GIRL ... AND WIN as she guides her readers through threat-response scenarios and the state of mind critical for effective self-defense. I can say with confidence that this book empowers the reader in all of the correct ways.
I have no doubt that FIGHT LIKE A GIRL ... AND WIN will save lives - it probably already has!
I highly recommend this book.

Many of the techniques will not work UNLESS you have trained hard for years (many ineffective techniques for the average women). REALITY BASED techniques would be much better. HOWEVER...

THE INFORMATION IN THIS BOOK IS BEYOND DESCRIPTION. THOUGHT-OUT, EFFECTIVE, PROFOUND, INTELLIGENT, EYE-OPENING, REALISTIC, LIFE-SAVING!!
EVERY WOMEN ON THE PLANET MUST READ AND APPLY WHAT IS IN THIS BOOK.

I have trained for over 40 years and also train Self-defense for women, and the overall information (not most of the techniques) in this book is invaluable!!!
By far the best overall safety and awareness information on this subject matter I have ever read.

The information here is presented very well. Lot's of ideas on how to make your home safer, become more aware of your surroundings, and to know your plan of attack in an emergency or a threatening situation. I've made some strategically placed "decorative" changes to my home as a result and really feel like I'd have a chance if someone were to break in. I also now carry Brutus the Bull Dog Self Defense Keychain - BLACK. Feel a lot safer just walking around from learning to be more aware. I also have better knowledge on how/where to strike if something was to ever happen. Purchasing this book for all my female friends and relatives.

Most readable book regarding how to be prepared with a plan of action for any defensable situation I've ever read!! Lori Hartman Gervasi has already changed lives by the words of advice she's shared with us - Women all over the world will be left more prepared and less vunerable just by reading it!