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Animal's Finest, July 23, 2004
This review is from: Street E & E: Evading, Escaping, And Other Ways To Save Your Ass When Things Get Ugly (Paperback)
In my opinion, this is the finest of Animal's books. Animal has always written in order that the reader does not get his butt kicked. The first couple of chapters are nothing more than a condensed version of his other books. But the later chapters are what makes this book work.
Animal does a great job in giving you tips in leaving a scene in a hurry, especially if you are running away from a gang. Some require prior actions, liking feeding neighborhood dogs, but most do not. He also discusses how you can counterattack your pursuers.
Lastly, Animal talks about how to stay away from those seeking you out. First he tells you how to hide away from the police and organized crime. Then he tells you how to avoid the local yokals.
All in all, a fine book.
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A masterful work, April 26, 1999
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This review is from: Street E & E: Evading, Escaping, And Other Ways To Save Your Ass When Things Get Ugly (Paperback)
Marc Macyoung is one of the most insightful self-defense writers of the 20th century. This book is probably the best self defense title available at Paladin Press. Street E&E discusses the necessity for a "strategic withdrawal" when one is faced with impossible odds. Of course this withdrawal is not simply a retreat but rather an action that is the only sensible alternative to getting beaten by multiple opponents. As Macyoung poigniantly states " the only thing one man can do against a gang is get killed." This work defines hit and run tactics for modern street survival. The fighter who knows how and when to change from a ghost to a tiger is truly formiddable. This fighter has the option of escape or counterattack via guerrila war methods. The entire withdrawal process is explained in this book. From the initial breaking away to the eventual counterattack and disappearance; Macyoung points the way. This book is invaluable for anyone considering self-defense studies. Since no one is invincible and many prefer to "live to fight another day" this book is indispensable. Modern criminals exploit the advantage of superior size, numbers, and armament. Therefore a reasonable person must be prepared for an intelligent withdrawal. This withdrawal is not merely running away but rather the two point system of street evasion and escape. Sabin Smith
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20 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
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3.5 stars actually, June 6, 2001
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This review is from: Street E & E: Evading, Escaping, And Other Ways To Save Your Ass When Things Get Ugly (Paperback)
This book is very long-winded and tedious. Although a lot of Macyoung's advice is sound, the book as a whole is far too drawn out and protracted. It's quite a heavy read and I frequently became bored while reading the book, Another criticism of the book, is that it should have been more structured, in terms of the presentation of the material. Finally, the patronising manner in which Macyoung addresses the reader, is most off putting and disconcerting
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