The Gift of Fear: And Other Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence [ABRIDGED] [AUDIOBOOK] [CD] (Audio CD)

~ Gavin de Becker (Author)

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Product Description

The man whom Oprah Winfrey calls "the nation's leading expert on violent behavior" shows how to spot even subtle signs of danger before it's too late. Abridged. 3 CDs.

About the Author

Gavin de Becker is a three-time presidential appointee whose pioneering work has changed the way our government evaluates threats to our nation's 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.

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Phoenix Audio; Abridged edition (April 18, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1597771031
• ISBN-13: 978-1597771030
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 5.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #26,499 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than the book, June 3, 2006

By	G. Lawton "A Franklin's City Man" (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I found this 2 tape set, narrated by the author, to be superior in many respects to the longer book. First, given the limited time available, the points made about crime avoidance are reduced to their essential elements. Second, the author is a convincing narrator, who brings passion and the abhorence of violent crime to his subject. In particular, the author's narration of the crime described in the opening pages of the book, and the victim's instinctive reliance on the "gift of fear" which saves her life, is riveting. While the book is worthy of a careful read, the taped version is an excellent condensation. Buy it, if not for yourself, for your sons, daughters, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended Reading, May 13, 2007

By	YGH "fan of educational TV" (Hanford, CA USA) - See all my reviews

I have recommended this book to several people in a professional and personal capacity! There is some good information inside and it makes you think about paying attention to your minds warnings! I purchased the audiobook, so I was able to listen while commuting which made it even better!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Gift of Fear, March 14, 2008

By	annmarie "dmm" (Louisiana) - See all my reviews

I heard Mr. DeBecker speak on Oprah about how we have built in signals that cue us and help keep us from danger, if we allow them, and that fear is a gift. It was interesting and I wanted to know more. In listening to him and now the CDs, I recognize that there are times I know, just know that I should avoid something but because I don't want to make someone else feel bad, I will go with it anyway. I bought the tapes because I wanted to hear them in detail and I wanted to give myself permission to love and care enough about myself to keep myself safe. I also want to develop my inner sense and not be so busy that I don't pay attention. If I am in error about the other person or event then I can apologize later. Keeping yourself and your family safe is the most important key. I am glad I bought it and would highly recommend The Gift of Fear, it made sense.