The Gift Of Fear

A date won't take "no" for an answer. A stranger in a deserted parking lot offers unsolicited help. The threat of violence surrounds us every day. But we can protect ourselves, by learning to trust, and act on, our gut instincts. In this empowering book, Gavin de Becker, the man Oprah Winfrey calls the nation's leading expert on violent behavior, shows readers how to spot even subtle signs of danger before it's too late. Shattering the myth that most violent acts are unpredictable, de Becker, whose clients include top Hollywood stars and government agencies, offers specific ways to protect us and those we love, including: How to act when approached by a stranger; When you should fear someone close to you; What to do if you are being stalked; How to uncover the source of anonymous threats or phone calls; The biggest mistake you can make with a threatening person and more.