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# 300 pages of compelling insights #1 in Violence in Society category Deep dive into human intuition & psyche The Gift of Fear: And Other Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence

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> 🛡️ Unlock the power of fear before it unlocks you!

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## Key Features

- • **Gripping True Stories:** Engaging, narrative-driven cases that read like thrilling fiction but teach real survival skills.
- • **Master Your Intuition:** Learn to distinguish real danger signals from false alarms with expert guidance.
- • **Top-Ranked Bestseller:** Trusted by over 13,000 readers with a 4.6-star rating and leading category rankings.
- • **Transformative Self-Help:** Not just about fear—unlock personal growth by understanding anxiety, panic, and true fear signals.
- • **Comprehensive Violence Insights:** Covers workplace violence, domestic abuse, stalking, and public figure threats with actionable advice.

## Overview

The Gift of Fear by Gavin De Becker is a bestselling, critically acclaimed book that explores the vital role of intuition and fear signals in protecting against violence. With 300 pages of compelling real-life cases and psychological insights, it empowers readers to recognize and respond to danger effectively. Ranked #1 in Violence in Society and boasting a 4.6-star rating from over 13,000 reviews, this book is an essential tool for personal safety and transformation.

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Review: A must read - Great book. Having my wife and daughter read it too. Easy to read and good information.
Review: They may have forgotten or never learned that fear is not an emotion like sadness or happiness - "Real fear is a signal intended to be very brief, a mere servant of intuition. But though few would argue that extended, unanswered fear is destructive, millions choose to stay there. They may have forgotten or never learned that fear is not an emotion like sadness or happiness, either of which might last a long while. It is not a state, like anxiety. True fear is a signal that sounds only in the presences of danger yet unwarranted fear has assumed a power over us that it holds over no other creature on earth." ~ Pg. 277 I want to get this straight: this isn't a book, it's the script of a Criminal Minds episode. Okay, not really, but it feels like it. This nonfiction book is written with beautiful prose that reads like fiction and kept me turning page after page, like I needed to know what happened next, even though I've heard or read previously about most of the cases enlisted. It is compelling, if one word must describe it. A gripping (not to mention enlightening) look into violence, intuition and the human mind, all in 300 pages. Gavin De Becker goes in depth into many things through the course of this book. In the first chapters we explore not fear (the title is slightly deceiving) but instead the things surrounding fear and violence. Chapters one through six explore many topics including danger, intuition, violence and prediction. It is a valuable and fascinating tool, not only into the monster that all humans are capable of being but also into the human psyche in general. Throughout the remaining chapters, Becker delves into specific acts and aspects of violence and violent crimes (not only based off of the cases he has worked but based also on his personal experience) including but not limited too: people who can't say no, violence in the workplace (no, not just post offices), domestic violence, date stalking, violent children (thanks, for reminding me to be afraid of people my own age), and attacks against public figures. Probably the most interesting aspect of this book isn't the crime it explores, but the aspect of one's self that is explored. Including (but not limited too): how to learn to listen to yourself, learning that intuition isn't feminine, the differences between panic, anxiety, worry and fear (thought they were all the same thing, didn't ya?), and learning to differentiate between real and imagined threats. Oh, and we learn quite a bit about threats too. Ultimately, this book left me wanting to read it again, wanting to get everyone around me to read it and wanting to sit down for a chat with Gavin De Becker and ask him "what can you tell me about me?" but knowing better.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 0440226198 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #185,163 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Violence in Society (Books) #16 in Safety & First Aid (Books) #50 in Personal Transformation Self-Help |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (13,411) |
| Dimensions  | 4.16 x 1.08 x 6.89 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 9780440226192 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0440226192 |
| Item Weight  | 7.2 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 432 pages |
| Publication date  | May 11, 1998 |
| Publisher  | Dell |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must read
*by A***C on December 15, 2025*

Great book. Having my wife and daughter read it too. Easy to read and good information.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ They may have forgotten or never learned that fear is not an emotion like sadness or happiness
*by D***L on November 1, 2014*

"Real fear is a signal intended to be very brief, a mere servant of intuition. But though few would argue that extended, unanswered fear is destructive, millions choose to stay there. They may have forgotten or never learned that fear is not an emotion like sadness or happiness, either of which might last a long while. It is not a state, like anxiety. True fear is a signal that sounds only in the presences of danger yet unwarranted fear has assumed a power over us that it holds over no other creature on earth." ~ Pg. 277 I want to get this straight: this isn't a book, it's the script of a Criminal Minds episode. Okay, not really, but it feels like it. This nonfiction book is written with beautiful prose that reads like fiction and kept me turning page after page, like I needed to know what happened next, even though I've heard or read previously about most of the cases enlisted. It is compelling, if one word must describe it. A gripping (not to mention enlightening) look into violence, intuition and the human mind, all in 300 pages. Gavin De Becker goes in depth into many things through the course of this book. In the first chapters we explore not fear (the title is slightly deceiving) but instead the things surrounding fear and violence. Chapters one through six explore many topics including danger, intuition, violence and prediction. It is a valuable and fascinating tool, not only into the monster that all humans are capable of being but also into the human psyche in general. Throughout the remaining chapters, Becker delves into specific acts and aspects of violence and violent crimes (not only based off of the cases he has worked but based also on his personal experience) including but not limited too: people who can't say no, violence in the workplace (no, not just post offices), domestic violence, date stalking, violent children (thanks, for reminding me to be afraid of people my own age), and attacks against public figures. Probably the most interesting aspect of this book isn't the crime it explores, but the aspect of one's self that is explored. Including (but not limited too): how to learn to listen to yourself, learning that intuition isn't feminine, the differences between panic, anxiety, worry and fear (thought they were all the same thing, didn't ya?), and learning to differentiate between real and imagined threats. Oh, and we learn quite a bit about threats too. Ultimately, this book left me wanting to read it again, wanting to get everyone around me to read it and wanting to sit down for a chat with Gavin De Becker and ask him "what can you tell me about me?" but knowing better.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the most valuable safety awareness books ever written
*by H***R on December 19, 2012*

Read it and pay attention. Memorize the pins. Internalize the examples. Apply them to everything similar you encounter. They're *that* valuable. DeBecker says there are always indicators when violence lies ahead. By "violence," he sometimes means any harmful situation. One example he gives is a mother who felt uncomfortable when her child was going into surgery. Still, she told herself it would work out. And then her child died. Later, she went over the red flags that should have sent her looking for another doctor. So some examples are not about violence specifically, but are about events that are just as unfortunate and unsafe. Life is full of these situations, and there are clues at the ready if you pay attention to your instincts. You'll get a feeling, a persistent thought, discomfort with someone or maybe a sense of uneasiness in an environment. Sometimes you'll just notice something when you ordinarily would not. There's a reason. As DeBecker says, "violence is predictable." He tells us not to talk ourselves out of small clues, but to respect them for the teachers and lifesavers that they are. He also tells us to stop worrying about being "polite." Discomfort with respect to possibly offending someone is a characteristic, or weakness, predators look for in victims. Since first reading the book in 1997, I can think of specific instances when important clues presented themselves through my intuitive awareness. One of them was as simple as a mechanic misleading me so he could collect an easy fee. So the second most important lesson I have learned is to always apply what the book teaches. The one time you dismiss a signal might end up being the time you should have been most alert. Remember, it always seems more convenient to dismiss warnings. A consistent refusal to do that will reward you in many, many ways that will be apparent after events have passed. If your instincts are signaling that something is just not right...stop...think...say no...complete a transaction after thinking for a few days. Move away from someone who makes you uncomfortable. Don't get into the elevator. Whatever the situation, just don't ignore your instincts. Everything DeBecker says is right on target and the truth of his advice will be even more clear during the months and years after completing the book. As you become aware of situations where you stopped, or should have, to think something through, it will sharpen your instincts. This is a book worth rereading every year and using as a reference. The knowledge will help greatly whenever you're in a situation that immediately causes alarm or that tugs at the corners of your mind later. Regular reinforcement and application of the material are important to keep it at the forefront of your mind. Situations in which we need it most are never expected.

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