The Big Bloody Book of Violence: The Smart Person's Guide for Surviving Dangerous Times: What Every Person Must Know About Self-Defense

by Kris Wilder, Lawrence A. Kane, Loren W. Christensen (Foreword)

"Implementing even a fraction of this book's suggestions will substantially increase your overall safety." - Gila Hayes, Armed Citizens' Legal Defense NetworkWe could whine about how we live in dangerous times nowadays, but let's face it, all throughout history ordinary people have been at risk of violence in one way or another. Abdicating personal responsibility by outsourcing your safety to others might be the easy way out, but it does little to safeguard your welfare. In this book you'll discover what dangers you face and learn proven strategies to thwart them.Self-defense is far more than fighting skills; it's a lifestyle choice, a more enlightened way of looking at and moving through the world. Topics Making sense of senseless violence* Riots and crowd safety* Terrorism* Domestic violence* Gangs* Home invasions* Conquering impossible odds* Creating witnesses* Guns* Overcoming talisman thinking* Interacting with law enforcement* And much, much more...Making sense of "senseless" violence keeps you smarter, safer, and better prepared... Violent encounters are rarely what you'd think. Oftentimes they last mere seconds yet have consequences that can linger for a lifetime. The best confrontations are those you can avoid, but preparation and training can get you through those times when you must fight for your life and failure is not an option. In this indispensable book Kane and Wilder teach you how."This is an insider's bible to violence, what it is, how to spot it and how to avoid it." - Becky Blanton, TED Global speaker, journalist

366 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 22, 2015

Reviews

[Joseph Manfredonia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book!

Explains the whole gamut from situational awareness, avoidance, law, right down to being in the thick of it. Recommended without hesitation. It's almost necessary you read this book.

[Daryl Gerloff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book to educate the public of how violence happens, how to prepare for it, and what to do about it. Great read! Well worth the time.

[Mark Zodda · Rating 2 out of 5]

Over-long and packed with filler, this book has some interesting points for your typical big city dweller, but it could make them in less than a quarter (or a tenth) of the pages.