Escape The Wolf: A Security Handbook for Traveling Professionals

by Clinton Emerson

Escape The Wolf A Security Handbook for Traveling Professionals by Emerson, Clinton. Published by Dog Ear Publishing,2009, Paperback

Genres: Travel, Fiction

198 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2009

Reviews

[Josiah Hepler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Common sense printed for the masses. This book highlights key points of traveling "professionals" (in relation to persons that are more likely to be targeted due to their societal status, wealth, or chosen career); only some of which are applicable to the average traveler.

[Greg · Rating 3 out of 5]

The advice given in the book is good...it's just tailored for a narrow subset of the traveling population. People who would benefit most are very high profile business travelers and government agents. There is a lot more counter-espionage and spycraft information than there are general safety tips. Most recreational or occasional business travelers will not relate to many of the author's concepts.

I was disappointed that 26% of the book (by Kindle page locations) is devoted to a reprint of the Al Qaeda terrorist field manual. The author prefaces the manual with a few paragraphs about "knowing your enemy" before he reprints the manual that is commonly available online. It seems deceptive. When I buy a book with "x" number of pages, I don't expect one quarter of those pages to be a reprint of open source info without significant commentary from the author. It's almost as if the author realized his book was shorter than he wanted and just filled up the space with a terrorist operational manual.

Despite what the author states, the average traveler's biggest concern shouldn't be terrorism. The traveler is far more likely to encounter scams, common criminals and illness than dealing with terrorists.

[Anne Fox · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a guide to assuring your personal security while traveling overseas. Primarily aimed at the business traveler, it can just as easily educate the tourist regarding what to expect and potential pitfalls one might encounter.

As I read the book, it occurred to me that the advice given would serve well for the U.S. citizen traveling within the United States to areas with which they aren't familiar as well.

I found some proofreading errors a little distracting, but overall it's a well-done book.

[Jason Vasquez · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've been looking forward to this as Clint Emerson has always alluded to it in his other work (print, social media). I didn't expect it to be primarily focused on a traveler perspective, I expected it to be all encompassing business and civilian life.

An easy, well explained read where most of the instruction and advice will never be needed but should be a valued tool to keep oneself safe.

[John Waldrip · Rating 4 out of 5]

Most excellent for those traveling in foreign countries or visiting large North American cities where you might be a target for various reasons.

[Justin · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's really just common sense. The author is way too wordy which shows his ego

[C.M. Habermehl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting read. Great topics for international travelers.

[Daniel]

good

[Clinton Emerson]

The perfect read for anyone who travels abroad!

[Meta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book !!!!!! A Must Read !!!!! Author is very precise !!!!