Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 646.70082
EAN num: 9781579546397
ISBN number: 1579546390
Label: Rodale Books
Manufacturer: Rodale Books
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 256
Printing Date: March 19, 2003
Publishing house: Rodale Books
Sale Popularity Level: 516261
Studio: Rodale Books
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Sassy single gal, high-powered exec in high heels, carefree college co-ed, harried soccer mom-- no matter who you are, you deserve to feel secure doing your own thing anytime, anywhere. With a little help from the Safety Chick, it's a cinch. Sharing lessons she's learned--the hard way--along with proven tips from a battery of experts in street smarts, Kathleen Baty gets specific about what to pack for a business trip, where it's safe to shop online, when to report a creepy co-worker, and how to tell that guy who's bothering you at the bar to get lost-- for good. Complete with step-by-step instructions on how to stop an assailant dead in his tracks with your words, your hands, or, if necessary, a few easy-to-use self-defense weapons, this book is a master class in personal safety for women of all ages.'Many women believe that violence is a mystery that can be understood only by men, but Kathleen Baty knows better. Throughout this book she shows that intuition is deep, brilliant, and powerful.'--Gavin de Becker, from the Foreword
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The information, though brief, proves informative, e.g., five pages on self-defense aerosols like pepper sprays (how they work, foams vs. sprays, etc.) feature in the chapter on self-defense products. Other chapters are similarly broken into sections that contain tips for different realms, such as the home (draw the curtains) and work (have security escort you to your car). The advice is thoughtful and comprehensive, and while much is common sense, this book gathers it all in one place.
The information that is given is basically stuff I already knew. I guess you still have to read it to make sure, because there are still people who don't know some of these things. I think it would be a great book for girls age 13-25 to read. Good gift for girls starting High School & College.
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This book covers all the basics of women's safety. I am a woman that teaches self-defense seminars to women in local businesses in my area. I always recommend everyone to read this book. There are helpful resources in there for anyone. Not every word will pertain to every person. But if you just get one thing out of the book, then it was worth it. I read negative reviews of this book. For those people, you do not grasp the importance of safety. You are the ones that think "it can never happen to me."
Every woman should read this!
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Much has progressed in the last 30 years - as naturally it has regressed (A case for this will be left for other sections, other book reviews).
A case in point: A Girl's Gotta Do What a Girl's Gotta Do. All societies manifest their preferential hierarchy by limiting those of inferior status to defenselessness.
Commonly, this arguement goes that Caesar having his guards could oppress nations for his seurity whereas a slave in possession of the most rudimentary weapon -- for self defense - it could not have been possibly used as armed insurrection) - was considered an offense against the state. Using this logic, some lay claim to the right of unrestricted abilities to repel not simply a single or coupled attack but what amount to hordes of imagined invaders.
As a strong advocate of lifting California's pepper spray restrictions - once a felony - I argued with state legislatures that if prevented from self protection by a useful means - the very first strike AGAINST women was accomplished by state legislature itself - holding back a woman's right hand (presumably the one holding the spray canister) which left her to fight single handed against what in many instances is a very determined and trained aggressor. One most men would have some difficulty with.
Naturally the very first volley against decriminalization came from well meaning but overly imaginative cops who foretold instance of armed bandits using this non-lethal weapon to more effectually commit criminal acts.
Certainly this has happened - but not nearly to the degree they fantasized about.
A Girl's Gotta Do What a Girl's Gotta Do informs women of certain options now available to them that were once if not forbidden or at least were socially inappropriate. In the same regressive light, this "inappropriateness" that labeled 30 years ago a "seduction" what we now term rape holds that yesterday "defense" (again assuming the lower social strata) that in an earlier time - say 50 years ago - might have saved countless women's lives and reputations.
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I agree with the other "thumbs down" reviewers. This book is full of old info. and I detest its incessant cutesy girl talk demeanor. Frankly, I was shocked that Gavin de Becker endorsed this book. Safety Chick has great PR. That's the main thing I can say she has going for her, at least in terms of this book.
Moreover, taking a few self defense lessons from a self defense pro hardly qualifies one as an expert. Some of her information, particularly regarding self defense, is downright dangerous and shallow - clearly the mark of someone with little experience.
If you want good information on safety and self defense, read Sanford Strong's "Strong On Defense." I also recommend Gavin de Becker's book "The Gift of Fear." If you want to learn practical self defense and rape defense tactics for women, check out the Dr. Ruthless videos - Fierce and Female.
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Everyone from grandmothers to teenage girls will learn something from the author. Written by a woman, for women, and about women it is full of practical, realistic advice for all situations. Read this book to feel safe and empowered whether traveling, shopping,or working late in the evening.A perfect gift for someone you love whether they are 18 or 80.
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