Fight Back: Tackling Terrorism, Liddy Style

Gordon Liddy offers a tremendous resource in workplace, home and personal security with Fight Back. Of particular interest was the section on Personal Security. While comprised primarily of common sense details and specifics, it serves as a step-by-step blueprint for areas that may have been overlooked due to the myopia of daily living. With its impressive array of co-authors, Fight Back is a "must have" for security conscious Americans everywhere.

Liddy does a great job in letting you know not only what's at jeopardy but why.He spells out what a terrorist will strike,and how and why a terrorist will go after certain things.It's not a matter of if terrorist will strike,but when and where.

I've read some of the reviews and I picked up on a couple of themes: 1) Redundant information, available on the web; and, 2) designed for CEOs. Both can be true if you limit the information that way, but I'd ask two questions. How many people have read http://ready.gov? How many people are aware that the same situational awareness that applies to CEOs applies to all of us? This book doesn't claim to be the "be all, end all" of personal security or define everything applicable to everyone, as is evidenced by bibliography and references. It defines threats, backgrounds and considerations for personal preparedness. It suggests that we are the first responders for our own personal safety, suggests the same prudent recommendations apply to non-CEOs, and provides appropriate responses to known threats. My only regret is that practice is not stressed as much as awareness. Shelter in place covers what is required, but does not seem to stress the drill. How long will it take you to seal off? Did you miss anything? What personal modifications for shelter in place do you need? How long does it take you to accomplish this? What did you miss the first time you tried? If you don't practice, you won't know until it counts. That's too late. Terrorism ain't just for CEOs anymore. This book has excellent information not covered in the press, prudent responses, and prudent preparations. My only suggestion is practice. It enables personal adaptation of the information provided.

Like most, my family is my top priority. And, like many in this post 9/11 environment, I want to know what I can do to protect my family. The book provides a macro overview of global threats to the country, as well as a list of personal safety tips that are useful in every day life. I was frankly surprised that Liddy wrote such a useful, practical book. Not like him and likely a reflection of the influence of his co-authors. Great read!

An excellent summary of solutions for terrorism and other security issues. A very easy to read, useful, and common sense guide. The medical response guide is especially comprehensive. None of the usual Liddy rhetoric much more about helping yourself in an emergency. It will make you and your family feel much, much safer, and is a must for small business owners and security professionals alike.