Personal Security Handbook

This book is great! It's written for ordinary people--and it explains "security" in the broad context of what it means to keep yourself and your family safe. Security is more than just a bunch of martial arts dance steps. It's knowing what to look for in a crowd. And what to do when a hurricane is coming your way. It's NOT about fighting people; it's about avoiding risks. That's something that most Americans don't realize. The best way to keep yourself safe is to keep away from dangerous situations. A friend of mine recommended this book because he's been saying for years that security isn't about plywood and duct tape--or TV cameras and hand guns. Those are all just tools. Understanding security means knowing how and when to use those tools. This book gives you that understanding. I also bought Silver Lake Publishing's book on Identity Theft. It's a kind of a companion book to this one--and it's also very good. But this book has a broader view.

I'm a financial and legal consultant who handles personal finance and security issues for high-net-worth individuals on the West Coast. I've been recommending this book to my clients for about a year. Most of them find it very useful. It's the most comprehensive guide to personal security for lay people on the market. The best security decisions that most people can make are the things NOT to do and the places NOT to go. This book explains why this is so and how ordinary people can make sure they minimize risks and dangers in their lives.

Both personal and home security are increasing issues in our dangerous world - and The Personal Security Handbook tackles both, with chapters offering practical, tested tools for keeping both self and possessions safe, whether at work or at home. From physical security to online risks, disaster preparation, and watching out for encounters with strangers during travel, The Personal Security Handbook is one of the few to address all kinds of security issues pertaining to both possessions and self, and should be on the bookshelf of every consumer.