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One of the things (but they're many) that really got to me was how Becker really put things in perspective. I'll never ever forget the example of the Antelope in the desert that only "senses" danger in a field; You've seen it on the Discovery Channel where the animals head jerks up and out of no where he runs. Then the next minute a lion or panther leaps out of it's hiding spot.

We are the only species that will ignore our built in danger detector because we don't want to come across as "rude". We were all raised to treat others with respect and not to come across as rude or uppity; though my experience is based on a upbringing in the south.

So here's my gift to you...

If you read this review and never go get the book always remember this. If ever you are about to get on an elevator or walking in a parking lot and you get just a tad bit of a "something isn't right" feeling please turn and walk away. Your conscience will TELL you when something is wrong, LISTEN to it! No matter how silly or ridiculous you may think it is.

We have all been given a gift...the gift of fear, and I'm hoping that we all (especially us ladies) learn it's always better to be safe than sorry.



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