| At Home in the Real World: A Manual for the Modern Woman in an Unstable World Volume 1 Contributor(s): Meyer, Suzy (Author) |
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ISBN: 1543914330 ISBN-13: 9781543914337 Publisher: Bookbaby OUR PRICE: $31.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - House & Home | Security |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 8.4" W x 10.9" (1.23 lbs) 184 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: When it comes to home security and defense, nobody takes on the topics of Awareness, Prevention and Defense like Suzy Meyer. In At Home in the Real World: A Manual for the Modern Woman in an Unstable World, she uses personal narrative and illustrations, to capture her transformation from Queen of Denial to a stronger, more grounded individual capable of defending her home and herself. Meyer boldly exposes 5 dangerous myths about police protection and restraining orders, and uncovers the shocking extent of unreported crimes against people and property. Each reader is shown how to assess the safety of her or his home and how to strengthen weak areas. These lessons are based on three tenets: Eliminate Surprise, Deter Access, and Have a Plan Meyer also encourages each person to tap into their primal instincts and get strong, both physically and mentally. In Defense, she gives careful consideration to unarmed self defense, improvised weapons, pepper spray, and firearms. The treatment on guns for home defense is deeply researched, thoughtful and articulate. The combination of narrative, images, quotes and humor make it a compelling read that's been called "a manual to live by. The book includes:
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