PLEASE NOTE: This is a companion to Gavin de Becker’s The Gift of Fear and NOT the original book. Preview: The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker is a self-help book about assessing potential violence and staying safe across a range of environments. After violent episodes, observers often will remark that they didn’t think the offender was capable of committing a criminal act, such as stalking, domestic abuse, or even assassination… Inside this companion: Overview of the book Important People Key Insights Analysis of Key Insights About the Author:  With Instaread, you can get the notes and insights from a book in 15 minutes or less. Visit our website at instaread.co.