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Left of Bang
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- Narrated by: Danny Campbell
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You walk into a restaurant and get an immediate sense that you should leave. You are about to step onto an elevator with a stranger, and something stops you. You interview a potential new employee who has the résumé to do the job, but something tells you not to offer the position. These scenarios all represent "left of bang", the moments before something bad happens. But how many times have you talked yourself out of leaving the restaurant, getting off the elevator, or getting over your silly "gut" feeling about someone? Is there a way not just to listen to your inner protector more but to actually increase your sensitivity to threats before they happen?
Legendary marine general James Mattis asked the same question and issued a directive to operationalize the Marine Corps' Combat Hunter program. A comprehensive and no-nonsense approach to heightening each and every one of our gifts of fear, Left of Bang is the result.
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The revised and updated edition of Lt. Col. Dave Grossman's modern classic about the psychology of combat, hailed by the Washington Post as "an illuminating account of how soldiers learn to kill and how they live with the experiences of having killed". In World War II, only 15 to 20 percent of combat infantry were willing to fire their rifles. In Korea, about 50 percent. In Vietnam, the figure rose to more than 90 percent. The good news is that most soldiers are loath to kill.
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- By Mattie on 05-20-10
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Violence of Mind
- Training and Preparation for Extreme Violence
- By: Varg Freeborn
- Narrated by: Varg Freeborn
- Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins
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A book covering the topic of self-defense from a shocking, firsthand perspective. The subjects of criminal violence, self-defense, lethal force, mindset, firearms training, and concealment have never been introduced so comprehensively in one place.
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Awesome Book!!
- By Scott on 02-16-21
By: Varg Freeborn
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The Gift of Fear
- Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence
- By: Gavin de Becker
- Narrated by: Gavin de Becker
- Length: 12 hrs and 50 mins
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These days, no one in America feels immune to violence. But now, in this extraordinary, groundbreaking book, the nation's leading expert on predicting violent behavior unlocks the puzzle of human violence and shows that, like every creature on earth, we have within us the ability to predict the harm others might do us and get out of its way. Contrary to popular myth, human violence almost always has a discernible motive and is preceded by clear warning signs.
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Decent book severely undermined by last chapter.
- By zachary on 11-01-22
By: Gavin de Becker
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The Power of Awareness
- And Other Secrets from the World's Foremost Spies, Detectives, and Special Operators on How to Stay Safe and Save Your Life
- By: Dan Schilling
- Narrated by: Dan Schilling
- Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins
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In his empowering book, Dan Schilling shares how to identify and avoid threats using situational awareness and intuition just like the pros. Told with wit and wisdom, this compelling guide uses harrowing stories from Dan's special operations career and those of other experts to outline six easily implemented rules you can apply anywhere to improve your personal safety.
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Good information but a miss on delivery possibly
- By HonestBuyer on 04-30-23
By: Dan Schilling
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On Spiritual Combat
- 30 Missions for Victorious Warfare
- By: Dave Grossman, Adam Davis
- Narrated by: Lt. Col. David Grossman
- Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins
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Civilization is fighting to survive tragic times. On Spiritual Combat is a spiritual warfare guide for military members, law enforcement officers, first responders, and all sheepdogs. It prepares their hearts and minds for battle, teaching them to identify, understand, and fight evil forces
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Awesome book!
- By Dan on 02-20-21
By: Dave Grossman, and others
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Verbal Judo, Updated Edition
- The Gentle Art of Persuasion
- By: George J. Thompson PhD, Jerry B. Jenkins, Lee Fjelstad - foreword, and others
- Narrated by: Keith Szarabajka
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
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When you react, the event controls you. When you respond, you’re in control. Verbal Judo is the classic guide to the martial art of the mind and mouth that can help you defuse confrontations and generate cooperation, whether you're talking to a boss, a spouse, or even a teenager. For more than a generation, Dr. George J. Thompson's essential handbook has taught people how to communicate more confidently and persuasively in any situation.
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Kept thinking it was already started
- By Kim Dushinski on 05-24-17
By: George J. Thompson PhD, and others
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Leadership in the Shadows
- Special Operations Soldier
- By: SGM Kyle Lamb
- Narrated by: Kyle E Lamb
- Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins
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Organizations succeed or fail based on the quality of their leaders. Even in the technology soaked 21st Century, leaders are still the key element in the accomplishment of your mission. Leadership in the Shadows describes, in detail, a set of leadership principles which have been proven in the most challenging conditions America has faced over the last two decades. Drawn from real life experiences, SGM (R) Lamb's lessons will give you the tools and insight to raise your leadership skills to the next level.
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Excellent!
- By Anonymous User on 05-17-20
By: SGM Kyle Lamb
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Deadly Force
- Understanding Your Right to Self-Defense, 2nd Edition
- By: Massad Ayoob
- Narrated by: Massad Ayoob
- Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins
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Deadly Force, 2nd Edition is a continuation of Ayoob’s mission to educate gun owners on all aspects of lethal force laws. Drawing on more than four decades of experience as an expert witness for the courts in weapons and shooting cases and serving as a fully sworn and empowered part-time police officer for 43 years, Ayoob also educates through his Massad Ayoob Group classes such as the Armed Citizen’s Rules of Engagement.
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Important update of a classic
- By Tim on 05-09-23
By: Massad Ayoob
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The Art of Attack
- Attacker Mindset for Security Professionals
- By: Maxie Reynolds
- Narrated by: Stephanie Dillard
- Length: 9 hrs and 50 mins
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In The Art of Attack: Attacker Mindset for Security Professionals, Maxie Reynolds untangles the threads of a useful, sometimes dangerous, mentality. The book shows ethical hackers, social engineers, and pentesters what an attacker mindset is and how to and how to use it to their advantage.
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A Chess game to win
- By Anonymous User on 10-19-22
By: Maxie Reynolds
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Heroes Among Us
- Firsthand Accounts of Combat from America's Most Decorated Warriors in Iraq and Afghanistan
- By: Chuck Larson
- Narrated by: Lloyd James
- Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins
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Over one million Americans have served in Iraq and Afghanistan in the past four years, but fewer than 500 from this group have earned a Silver Star, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, or the Medal of Honor. Those who have been awarded these distinguished honors all demonstrated an extraordinary courage under fire in the worst of circumstances.
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Wow!
- By John on 01-28-10
By: Chuck Larson
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Violence of Action
- The Untold Stories of the 75th Ranger Regiment in the War on Terror
- By: Charles Faint, Marty Skovlund Jr., Leo Jenkins
- Narrated by: Sean Crisden, Paul Boehmer, Emily Durante
- Length: 13 hrs and 58 mins
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Violence of Action is much more than the true, first-person accounts of the 75th Ranger Regiment in the Global War on Terror. Within this audio are the heartfelt, firsthand accounts from and about the men who lived, fought, and died for their country, their regiment, and each other. Objective Rhino, Haditha Dam, recovering Jessica Lynch, the hunt for Zarqawi, the recovery of Extortion 17, and everything in between...
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Great Book
- By shane on 06-18-15
By: Charles Faint, and others
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- Mary
- 12-18-15
Amazing Read
What made the experience of listening to Left of Bang the most enjoyable?
The practical content for improving one's personal safety was extremely valuable.
What other book might you compare Left of Bang to and why?
The Gift of Fear by Gavin De Becker
Any additional comments?
I have listened to this book several times and each time learned something new.
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- Tsmokey
- 07-13-21
Interesting and Informative
This book has encouraged me to be more aware of my surroundings. Watching for people who are exhibiting unusual behaviors in a given situation just might save lives.
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- Wendy
- 05-08-20
Excellent Information
Great information, well organized, expertly presented. This book will inspire you to want to learn more in order to perform at the level required to save lives.
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- P Kelley
- 03-09-20
Situational Awareness Bible
A must read for those in law enforcement or the armed forces. The premiere study of situational awareness.
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- Demetrias
- 12-01-20
Must Read for Everyone
This is a well-written, well narrated book. Like most, I wish this concept/training was available sooner and more widely administered. Nonetheless, I am very thankful for these authors' contribution to making our warriors more aware and better equipped to operate in austere environments.
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- kenny freeman
- 10-04-20
great knowledge
this is something everyone can use. it is centered around marines and the marine corps, but its worth a read from everyone.
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- B. Smith
- 10-15-18
I thought the book was very good.
I thought the book was very good and full of useful information. I wish I had read this book earlier.
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- Irrintra
- 09-18-17
More than what I bargained for
I choose this book to improve my situational awareness and figured that what works for our Marines would be "good enough" for me. "Good enough" is a vast understatement. While the self-promotion was tiresome at best, the relevant content was truly enlightening.
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- Anthony Johnson
- 02-14-18
Must Read!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes! What is taught in this book is something I use everyday now. This has helped me see things I did not see in the past.
What does Danny Campbell bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
When the author reads his own book he can emphasize with his voice what is more important than me trying to read it into the story.
What insight do you think you’ll apply from Left of Bang?
Situational awareness!
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- Rswimmer01
- 05-22-18
Important info for everyone
the narrator took time to get into the rhythm, but a must for anyone choosing an awareness mindset.
however, if you've already had any SA training, nothing here is shocking or world changing
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