Dangerous Instincts: How Gut Feelings Betray Us (2011) - Plot & Excerpts
Much of O'Toole's instructions are common sense, I know, common sense isn't too common these days. :) So, kudos to her for compiling this book. She gives many valuable examples to back up her instructions and "how-to" information as well. Some of the statistics she gives are chilling, and hopefully give some people pause for thought. It is a fairly quick read and worth it.I'd really give it a 3.5/5 rating, but no half stars, so it is as shown.Recommended. I've read a ton of true-crime serial killer books and most of my reasoning is that I want to be sure never to become a victim. This book is for all of the folks out there (like me) who are too nice and have a hard time saying no and worry about hurting peoples' feelings AND forget to guard their own safety. It teaches about not only evaluating the danger from people we don't know that well but,more importantly, evaluating the danger from people we deal with every day and that we trust our homes and our children with. It also teaches about making smarter decisions in our everyday life, which, basically EVERYONE could benefit from.
What do You think about Dangerous Instincts: How Gut Feelings Betray Us (2011)?
It can definitely help you decide whether or not you're reading people properly. Well done.
—kate8771
Very insightful, lots of good lessons in this book that should be taken to heart.
—Aphrodite
I will definitely make my kids read this before they go to college!
—Nimi
Easy and interesting. Not gory. Gives good tips for all of us.
—mehrun
