Gavin de Becker Books in Order

Gavin de Becker examines public fears after September 11, distinguishing security concerns from anxiety amplified by speculation. He considers terrorism, travel, conversations with children, and practical responses intended to help readers assess risk and regain a sense of agency.

Drawing on a detailed collection of attacks and attempted attacks, this book examines the brief moments when protective action matters most. It considers awareness, timing, mental readiness and positioning to help professional protectors understand and interrupt a developing assault.

Gavin de Becker and Emily Horowitz examine the Friedman case, arguing that coercive questioning produced unreliable testimony and wrongful convictions. Their study traces the continuing effects of those practices on children, families, and communities long after the prosecutions.

Gavin de Becker examines how parents can assess danger without surrendering to constant fear. He discusses choosing caregivers and schools, recognizing signs of abuse, preparing children for independence and teaching practical safety skills at different stages of growing up.

Gavin de Becker alleges that government agencies and pharmaceutical companies have suppressed information about childhood vaccines and neurological harm. He examines research, publicity campaigns and institutional conduct, arguing that official reassurances should be tested against original source material.