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 enlarge | Author: Marc Animal Macyoung
Publisher: Paladin Press
Category: Book
List Price: $20.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 672345
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 192
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5
ISBN: 0873647432
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.66
EAN: 9780873647434
ASIN: 0873647432
Publication Date: November 1993
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3.5 stars actually June 6, 2001
16 out of 18 found this review helpful
This book is very long-winded and tedious. Although a lot of Macyoung's advice is sound, the book as a whole is far too drawn out and protracted. It's quite a heavy read and I frequently became bored while reading the book, Another criticism of the book, is that it should have been more structured, in terms of the presentation of the material. Finally, the patronising manner in which Macyoung addresses the reader, is most off putting and disconcerting
 How to Think: 101 May 4, 2000
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
This gem of a book details how to get yourself out of sticky situations you probably shouldn't have gotten into in the first place! MacYoung gives sound advice on how to live your life when persons of nefarious intent are gunning for you, how to think and plan ahead for danger, and the realities of violence. True to Animal's inimitable style, this is also one of the funniest books he's written. Get it.
A must have item January 7, 2000
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I was given the whole series of these books as a present, and as soon as I saw the title of it I thought I had recieved a book on how to run away. The insight Marc has is ingineous and informative. It isn't totally dis-similar from the other titles Mac has released, but is is essential reading if you dont make a habit of reading books of this genre.
A masterful work April 27, 1999
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
Marc Macyoung is one of the most insightful self-defense writers of the 20th century. This book is probably the best self defense title available at Paladin Press. Street E&E discusses the necessity for a "strategic withdrawal" when one is faced with impossible odds. Of course this withdrawal is not simply a retreat but rather an action that is the only sensible alternative to getting beaten by multiple opponents. As Macyoung poigniantly states " the only thing one man can do against a gang is get killed." This work defines hit and run tactics for modern street survival. The fighter who knows how and when to change from a ghost to a tiger is truly formiddable. This fighter has the option of escape or counterattack via guerrila war methods. The entire withdrawal process is explained in this book. From the initial breaking away to the eventual counterattack and disappearance; Macyoung points the way. This book is invaluable for anyone considering self-defense studies. Since no one is invincible and many prefer to "live to fight another day" this book is indispensable. Modern criminals exploit the advantage of superior size, numbers, and armament. Therefore a reasonable person must be prepared for an intelligent withdrawal. This withdrawal is not merely running away but rather the two point system of street evasion and escape. Sabin Smith
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