FOR PARENTS
Do you avoid speaking to your kids about violence? It�s not your fault; you probably don�t know what to say or even how to begin. Reading The Safety Godmothers: The ABCs of Awareness, Boundaries and Confidence will start the conversation for you in a thorough and entertaining way.
This is a book that will change � and possibly even save � your life, or the life of your child. The Safety Godmothers � Ellen Snortland and Lisa Gaeta � know violence reduction and prevention from A-Z. This book is an invaluable compilation of Ellen and Lisa�s personal safety techniques, practical insights and advice, based on their decades of real-world experience. Gavin de Becker, a revered authority in violence prevention worldwide and Oprah�s go-to expert, shares his know-how in three featured chapters.
In addition, there are more than 20 real-life success stories, where all sorts of people overcame dangerous situations by using time-tested, reliable skills that let them set verbal and physical boundaries when their safety was compromised. The results will astound you!
FOR TEENS:
Uh-oh! A creepy guy scared the wits out of you when you were out with your friends. All you could do was freeze, and hope he�d go away. You want to tell your parents about it, but you don�t want to freak them out because you cherish your freedom. The Safety Godmothers, Ellen Snortland and Lisa Gaeta, hear you.
Your friends say, �Get over it!� �Ignore it.� �You make a big deal out of everything.� Nonetheless, YOU want to understand what to do next time, whether it involves bad behavior by someone you know, or from a stranger. It�s bad enough if you�re a girl; boys are �supposed� to know how to handle dicey situations with violent people. Who can they talk to about personal safety without being labeled a �wimp�?
From weekly indignities at school or work, to really scary situations, reading �The Safety Godmothers: The ABCs of Awareness, Boundaries and Confidence� will help you to be out and about safely. Gavin de Becker, Oprah�s go-to expert, shares his know-how in three featured chapters.
While the subject matter sounds serious, the book is actually a lot of fun. Ellen and Lisa provide �How We See It� commentary that is often irreverent � and sometimes even a little bit naughty! You�ve never had such a good time learning to stay safe.
