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On Combat looks at what happens to the human body under the stresses of deadly battle and the impact on the nervous system, heart, breathing, visual and auditory perception, memory - then discusses new research findings as to what measure warriors can take to prevent such debilitations, so they can stay in the fight, survive, and win. A brief but insightful look at history shows the evolution of combat, the development of the physical and psychological leverage that enables humans to kill other humans, followed by an objective examination of domestic violence in America. The authors reveal the nature of the warrior, brave men and women who train their minds and bodies to go to that place from which others flee.
After examining the incredible impact of a few true warriors in battle, On Combat presents new and exciting research as to how to train the mind to become inoculated to stress, fear, and even pain. Expanding on Lt. Col. Grossman's popular "bulletproof mind" presentation, the audiobook explores what really happens to the warrior after the battle, and shows how emotions, such as relief and self-blame, are natural and healthy ways to feel about having survived combat. A fresh and highly informative look at post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) details how to prevent it, how to survive it should it happen, how to come out of it stronger, and how to help others who are experiencing it.
On Combat is easy to understand and powerful in scope. It is a true classic that will be listened to by new and veteran warriors for years to come.
Read Online On Combat The Psychology and Physiology of Deadly Conflict in War and in Peace Audible Audio Edition Dave Grossman Loren W Christensen Hachette Audio Books
"Dave Grossman is probably the best authority on PTSD. You can find his lectures on youtube if you're on the fence. He has a unique perspective, as he speaks from first hand experience with all of these matters, instead of purely from academic theory. Refreshing for anyone who is a bit tired of academia. Your professors will either love it, or hate it, depending on their bias and background. So use wisely in research papers.
That being said, I don't agree with David Grossman on 100% of the content or details of his book, but he is the most accurate I've seen so far. I'd give him a 90-95%, which is astounding."
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On Combat The Psychology and Physiology of Deadly Conflict in War and in Peace Audible Audio Edition Dave Grossman Loren W Christensen Hachette Audio Books Reviews
- As a police officer I consider this book a must read because it helps you understand what your body goes through during high stress encounters. I have found myself wondering why my body shakes in the past during the presence of danger, and this book helped me understand as well as taught me how to calm myself down. It has helped me keep my head in the game and stay focused in situations where any reasonable person would be scared. Lt. Col. Dave Grossman does a fantastic job of explaining why your body reacts the way it does.
- This audio book is read by Grossman himself, its almost as good as attending one of his fantastic seminars.
The chapters are fairly short so it lends itself well to listening to in the car and not losing track of the content.
And, of course, the content is PHENOMENAL! If you have ever read anything of Grossman's you know hat to expect, high level, intensive content with numerous references to source material (none of that "here's a fact - take my word for it.)
If you are a Law Enforcement Officer , a soldier, a Sheepdog, or any other form of Warrior, this should be required reading, but listening is even better! - This is a must read if you are in any profession that involves danger or a citizen that wants to be part of the solution and not the problem. The thing I thought was amazing in this book is the description of the psychological and physiological responses to a violent and fearful encounter. If you read all about this you will see that many of the police involved shootings were because of nature and not a war on the minorities in this country. It also allows you to see that the police need way better training to be able to counter these byproducts of their dangerous profession.
I am torn on the authors theory that violent movies and headlines are causing the youth to go and shoot up schools. I think that that kind of stuff is probably not healthy but something else must be going on to make a person commit this type of horror.
The chapters on PTSD and veterans coming home are also very timely. It will allow the regular Joe like me to better understand some of the issues our veterans and police are dealing with. - Dave Grossman is probably the best authority on PTSD. You can find his lectures on youtube if you're on the fence. He has a unique perspective, as he speaks from first hand experience with all of these matters, instead of purely from academic theory. Refreshing for anyone who is a bit tired of academia. Your professors will either love it, or hate it, depending on their bias and background. So use wisely in research papers.
That being said, I don't agree with David Grossman on 100% of the content or details of his book, but he is the most accurate I've seen so far. I'd give him a 90-95%, which is astounding. - This was a very difficult book to read because of what I went through in the Marines. It was as if I was going to battle reading the book, but what I learned was worth it. At the end I felt like I lost a really good mentor in Grossman though difficult, but necessary. I would rather be the sheep dog like it says in the book and know that there are bad people out other. To live in denial of that would make me a sheep I refuse to close my eyes.
- "On Combat" by Colonel Dave Grossman is a MUST READ, and better yet "MUST HEAR" book by anyone who has, or may encounter a lethal or deadly force situation. It is ALSO critical for anyone who needs to understand what goes on in the individual during the stresses of physical confrontations. If you're dedicated to protecting your family and loved ones; if you really want to know the impact of the violent video games on your kids, and if you truly want to know the physical and emotional stress of combat and how to deal with it and help others to deal with it, than you CANNOT afford to delay in reading or better yet, listeing to this unabridged audiobook. It is a lifechanger. We need "sheepdogs!" Colonel Grossman has spent his life training and speaking to soldiers, police officers and civilians who have had extraodinary experiences. He himself has had these experiences. Obviously, none of us know, until WE GO THROUGH IT ourselves how we will respond. But you can be BETTER prepared and MUST BE PREPARED for if or when it does occure. This book goes absolutely a long way in a turmultuous world in doing just that! You won't regret a single moment in buying it!
- "On Combat" and "On Killing" by Lt. Col. David Grossman should be mandatory reading before anyone picks up a gun for self defense. I've taught the permit to carry certification course in Minnesota for over 10 years. I know that most people taking this course think they know what they are getting into. They don't. They'll spend a fortune on guns and holsters but won't spend a nickel on the preparation of their mind and body. I literally pray that they will never need to defend themselves. Lt. Col. Grossman presents his years of research as well as that of other experts in the field of combat in an easy to read and digest format. Along with his co author, David Christiansen, he shows that without proper training of the mind as well as the body, we are naturally opposed to taking a human life no matter what the justification. All the shooting competition in the world won't help unless your mind and body are prepared.As he states, "You are the weapon. The gun is a tool". I cannot express how very important "On Combat" is to the "warrior" in all of us who desires to defend our loved ones as well as ourselves. Please read this book.
