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How Serial Rapists Target Their Victims (From the Files of Linda Fairstein Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Linda Fairstein (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 40 ratings
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Crime expert Linda Fairstein reveals the sinister ways that rapists select and attack their victims, and what you need to know to protect yourself
From the man who haunted midtown Manhattan’s high-rise office buildings, to the stalker in the wooded suburbs near Nashville, serial rapists often have one chilling trait in common: They operate in “comfort zones.” Sometimes they find their own comfort zones, such as the stairwell of a familiar office building. Other times they may pinpoint their victims’ comfort zones, such as the bedroom of an unlocked house. In both cases, experienced sexual predators exploit their potential victims’ most unguarded moments. In How Serial Rapists Target Their Victims, Linda Fairstein breaks down the patterns of these violent criminals and describes the day-to-day ways that women can best safeguard against them. Originally published in Cosmopolitan, this essay is now available in digital format for the first time and features a new introduction by the author.
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    August 14, 2012
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“Fairstein has given those of us concerned with the criminal justice system . . . a history written by the person who made it.” —Gloria Steinem

“[Fairstein writes] with the passion of a great prosecutor.” —Diane Sawyer

“A famed fixture of the criminal justice system for thirty years.” —Dominick Dunne

About the Author

Linda Fairstein is one of America’s foremost legal experts on violent crimes against women and children, and a former chief of the Manhattan District Attorney’s pioneering Special Victims Bureau. She developed many of the techniques that have revolutionized the prosecution of sexual predators, including her early introduction of DNA as a forensic tool. Fairstein is also the author of an internationally bestselling series of crime novels featuring her fictional alter ego, Alex Cooper. The fourteenth book in the series, Night Watch, was published in July 2012. Fairstein has been a contributing editor to Cosmopolitan magazine since 2002. Visit her website at www.lindafairstein.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B008NVZEVS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Open Road Media (August 14, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 14, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3186 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 21 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 40 ratings

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Linda Fairstein was chief of the Sex Crimes Unit of the district attorney's office in Manhattan for more than two decades and is America's foremost legal expert on sexual assault and domestic violence. Her Alexandra Cooper novels are international bestsellers and have been translated into more than a dozen languages. She lives in Manhattan and on Martha's Vineyard. www.lindafairstein.com

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3.8 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars Violence against women is a reality
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2012
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This author has so much knowledge and experience. Violence against women is a reality and I am glad I reminded myself and family of ways to take care of ourselves.
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Diana The Book Nerd
2.0 out of 5 stars Shades of victim shaming and no real info or illustrations on why and how.
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2020
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How Serial Rapists Target Their Victims (From the Files of Linda Fairstein Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Linda Fairstein

Originally, I bought this book because I am a wannabe writer who needed to understand how this works. I thought there would be more theory,anedote and pathological than a self-defense screed with shades of victim shaming. It is a very, very short essay/warning. Thankfully, this book is free, and it is worth every cent.
A 15 year old episode of Criminal Minds gives more info.

2 stars out of 5 (because in the very beginning she does give basic info on the 'schedule' of a serial rapist and explains the motivations of a serial rapist and other rapists)
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Suzette Schoeman
4.0 out of 5 stars She know the finer details.
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2014
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Linda can really put you in the spot. She know the finer details.
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Sommer B.
1.0 out of 5 stars One Star
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2017
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It wasn't that good of a read.
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Sonia Soto Consumer Advocate
1.0 out of 5 stars BUYER BEWARE
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2022
Be mindful of the harm that we can cause, directly or indirectly, by what or whom we condone and support through our consumer dollars. Do your research and you will learn about this "experts" proven mistakes in judgment, as well as her inability to grow from the mistakes that affected so many lives.
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Hanzie
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2018
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Excellent product, delivery and service.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Short read.
Reviewed in Australia on January 31, 2017
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It was a very quick read. Could have a more in depth analysis on the subject and perhaps a few more examples of serial abusers.
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Susha Ella
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in India on January 27, 2016
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Good primer esp. for ladies
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