Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read.
Start by marking “Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life: A Former CIA Officer Reveals Safety and Survival Techniques to Keep You and Your Family Protected” as Want to Read:
Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life book. Read 156 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. The New York Times bestseller that reveals t.
Rate this book
See a Problem?
- Penguin Books just released my new book called Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life and it contains over 230 pages of safety and survival secrets. Some of these secrets have already saved people's lives, just take a look at the reviews below.
- As the leading resource for home and personal defense, ex-CIA officer Jason Hanson provides insight into the world of security and spy techniques.
We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life by Jason Hanson.
Not the book you’re looking for?Preview — Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life by Jason Hanson
The New York Times bestseller that reveals the safety, security, and survival techniques that 99% of Americans don’t know—but should
When Jason Hanson joined the CIA in 2003, he never imagined that the same tactics he used as a CIA officer for counter intelligence, surveillance, and protecting agency personnel would prove to be essential in every day civilian life.
In ad..more
When Jason Hanson joined the CIA in 2003, he never imagined that the same tactics he used as a CIA officer for counter intelligence, surveillance, and protecting agency personnel would prove to be essential in every day civilian life.
In ad..more
Published September 22nd 2015 by TarcherPerigee (first published September 1st 2015)
To see what your friends thought of this book,please sign up.
To ask other readers questions aboutSpy Secrets That Can Save Your Life,please sign up.
Recent Questions
MFM Master Book List 85 books — 4 voters
More lists with this book..
Rating details
|
Mar 15, 2016Jim rated it liked it · review of another edition
Did you ever deal with a car salesman who left you feeling just a bit icky? You know the guy is selling you something useful, but he's doing it so smooth and slick you can't help but feel you're being taken? That's sort of the feeling I had while reading this. Mr Hanson comes across like a snake oil salesman, never missing a chance to refer you to his blog or website and remind you that he is the CEO of this and the seller of that and has been such a great operative who can dive deeper and come..more
Dec 08, 2015Jenny (Reading Envy) rated it liked it · review of another edition Shelves: audiobook, read2015, reviewcopy, secret-agents-and-detectives
I received a review copy of this book in audio from the publisher. I accepted because I was thinking of Jason Matthews, a longtime CIA operative who wrote a very compelling spy novel Red Sparrow. This is not the same guy but I finished it anyway!
I had a goal for my reading in 2015 to read more spy books - fiction and non-fiction, but I haven't done as much of it as I would have liked. When this one came along I thought why not? The author was in the CIA for a time, but chose to leave to live bac..more
Mar 01, 2016Mauoijenn rated it it was okI had a goal for my reading in 2015 to read more spy books - fiction and non-fiction, but I haven't done as much of it as I would have liked. When this one came along I thought why not? The author was in the CIA for a time, but chose to leave to live bac..more
Shelves: creepy-fun-times, wacky-bizarre-weird, freaks-4all-ages, just-4-thought, 2016-rc
If you ever want to look paranoid out in public, like FOR REAL, then live by this book. I mean, it might save you life one day but most likely it will just get you pointed at and maybe even the cops called on your butt. Crazy times if you want to live like a spy.
Well, this one was underwhelming.
How could I resist such a book? Doesn't almost everybody like espionage and spies, and wouldn't almost everyone be lured in when a book promises to share spy secrets? I know I did, and I was looking forward to reading it for a long time.
But I was very underwhelmed. There were some useful tips in the book, but I felt like most of the advice was common sense. There were hardly any self defense tips (which were the ones I was most looking forward to), and mr. Hanson..more
How could I resist such a book? Doesn't almost everybody like espionage and spies, and wouldn't almost everyone be lured in when a book promises to share spy secrets? I know I did, and I was looking forward to reading it for a long time.
But I was very underwhelmed. There were some useful tips in the book, but I felt like most of the advice was common sense. There were hardly any self defense tips (which were the ones I was most looking forward to), and mr. Hanson..more
Spy Secrets Pdf Free
Feb 19, 2017Lance Charnes rated it it was ok · review of another edition
The come-on is irresistible: learn about secret spy self-defense techniques, described by a former CIA operative. After all, most everyone daydreams once in a while about being James Bond or Sydney Bristow. But you may find that what was promised and what you get aren't the same things. Don't be surprised -- the spy's most valuable talent is deception.
The premise behind this book is valid. CIA field officers need to know how to protect themselves in hostile environments and stay away from people..more
The premise behind this book is valid. CIA field officers need to know how to protect themselves in hostile environments and stay away from people..more
Dec 11, 2015Jeanette rated it liked it · review of another edition
Most readers would never follow half of these suggestions. But I do think because of the 7 points in the first chapters- there is some worth to get out of this book.
People who disdain some of these habits, like the pen protocol? They must live in cozy, safe, and statistically lucky locations. And they must never travel outside of those, either.
Beyond the tricks you must practice with the duct tape, ties etc. (which so few people do, even if given the free classes)- the best aspect of this book..more
People who disdain some of these habits, like the pen protocol? They must live in cozy, safe, and statistically lucky locations. And they must never travel outside of those, either.
Beyond the tricks you must practice with the duct tape, ties etc. (which so few people do, even if given the free classes)- the best aspect of this book..more
Feb 21, 2016Anastasia rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Great book! Everyone should read this, especially women. Hanson teaches us about situational awareness: maybe you should stop using your smart phone in public, especially in shopping malls and concentrate on what's happening around you. Also, what are the pre-incident indicators, signs that someone will be attempting to hurt you. How to avoid dangerous situations, what to carry in your bag, how to escape duct tape, social engineering.. Some of these advices might seem too much but there's a lot..more
Very useful and also a fun read. I think it's a must-read for everyone. Like Jason says, It's unlikely any of this will happen to you but it does happen every day and you just never know.
I like to say I'd rather be prepared for nothing than not prepared for something.
Jason teaches situational awareness, how to escape from duct tape,rope, zip ties (it's surprisingly easy), how to make burglars avoid your home, how to avoid a carjacking, staying safe while traveling, some self-defense and more.
Mar 26, 2019Forrest rated it it was amazingI like to say I'd rather be prepared for nothing than not prepared for something.
Jason teaches situational awareness, how to escape from duct tape,rope, zip ties (it's surprisingly easy), how to make burglars avoid your home, how to avoid a carjacking, staying safe while traveling, some self-defense and more.
Shelves: 2019, self-help, science-and-technology, crime, cia-fbi-ss, lds
Great book full of useful and and important information along with precise and clear techniques. Pick a lock, hotwire an old car, execute a 180 while driving, fend off a knife attack, it's all here. Some things are common sense to most people, but there is plenty of information that most of us have probably never considered such as the usefulness of a small tactical pen, or how to effectively ram a vehicle (it's not like the b.s. you see in movies).
Some parts were more entertaining rather than..more
Read this book and Gain Awareness
Many of us walk through life unaware of our surroundings. Our heads are down and focused on our cell phone or some other distraction. Former CIA officer Jason Hanson encourages awareness and sensitivity to your surroundings and that message is central to this well-written book. I don’t plan to disappear or pick a lock but I found the information insightful and helpful.
As Hanson writes in the first chapter, “My mission in writing, SPY SECRETS THAT CAN SAVE YOUR L..more
Many of us walk through life unaware of our surroundings. Our heads are down and focused on our cell phone or some other distraction. Former CIA officer Jason Hanson encourages awareness and sensitivity to your surroundings and that message is central to this well-written book. I don’t plan to disappear or pick a lock but I found the information insightful and helpful.
As Hanson writes in the first chapter, “My mission in writing, SPY SECRETS THAT CAN SAVE YOUR L..more
Jun 15, 2018Krystal rated it really liked it · review of another edition
This book was interesting. Former CIA agent Jason Hanson shares some secrets used by the CIA
how to get out of being tied up with rope, zip ties and duct tape, to how to be aware of your surroundings and what to do if you are being followed and how to keep yourself safe while in a foreign country. He also shares stories of how people easily get scammed and manipulated by social engineering.
how to get out of being tied up with rope, zip ties and duct tape, to how to be aware of your surroundings and what to do if you are being followed and how to keep yourself safe while in a foreign country. He also shares stories of how people easily get scammed and manipulated by social engineering.
This reads as if someone had googled various topics and then put all the information they found to pad out the chapters. I started getting suspicious when it confidently stated that 60% of rapes occur during home invasions (I can point you to a US Department of Justice study showing that 82% of rapes are committed by non-strangers), and said that statistic came from the FBI. Good luck finding any of the statistics mentioned along with it - they seem to have come from dubious postings by security..more
Feb 15, 2016Rian Nejar rated it it was ok
Interesting and informative, but a loud and distracting sales pitch far more than a helpful book. Innumerable references to the author's website, and exhortations to view his videos etc., detracted from any true learning from the book.
It is telling, for an ex-spy from the Ceee Ieeye Aaaa, that the author fails to adequately mask details of an incident while casually changing the name of a victim to 'Danny.' It does not take much to determine that this particular incident the author uses to supp..more
It is telling, for an ex-spy from the Ceee Ieeye Aaaa, that the author fails to adequately mask details of an incident while casually changing the name of a victim to 'Danny.' It does not take much to determine that this particular incident the author uses to supp..more
Sep 24, 2015Cherei rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
My mind is bursting from all of the knowledge I've learned in reading this book cover to cover! I now know how to escape if bound with duct tape, rope, or zip ties. I have the basic knowledge of how to hot-wire a car, pick many types of locks, get out of handcuffs, and flat out put a major physical hurt on anyone dumb enough to grab me from any angle. Roadblock. pfffffft. child's play. I'll drive right through it!
I know that this is going to be one of those rare books that I will insist every..more
I know that this is going to be one of those rare books that I will insist every..more
I wasn't expecting much when I found this book, but.. just.. wow.
The amount of self-aggrandizing propaganda and marketing fit into the book, especially the first chapter, was impressive. It felt like every other sentence started out with 'As a CIA officer..' or something similar.
It just felt very hard to relate to the author, especially when he brags about the fact that he's never sent a text message.
I agree with his overall statement about too many people today being so focused on their mob..more
The amount of self-aggrandizing propaganda and marketing fit into the book, especially the first chapter, was impressive. It felt like every other sentence started out with 'As a CIA officer..' or something similar.
It just felt very hard to relate to the author, especially when he brags about the fact that he's never sent a text message.
I agree with his overall statement about too many people today being so focused on their mob..more
I won this book on Goodreads but I never received it so I can't review it. I really wanted to read it too.
Nov. 23- two months later and I just got the book in the mail. I will read it and review soon. Thank you
Well, I finally got a copy of this wonderful book. Actually I ended up with two copies and gave one to someone else.
It was fascinating. The ideas in it were easy to utilize and very helpful. I think every single person should read this. The stories he used along with his tips and recommend..more
Nov. 23- two months later and I just got the book in the mail. I will read it and review soon. Thank you
Well, I finally got a copy of this wonderful book. Actually I ended up with two copies and gave one to someone else.
It was fascinating. The ideas in it were easy to utilize and very helpful. I think every single person should read this. The stories he used along with his tips and recommend..more
Apr 17, 2017Ryan Lackey rated it really liked it · review of another edition
I was afraid this would be super cheesy, but it is a decent collection of (fairly standard) security and safety advice, told by a former CIA guy who now has a business teaching people these skills.
The one funny part is his extreme aversion to smartphones; a lot of older CIA people got burned in Italy from featurephones, but in general I'd say no one is going to sacrifice smartphones for security, so it would be more useful to describe how to use a smartphone safely. There are a lot of obvious ad..more
The one funny part is his extreme aversion to smartphones; a lot of older CIA people got burned in Italy from featurephones, but in general I'd say no one is going to sacrifice smartphones for security, so it would be more useful to describe how to use a smartphone safely. There are a lot of obvious ad..more
Mar 19, 2016Rasmus Nord rated it it was ok · review of another edition
Not enough details on actual Trade Craft. It is mainly common sense personal safety measures from a man who is clearly somewhat paranoid, and feeding off people's fears from all the stories they read on the internet, which amplify the sense that their lives are more insecure now than 20 years ago, when that statistically isn't the case. When you advise stocking food for 1 year you are in survivalist territory. That said, some of the advice for travelling abroad and having basic equipment for eme..more
Apr 14, 2019Floyd Livingston rated it really liked it
This was a fun and light read by a legit agent. The tips and tricks that anyone begin to use at anytime is helpful and practical. He explains simple and probable scenarios that can change lives, and how you can be prepared for them. For example, one thing I immediately did was buy a pack of water, and a first aid kit, and a flashlight and put it in the trunk of my car.
Getting off the 'x' is key too. Highly recommend it.
Dec 23, 2017Rosey Waters rated it really liked itGetting off the 'x' is key too. Highly recommend it.
Shelves: author-male, 4-star-reads, decade-published-2010, category-non-fiction, type-full-length, age-general, genre-psych
Read for research so not sure about star rating..
Aug 01, 2017Robert Knotts rated it really liked it
I listened to the audio version. Over all some interesting techniques but some were just common sense. But overall gave me some ideas on how to protect myself.
Apr 24, 2018Alex Shrugged rated it liked it · review of another edition Shelves: god-and-guns, christian, non-fiction, religion, survival, reviewed-books, autobiography, biography, military
This is a fairly straight forward 'How can I survive an attack by a mugger, kidnapper, robber, car jacker' book. The advice is clear and sensible. He offers videos on the Internet and links to defense products such as a pen that can be used to defend yourself. (It's made out of airplane steel.)
The book reminds me of two other books.. The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence and The Art of Invisibility: The World's Most Famous Hacker Teaches You How to Be Safe in the Ag..more
Jul 07, 2015Melissa I rated it it was amazingThe book reminds me of two other books.. The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence and The Art of Invisibility: The World's Most Famous Hacker Teaches You How to Be Safe in the Ag..more
Recommended to Melissa by: A Shelf Awareness newsletter/email find
Shelves: 2015-read, favorites, 0-thank-you-a-p-b-gr, 1-first-reads-read-ty, high-interest-topics
Full Review to come.. This book is awesome. A non-fiction read that's absolutely perfect for me and my interests. So grateful for it! Most definitely recommend it!!! More details to come...
THANK YOU a million+ .@PenguinBooks .@PenguinRandom .@ShelfAwareness and of course the author of , Jason Hanson Loved, LOVE it.
THANK YOU a million+ .@PenguinBooks .@PenguinRandom .@ShelfAwareness and of course the author of , Jason Hanson Loved, LOVE it.
Sep 21, 2015Marcia marked it as to-read
I won this book from the goodreads.com goveaway, but never received it. I finally reached out to the goodreads staff for help. They contacted the publisher who was suppose to send out the book. Instead they did a bait and switch sending out some poetry book that I have absolutely no interest in reading. I don't believe any of the winners received their books. Not happy.
11/21/15 After contacting the publisher, using the email address on the email address listed on the 'wrong', this books was sent..more
11/21/15 After contacting the publisher, using the email address on the email address listed on the 'wrong', this books was sent..more
When TEOTWAWKI arrives (google it!), you'll want to be fit, aware and knee-deep in your year's worth of food supplies, according to Hanson. Also, you should probably be packing heat for your basic everyday catastrophe. Knives too. Lots of knives.
Some good info on basic situational awareness, but the various descriptions of escape methods really needed visuals.
Some good info on basic situational awareness, but the various descriptions of escape methods really needed visuals.
May 01, 2016Liberty rated it liked it · review of another edition
Decent read for quick reference. I used some of the information for research, but found that most of the book contained common sense. The writing style is bland and feels slightly egotistical. If you're looking for a book that will help you in your daily life, I recommend the SAS Survival Handbook by Wiseman, rather than this. It reads like something you'd buy off of an infomercial.
This was a win on Goodreads. I really wanted this book but for some reason it never came. Therefore I can't review it until I receive it. I did mark it as unreceived in Goodreads but....Oh well!
Sep 06, 2016Micheal Franklin rated it it was amazing
This is a great companion to The Gift of Fear.
Even though written by different authors, both are right on with their information, and delivery.
I recommend this book to everyone I know. This information could save your life someday!
Even though written by different authors, both are right on with their information, and delivery.
I recommend this book to everyone I know. This information could save your life someday!
Dec 18, 2015Anna rated it liked it
most of the tips here are for those with good eyesight. :-/
the author advices to also have a lot of knives and emergency food kits everywhere.
not many tips i can use in the real life.
the author advices to also have a lot of knives and emergency food kits everywhere.
not many tips i can use in the real life.
Fun read, but not a tremendous amount of detailed information within this book, If you're paying attention, then you will realize that sprinkled in with the information is an infomercial in book form: 'Once you read this, then learn more (after you 'register' the book) at my site!'). Hanson runs his own service training people, which I am hoping is more useful than the book. Many 'real-life scenarios' that 'could have been avoided' if only people knew what was in this book! Overly dramatic in pl..more
topics | posts | views | last activity |
---|---|---|---|
Book Giveaways:Win Flying Cars and/or Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life | 1 | 8 | Nov 17, 2015 10:50AM |
Spy Secrets For Kids
Recommend It | Stats | Recent Status Updates
See similar books…
If you like books and love to build cool products, we may be looking for you.
Learn more »
Learn more »
See top shelves…
23followers
Jason Hanson Spy Secrets
“TacticalSpyPen.com. Another” — 0 likes
“It’s hands that kill—hands reach for knives or guns and throw punches.” — 0 likes
More quotes…In the spirit of Jocko Willink's Extreme Ownership and Chris Voss' Never Split the Difference comes the most empowering sales tool yet: a practical guide on how to use proven spy techniques to bolster your business strategies. Even if you’ve never seen a James Bond film or never met a real-life CIA agent, you should know that spies are geniuses at surviving covertly. Their ability to communicate in code is practically written into their DNA. And while it’s true that spies receive some of the best survival training in the world, there’s another, more critical skill a spy must have to survive… business savvy.
In Agent of Influence, bestselling author Jason Hanson, a former CIA special agent and founder of Spy Escape School, reveals how anyone can use spy tactics for increased success, from learning how to strategically plan your day to mastering the steps you’ll need to embrace challenges and set achievable, personal goals. He teaches you how to develop a winning sales personality and target the perfect business opportunity using the SADR cycle—”spotting,” “assessing,” “developing,” and “recruiting.” With this invaluable and unique handbook, you will become a more productive, confidant professional or entrepreneur.
Discover how to use proven spy techniques to bolster your business strategies—from self-advocation to selling to interviewing—and ultimately make more money. In our evolving age of entrepreneurships, corporate careers, and self-run businesses, Jason’s message will appeal to those looking for a competitive leg up, and who entrust the insider secrets of spy practice to take them there.
Microso.You can now get a Surface Go from Microsoft Store and get a free HEX Surface Go sleeve ($44.95 value). The headphones, which are appealing especially to developers and other office wor.If you are a regular Xbox Live subscribers there is now an amazing deal available to you which will give you access to more than a hundred games on your Xbox or PC for only a dollar. The Windows 10 S 2-in-1 detachable comes with integrated 4G LTE for seamless connectivity, meaning you.A month after the last discount, Microsoft’s well-received Surface Headphones are once again $100 off.