When Terror Comes to Main Street: A Citizens' Guide to Terror Awareness, Preparedness, and Prevention

by Joseph A. Ruffini

When Terror Comes to Main Street delivers the straight scoop about terrorism, the worst attacks yet to come, and what common citizens must do now, individually and collectively, to prepare for and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 097677531X
• ISBN13: 9780976775317
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Special Operations Association
• Length: 281 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.8" x 5.3"

Customer Reviews

An overdue analysis of the threats we face

This book contains insights and information far above what we are going to get from television or the newspapers. Col Riffini is on time and on target and the depth of knowledge he brings to this issue far exceeds anything else that I have read. The events of recent days (I write this on 9 Oct 06) proves that his analysis is correct. This is a must read for those who want to educate themselves with respect to the war on terror and the dangers that we and our children will face far into the future.

Eye opening must read!

THis book is a must read given the current state of our world with respect to the war on terror. It is educational and informative. Prior to reading it, I was unaware as to how the Islamist movement originated and why the hatred exists. Now it is all too clear. This book will also make you realize how ill-prepared we, as common citizens, are when it comes to terror awareness and prevention. The authos has a direct, informative style and his knowledge in this area is unequalled. I highly recommend this book.

Punchy and Readable

Thousands of books have been written about terrorism, but few for the American people. Ruffini has written a very readable book aimed at the average reader, hard-hitting in its commitment to doing something about terrorism on an individual level because we can't completely rely on the government to protect us. The title tells us that terrorists are not going to limit themselves to high-profile targets such as theWEorld Trade Center, but are bound to hit Main Street sooner or later. This is the theme of the book. Everyone is a potential target. Ruffini lists about 600 terrorist organizations in one chapter of his book. This points up the seriousness and the many facets of the problem. The author explores ways in which Americans can do something to help themselves, from reporting suspicious behavior to preparing individual escape kits. The advice is simple and practical, and Ruffini stresses the urgency of being prepared. Overall, this book is easy to understand, and worth reading for every American concerned with terrorism and hoow it might affect him or her personally.

Incredibly informative and well-written book

Before I read this book, all I knew about the Middle East and terrorism was what I saw on the news, the Daily Show, and heard on NPR. Sanitized, glossed-over, and heavily-spun. In other words, I was pretty clueless and very confused. After reading this book, I actually understand how the world got into the situation it's in, what role our country played in it and - most importantly - what I can do to help to protect myself and my family. We're not getting this information anywhere else. It's scary, disturbing and eye opening, but I'd rather know it than not know it (that whole forewarned is forearmed thing). The book is very scholarly, but also very readable - and does not represent either political side (which I like). Definitely worth the money and time to read it.

Fantastic!

Extremely engrossing read. Insightful--author uses excellent examples to explain complex issues. Glad I bought this book--I highly recommend it to all who think 9-11 was a once in a lifetime day.