Violence of Mind

Training and Preparation for Extreme Violence

By: Varg Freeborn

Narrated by: Varg Freeborn

Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins

Publisher's summary

A book covering the topic of self-defense from a shocking, firsthand perspective. The subjects of criminal violence, self-defense, lethal force, mindset, firearms training, and concealment have never been introduced so comprehensively in one place. Having successfully sold worldwide in its independently published and distributed paperback paperback and Kindle formats, Violence of Mind is now available in audiobook form.

"A powerful, gripping, and self-reflective roller coaster that's part cautionary tale, part how-to book on building the counterpart to the high-order predator, Varg makes no apologies for it being an in-your-face look at real violence from the perspective of that rare someone who can speak from deep personal experience, from both sides of the fence. In an industry littered with those often driven by ego, fantasy, and disconnected from reality, there are a vast number of people in this industry that NEED to read this. A book only an authentic leader in the industry could produce, fully-recommended. Read this book if you're serious about personal protection." (D.P. Friesen, Costa Rica)

Varg Freeborn is an author, strength and fitness coach, violence educator, and a lethal force instructor widely known for his unique background in the violent criminal underworld. Having grown up in a violent criminal atmosphere, beginning as a teen he spent five years in prison for a self-defense stabbing gone wrong. Varg later achieved a legal restoration moving forward to train, lecture, and instruct in the tactical firearms and law enforcement communities. His breadth of experience is unmatched in criminal violence education and self-defense training.

©2018 Varg Freeborn (P)2018 Varg Freeborn

Really puts things in perspective

This is definitely a must read for anyone who takes concealed carry serious setting up a structure to push forward.

Outstanding and unique, with principles.

A must read for anyone interested in, preparing for, and especially those who teach training for self defense situations.

Unique and valuable perspectives of the terrain from real experiences broken down into logical core principles that a student of self defense must understand and focus on in their training and their mindset. Understanding what happens in real life situations, by one with real experience to teach about it.

After training in self defense for years, this is one of the best books I've come across.
Outstanding.

Great read for aspiring self-defense trainees.

I think this is a great read for anyone who has an interest in self-defense training. The author does a good job identifying what/who to train for and how. He also provides very interesting insights into the extremely-violent-criminal mindset that I think anyone would benefit from.

AFI review

In your face truth from an author who has been in the fight, must read, not just once self-defenders, and instructors!

Excellent!!

Not only did I read the book, I listened to the Audio version as well, it’s that good. Varg does an outstanding job of explaining his first hand experiences and stories within the entire book. VOM is a great guide in helping understand the violence in this world and the consequences. HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!

Very good book

The authors narration takes getting used to, but by the end of the book he is much smoother.
His techniques for learning are excellent and can be applied to any discipline

Excellent material for all experience levels

This is a book that will seem violent to the average suburbanite but practical to a student of violence A.K.A. a self defense student. Varg has articulated the realities of violence and the fundamental knowledge required to prepare yourself for a violent criminal encounter. This is a great book for the beginning student and seasoned instructor. Varg's position on mental preparedness, situational awareness and posturing, and training methodologies are spot on.

top notch literature!!

awesome book ,great knowledge and perspective. I would definitely read another book by this author.

So Much Right - It Should Be Mandatory

Freeborn does an excellent job of shining a spotlight on most everything subpar in the self-defense arena, especially in challenging outdated theories and over-inflated egos. Several sacred cows get hit.

As a student, there is plenty of food for thought to challenge thinking on what you need to know. As an instructor, there is plenty of food for thought about what you should be teaching. For both - it becomes crystal clear - you're probably not a SWAT Jesus Ninja Operator and poking holes in paper targets at the local range isn't going to make you High Speed-Low Drag when SHTF.

Throughout VoM, it's apparent that self-defense is far more than what many promote it to be. It's also commendable that he calls out the entire 2A Community on the integrity of our words- he's spot on that words matter.... "Tactical"; 'nuff said.

There were a couple of aspects/ subjects which might have made the book more appealing to a broader audience but, 1) they don't take away from the value of Freeborn's book and 2) I doubt he'll care to address them in any future publications or classes. This oddly enough, reflects back on the one antiquated sacred cow that didn't get hit. It's ok; we're still promoting the value of Varg's VoM... we're accustomed to being the overlooked demographic.

Great book

Author is very knowledgeable on subject and has unique perspective. This book is a rare chance to look inside the violent criminal mind and assess your own level of mental preparedness.