Brief Description: Do you know what is involved in the role of a bodyguard? Could you have what it takes to protect the rich and famous? Would you like to learn more about the people who watch over high-profile individuals and celebrities? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are sure to enjoy 101 Interesting Facts about Bodyguards and Bodyguarding.
Did you know that in the UK bodyguards require a Security Industry Authority (SIA) license to work as a Close Protection Officer? Were you aware that hundreds of bodyguards are killed in the line of duty every year but only a small number of these deaths are reported, or that more than one famous person, including a Princess, has married their bodyguard? These are just some of the facts inside this fascinating new book.
Assassination attempts, attacks on celebrities, bodyguarding in other countries, Royal bodyguards, the origins and traditions of bodyguarding and all the facts and figures associated with the profession can all be found inside this book. This is a must-have for anyone with an interest bodyguards and the people they protect.