Book excerpt: Financial Self Defence for Canadian Women is a concise, easy to understand overview of the key components of financial planning. This book takes a down-to-earth approach to the most fundamental aspects of good financial know how. The format of the book uses the basics of personal self-defence such as awareness, avoidance and defence and looks at finances using these criteria. Women in Canada need a good resource for basic financial security and this book endeavours to provide just that. It is no longer necessary for women in Canada to be concerned about their financial knowledge as this book will make you feel empowered about your financial matters.