BULLETPROOF IS THE ULTIMATE SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR EVERY YOUNG WOMAN IN COLLEGE Crime can happen to anyone at any time, but when you look at the statistics for just about any crime, you’ll see that young women ages 18-24 are disproportionately victimized. It’s not a hopeless situation. For every bad thing that could happen, there’s a whole list of things you can do to lessen your chances of it happening to you. That’s what this book is about. You’ll hear from experts on topics including simple self-defense techniques, ways predators select their victims, how to safely navigate dark streets, parking lots, and parking garages, how to make your car less attractive to criminals, identifying the warning signs of a potentially violent boyfriend, how to handle sexual harassment on the job and in the classroom, how to recognize the signs of alcohol poisoning, dealing with mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and eating disorders, protecting yourself from identity theft, and securing your digital data You will hear from brave young women who survived trauma and tragedy during their college years. You’ll also hear from parents who’ve lost daughters under tragic circumstances. They share their stories hoping to save other young women. Bulletproof is designed to be your go-to college survival guide, helping you navigate your college years confidently, safely, and securely.
This book is a great resource for all women heading off to college as … This book is a great resource for all women heading off to college as well as any other woman in general. Even reading and remembering one tip can save a life! The easy-to-read format with testimonials and statistics is real eye-opener. I will buy this book for all my daughters friends that are venturing out into the world. If there is any complaint at all it is just that I wish the sexual assault and harassment chapters were longer, but hey, that might be the next book!
I enjoyed the testimonials Oh my! Everyone should read this book. It is a common sense approach to everyday concerns in our life. The author obviously interviewed many people who have experienced some of life’s hard lessons. The idea is that we can learn from these experiences and hopefully avoid them in our personal lives. I enjoyed the testimonials. Thanks to the author for all of the research. I ignored one of the lessons even while reading the book. It only underscores the need for reading and re-reading the book. I…
… of a teen girl and speaker advocate for Make Good Decisions helping teens and young adults be aware about … As a mom of a teen girl and speaker advocate for Make Good Decisions helping teens and young adults be aware about alcohol, drugs, and other destructive decisions, and medical amnesty laws I view this book as a must read and a must keep nearby for reference. I have read the entire book an I cannot wait for my daughter who is a high school junior to read it too. I will NOT have her wait, as now in high school (even middle school) is the time. I just need for her to have a little free time to…