An empowering read by a woman who has been in situations that have taught resiliency. Her brand is cultivated in the premise that you can be bulletproof if you have the tools and perspective to protect yourself. While I may not be able to use all the advice she gave, I am grateful that I now have a toolkit to navigate precarious situations.

This book did give great advise and tips however most of it was pretty repetitive. I did enjoy how she meshed her work and life experiences with tips. Too many people think they're are self help gurus without any sort of background and this author definitely proves herself. The best chapters are the influence and interrogation, definitely made it easy to understand and gave useful tips. I also enjoyed the chapter where she illustrated everything she learned from each president.

I'm not usually one for needing trigger warnings, but the introduction of this book, the author's experience at the World Trade Center during the 9/11 attack, was quite upsetting. She endured the unimaginable, and describes it vividly.
The book then moves on to the ways in which she recommends you can learn to control your fear, as she has developed methods through her years in the secret service.
"The first section, PROTECTION, dives deep into the myriad ways in which you can protect yourself, your loved ones, and your property... Part 2 shares the secrets to the art and science of READING PEOPLE... Part 3, the final section, is about INFLUENCE... strategies to influence others."

This was an interesting psychological take on gaining control of fear. First, of course, you need to become more aware of what is causing the fear in the first place. Once you have a better reading on yourself, you can assess others--the author is training in detecting lies. Definitely a worthwhile read.

Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for a digital ARC for the purpose of an unbiased review.

This is not a book I was expecting . This was a remarkable book about being brave in the face of fear. Thank you to the publisher and to Net Galley for the opportunity. Thank you to the author for her service to our country. As a former Secret Service agent to three Presidents the author speaks through anecdotes of her professional life . The chapters are interwoven with the author's suggestions of facing fearful situations and controlling your own reactions and emotions. This is a good book for everyone that needs a dose of courage . Its a great book for women to read .

This book was not really what I expected, but it was good nonetheless. I appreciated the author’s experience and expertise as a former Secret Service agent and Medal of Valor recipient. Each chapter builds on the prior. Ms. Poumpouras begins her chapters with anecdotal examples from her experiences that smoothly segue into her chapter topic. This gives readers confidence in her expertise as well as concrete examples of the idea the author is conveying.

Part of becoming “bulletproof” is about one’s physical safety, and part of it is about being emotionally safe. Whether the threat is from a shooter or a bully, the message is to be aware and self-aware.

"You are the hero you've been waiting for"

Becoming Bulletproof is well-written and succinct. Ms. Poumpouras’ no-nonsense advice has universal application.

Excellent read I enjoyed this book. This book was written by former US Secret Service officer, she was assigned to protect three Presidents.

The format and flow of the book is easy to read and is well organized.
This book is really interesting with good tips to help anyone in their personal and professional life.

I would recommend this book to anyone curious about improving their social dynamics when interacting with other people. I received this book from NetGalley for an honest review.

Not everyone is going to understand or appreciate this book. It’s more for people who already have a desire to understand people’s unspoken body language better.

A very good read. Not at all like most of the self-help books you will read. No, this author has "walked the walk", so she has the experiences to back up her advice.
A former US Secret Service officer, she was assigned to protect three Presidents, and also earned a Medal of Valor. She also was a crack polygraph examiner.
The book is easy to read. The flow of the book is good, each chapter building on what you have learned in the previous. The author knows how to tell a good story, and to use the episode to illustrate a lesson she is trying to instill in the reader. And she summarizes each point well.
Where I think the book really shines is in the second section, where she teaches you how to read people. People would be surprised, I believe, if they realized how much a polygraph reader learns about you before you are even hooked up to "the machine". The insights the author gives here are worth the read by themselves. As a retired law enforcement officer, I can acknowledge that her insights work well in reading people. I used many of them myself, but was also pleasantly surprised by reading several that I didn't know. These tips will help anyone in their personal as well as their professional life. Imagine being able to decipher what that teenage child of yours is really saying between their words. Or in reading a fellow employee's moods better. Or in understanding your boss better. Or being able to pick up on subtle clues when one of the former is lying to you. All of these tips can be applied to your own life!
The author not only tells you how to better read others, she gives you advice on how people are reading you. How you can better present yourself to the boss, or a potential suitor. I learned several things in this part of the book.
The author ends the book talking about "being Presidential". She illustrates things that impressed her about Presidents and First Ladies that she has been assigned to protect. No tawdry gossip, just things she observed that could help anyone be a better person.
Finally, she wraps up the book with her advice on becoming "bulletproof". To be bulletproof is to find the strength to bear the unbearable. To face the worst honestly, humbly, and courageously. And her advice on heroism. "Heroism is quiet". It's not about being the biggest, baddest, or strongest. It's about realizing that when it comes right down to it, the person you have to rely on to protect you is you. "You are the hero you've been waiting for".
I would recommend this book to anyone curious about others. Anyone who is interested in improving their own outlook on life, and willing to try to get there.
Kudos to the author. And I really want to thank her for her service.

I received an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review!

This book is great for anyone feeling stuck or wanting to move up at work. Or even outside of work.

I received an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review

Not necessarily what I was expecting but very good advice about maintaining your strength and presence under pressure in conflict and leadership situations