I felt this book was a book that everyone could benefit reading. Its an easy read but covers so many areas that need to be discussed. I always pride myself on being careful but I realized there were many things I had overlooked. Especially when it comes to cyber crimes and scams. I also learned that I need to just go with my gut feeling and walk or run from a situation if it doesn't feel right.

This is not for nighttime reading, but it contains a great deal of important information. While you may think you are a careful, cautious person, but Nancy Grace points out things readers should be doing but are not. The examples are difficult to read at times but bring out important information that could just save your life.

Thank you to the author, the publisher and to Net Galley for the opportunity for review. My review opinion is my own.
This is a book all women should read. It is a mix of the author's own experiences with crime, stories of crimes and how to protect yourself and your loved ones. The book is broken down into critical areas and each is well worth your time in this day and age of rampant crime. Of particular interest to parents is protecting your child. The chapters on protecting our elderly are critical reading , how to travel safe and how not to become a crime statistic, She also includes a very important chapter on Cyber crimes and security very critical for today. I highly recommend this book for all women .

This was a great reference and resource book. I just finished it, and although I feel more worried than I did before reading it, I also feel more prepared and knowledgable about how to keep myself and my children safe.

I don't typically read self-help books but this one was quite interesting and it is not your typical self-help book. Don't Be a Victim is broken down into five different parts: How do I protect my child, protecting yourself, travel safe! Don't become a statistic, Cyber crimes and security: when technology turns dirty, and protecting our elderly. Each of those parts are then broken into smaller topics. Nancy Grace fills each topic with a ton of real life examples, some of them are even personal ones of events that she or her family have gone through.

I found that Don't Be a Victim elicited a lot of emotion for me. Part 1: How do I protect my child? was particularly hard for me for a number of reasons. I am a survivor of child sexual abuse and I am a mother to a beautiful 10 month old boy. Protecting my son and family is my number one priority and to read about some of the horrors that have happened in Part 1 were scary and saddening.

I absolutely loved the tips that Nancy Grace provides. For the most part, the tips are broken down in a list of bullet points, however, towards the last few parts, there are a few tips that are written in paragraph style instead. Some of these tips seemed quite obvious and others were oh that makes sense moments or "I never thought of that". For example, don't monogram or write your child's names on their clothing or accessories because a stranger can use that to call out to your child by name, which could give a false sense of safety with that person. Another one that I quite liked was making copies of your passport before you travel some where. I never thought of this, but it could always come in handy in case you lose your passport.

I read this book from front to back, however, because of the way it is written it would easily be a book that you could just jump to the section that you are the most interested in. It was well written and easy to follow. It really helped me to feel connected to Nancy Grace and understand the reality of some of the situations presented when she shared her own personal experiences.

Nancy Grace used to be a show I watched daily. Ive missed her voice and opinions. Glad to hear it again!! Awesome book!!

I've always like Nancy Grace. Her book had some helpful tips to keep yourself and your family safe. This was a good educational read for self awareness.

Arc provided by publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Full of great information in today's society. Well worth reading. Give this book to all, everyone needs these reminders.
Thanks to author,publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free,it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.

To be honest, I'm not sure why I picked this book. I think the title grabbed my attention. I wasn't a fan of Nancy Grace and have't read any of her books until now. I am glad I read this one because it made me realize that there has been alot of crimes in this country, some even in my home state. Some of the stories made me cringe and even broke my heart. it also gave me the chance to see Nancy in a different way.


I think people need to read this because it has tips on protecting chuldren, protecting women, and the elderly. It even talks about how to protect ourselves from cybercrimes and it gives tips for going on vacation. I am thankful that Netgalley and the publishers let me read this book in exchange of an honest review. I give it five stars.

Don't Be a Victim: Fighting Back Against America's Crime Wave by Nancy Grace is a comprehensive reminder that each person has options to lessen the possibility of becoming a victim of crime! The more I read, the more aware I became that I had begun to let my guard down regarding personal safety. Thank you, Nancy Grace, for the reminders and new updated information to help me stay alert and aware. I have already downloaded apps to my phone and put other safety measures in place at my home.
The author shares cases of true crime as examples of the devastation a criminal can cause when you least expect trouble or violence. She gives wonderful safety guides for men, women, and children in different environments, whether it is a night out with friends, a vacation, a shopping trip, or even in your own home. The cold cruelty of some criminals used as examples in this book sickened my heart for the victims and their families. I won't repeat the cases in the book, or the guidelines Nancy provides at the end of each chapter, but I will recommend each honest person read this book as a refresher to bring to mind the fact that not everyone you meet will be a kind person. There are people who may drift into your neighborhood which will have violent tendencies with no regard for human life. It is a sad fact of life, so I will repeat Nancy's advice, "Don't be a victim. Join me. Fight back."
Publication Date: June 2, 2020
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this ARC of Don't Be A Victim.

Don't Be A Victim is an empowering book about learning tips to protect yourself from all kinds of crime. Nancy Grace uses her expertise to give a helpful guide that can help individuals feel safer and ultimately protect themselves from crime in places like schools, malls, and even your own home.

I was so intrigued by the introduction. I got to learn about Nancy and how she became a prosecutor. She is so honest with her personal experiences and cases she has come across in her life and I think so many will want to take her advice because of it.

Each chapter provides tragic events that took place in a given area or surrounding and then Nancy gives her tips on how to protect yourself in that particular situation. I learned so much and feel like I will be more aware of my surroundings. I know this book will be so beneficial for so many.

I give Don't Be A Victim 5 stars. It's so real and tragic to get people to realize one simple mistake can be deadly. Nancy is so detailed and informative with her advice and so many of her tips are easy to implement in our daily lives. This book is will be a life saver!!