I love this book. Evy is an extraordinarily adept and likable person. This is the type of books that's worth rereading and studying further, and I intend to do that after finishing the audiobook.

All in all wonderful performance. The writing, the insights, the audio reading. I've grown to consider her as a role model to me.

I enjoyed this audiobook read by the author: Evy Poumpouras is though and undeniably intelligent. After being raised by a family that restricted many of her choices out of fear (New York was deemed too dangerous), she decided to pursue a career in law enforcement at the NYPD and then in the US Secret Service.

I don't have much to say, it was entertaining, easy and quick to read, it won't change my life but I enjoyed reflecting on Poumpouras thoughts on living with fear and the sense of sacrifice. Her story of overcoming the mental and physical challenges to become a Secret Service agent was particularly fascinating: clearly the highlight of this book.

Evy Poumpouras draws from years of Secret Service experience to write one of the best books on this topic I have read in a long time. I highly recommend to anyone looking to increase their observational skills and learn how to better handle the risks of everyday life.

I first came across Evy Poumpouras on the Women of Impact podcast. I enjoyed her interview and looked forward to the future episodes Lisa did with her. I wasn't sure if I would pick up her book but I was impressed. It was unusual to hear about a female secret service agent and I wanted to know more. Yay for female power!

She was beautiful and so confident. I was curious to learn more about what advice she had to impart.

I usually find non-fiction hard to read because the author's voice and writing just did not resonate with me. Or I could not relate to what they were describing. More so for an ebook because I often find it harder to read than a physical book.

But I found that her writing was compelling.

My gosh, that opening chapter of 9-11 tore me up and made me feel so sad. How did she not break?

As I was reading through the chapters on a safety plan, I felt some Doomsday Prepper feels but generally her advice seemed useful. Though most of us would not bother when it is not a crisis or bad moment.

She went in depth into what you need to secure your house even talking about details like glass type, parts of your front door and open windows. I liked that her writing and voice did not sound preachy or annoying. She admits when she could be wrong and seems open to accepting a different outcome. I like the little pictures of her in some sections where she wants to illustrate expressions and gestures.

I liked how she dove into the mind side such as influence, integrity and subtle cues to observe about a person. What she imparted was surprisingly simple and not what I would have expected from a Secret Service Agent or Law Enforcement Officer. I guess the media has influenced me alot. You would probably have heard of these tactics if you read books like Chris Voss's Never Split the Difference or books on selling.

I found myself nodding when she mentioned how we put our trust into people we see as experts like doctors and financial advisers. She addressed how we are our own worst critic and how it is human to be liked. Go on, girl.

I was fascinated by her journey, what was training for the secret service like? or NYPD, what about being a polygraph specialist?

She shares about her experience in these areas. I thought it was awesome how she talks about setting time for yourself to be alone and what she learnt from guarding the Presidents and First Ladies. it made me see their lives in a different light. It sounded exhausting.

What impacted me the most was her message to take ownership or your choices and actions.

Great book that I may buy.

Really good safety but also life advice and ways of thinking. Would read again every once in a while as a refresher.