Alexis: My True Story of Being Seduced by an Online Predator (Louder Than Words) Paperback – January 1, 2010

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for children and adolescents, I am dismayed by some of the comments made by the other reviewers. It is exceedingly upsetting to me that there continues to be a mindset of, "She should've known better" or to somehow insinuate that an adolescent of any age would be responsible for having been targeted, groomed, broken down and then victimized for someones personal pleasure by a much older and world-savvy adult who CLEARLY knew better. Unless, of course, he is severely mentally deficient but more than likely he's just one of the many random predators that prey on the naivete of youth. I'm saddened that our society continues to place the responsibility of an assault (whether that be on mind, body or spirit)on the victim. :( I regularly recommend or lend this book to my client's and their parents. I have many client's who have found themselves in very similar situations and EVERY SINGLE TIME, they were convinced they could handle the situation and that they wouldn't let it go too far....until it got too far. I think this book is important because of the type of student Alexis represents: Intelligent, socially and politically active and seemingly mature beyond her years. Her 'regular-ness' is exactly why I use this book in therapy sessions. Basically, no one is immune to these kinds of predators. That's what makes them amazingly good at what they do and what makes them seem harmless right up until they spring their trap. I feel really passionately about this topic as more and more teenage clients are coming in for counseling following their experiences with on online predator or bully. The whole Louder Than Words series is sooo beneficial because of it's honest and brave disclosure of some of the most difficult issues young people face. Alexis is a brave young woman who has made it much easier for me to talk to my clients about online predators. For that, I am thankful.

This book helped my daughter slip out of her darkest days as a teenager who trusted an online stranger. She was groomed for months before we knew what was happening. After reading this she began changing back and talking to us. She is doing great now.

Alexis tells her story in such a way that it is nearly impossible to put the book down once you begin reading. She is a fabulous writer that brings you into her thoughts and feelings as she goes through this heartbreaking experience. This young woman is incredibly brave to tell her story, and I believe both parents and teenagers alike should read this book.

The writing was very poor and vague. I was surprised because she claims to be interested in writing and poetry, yet it was not descriptive or in depth. I also feel like she made the "relationship" a bigger deal than it was when she could have easily walked away. He didn't even 'groom' her really until she sent naked photos. I was shocked that she did it because he didn't spend hours And hours trying to make her feel special like most pedophiles do.

Why does she (or presumably a stock photo model) have a fresh, coy, just perfectly ripe, sexy-innocent “Lolita look? SICK!! SICK SICK. Very triggering. Her body language, facial expression, digitally enhanced brown “doe eyes” or brown”Bambi eyes” sicken me. I wonder how many perverts bought this book just for thrills. THINK, People!!! THINK before you publish a book. As a victim of sexual assault (following being groomed by an Online predator) I find this marketing ploy SO frustrating & repulsive. I applaud Alexis for sharing her story & warning others, as I do too - I share my precautionary tale with others. But I don’t present it in a vomitoriously sweetly-sexualized package. This cover is S***.

Very interesting and informative! Great lessons for teenagers! My 15 year old daughter is very inspired by what these girls went thru!

this was boring put it down after a few pages

Great book! Recommend all young girls to read