Where the book fails miserably is that Beth doesn't recant her repeated earlier television broadcast accusations (or provide the proof) where she promised that she had evidence of admissions to rape and murder. You will keep wondering where those documents are that she said would "shock the world." Maybe she's planning a sequel. Nor does she apologize for her role in the now-exposed (by the Dutch NFI) Dr. Phil altered recording of one of the suspects.

I do recommend the book, because anyone traveling to a foreign land will profit from stripping away naivety about the support which might be expected in an emergency when you are the "foreigner." It's a tale sometimes repeated... but evidently, not often enough. While reading the book, I related what she wrote to my own travel experiences. I came away convinced that Beth's reasoning in starting her safetravelsfoundation group really is the most logical avenue for her to accomplish some benefit to others from her own traumatic circumstances (and have a legal vehicle for managing various contributions). If anyone has a child heading out on one of these "girls (and guys) gone wild" weeks in a tropical "paradise," they need to read this book. It telegraphs the kind of "be aware" message to parents that needs to be told. So buy the book and make your kids read it if they are going on a "crazy wild-on" end of school adventure trip out of the country. Recommended, but with reservations.