Author: G. Douglas Ward
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 9781462073498
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Author G. Douglas Ward was sworn in as a police officer in the small North Carolina town of Tarboro at the age of twenty-one. He was about to embark on a ten-year career that he would never forget. In this collection of memoirs, he shares his recollections about adventures that will leave you on the edge of your seat, make you laugh, and make you think. Join him as he recalls what it was like growing up as the son of a deputy sheriff; what it meant to go through basic and on-the-job training; what could happen when dealing with drunken individuals; what it feels like to lose a best friend. Being a police officer in a small town that never grows means something, especially when your grandfather is a preacher and your father is one of the most well-known people in town. In Memories of a Small-Town Cop, youll discover what it means to protect and serve a close-knit community.
Memories of a Small-Town Cop
Author: G. Douglas Ward
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 9781462073498
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Author G. Douglas Ward was sworn in as a police officer in the small North Carolina town of Tarboro at the age of twenty-one. He was about to embark on a ten-year career that he would never forget. In this collection of memoirs, he shares his recollections about adventures that will leave you on the edge of your seat, make you laugh, and make you think. Join him as he recalls what it was like growing up as the son of a deputy sheriff; what it meant to go through basic and on-the-job training; what could happen when dealing with drunken individuals; what it feels like to lose a best friend. Being a police officer in a small town that never grows means something, especially when your grandfather is a preacher and your father is one of the most well-known people in town. In Memories of a Small-Town Cop, youll discover what it means to protect and serve a close-knit community.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 9781462073498
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Author G. Douglas Ward was sworn in as a police officer in the small North Carolina town of Tarboro at the age of twenty-one. He was about to embark on a ten-year career that he would never forget. In this collection of memoirs, he shares his recollections about adventures that will leave you on the edge of your seat, make you laugh, and make you think. Join him as he recalls what it was like growing up as the son of a deputy sheriff; what it meant to go through basic and on-the-job training; what could happen when dealing with drunken individuals; what it feels like to lose a best friend. Being a police officer in a small town that never grows means something, especially when your grandfather is a preacher and your father is one of the most well-known people in town. In Memories of a Small-Town Cop, youll discover what it means to protect and serve a close-knit community.
Jailhouse Stories
Author: Neil Haugerud
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
ISBN: 9780816633616
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
In the 1950s and '60s Neil Haugerud served as sheriff of Fillmore County in southeastern Minnesota. During this time, he and his wife and their four small children made their home in the building that housed the county jail. In Jailhouse Stories, Haugerud describes what it was like to live above a prison, where jailbirds and jailbreaks were part of family life. These are the reminiscences of a real-life Andy Griffith character, a man dedicated to maintaining order during both peaceful and turbulent days in rural America. Through the author we meet colorful characters on both sides of the law: for example, Doc Nehring, the county coroner, who uses dark humor to get through the grim duties of his job, and Irvin Johnson, who becomes the sheriff's friend despite his constant drinking and incarceration. Stories of domestic squabbles and infidelity are mixed with those of church functions and child rearing. Throughout the stories runs Haugerud's compassionate outlook on human nature. "I came to understand how people make a lot of mistakes, but in my view there are very few bad people, " he writes. The town where Haugerud lives is part Mayberry, part Twin Peaks. We get a glimpse into the lives of the town's citizens, whose problems range from the ordinary to the offbeat to the downright bizarre. In stories that are by turns heartwarming and sad, humorous and humane, Jailhouse Stories tells of the trials, tribulations, and pleasures of rural law enforcement during a bygone era.
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
ISBN: 9780816633616
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
In the 1950s and '60s Neil Haugerud served as sheriff of Fillmore County in southeastern Minnesota. During this time, he and his wife and their four small children made their home in the building that housed the county jail. In Jailhouse Stories, Haugerud describes what it was like to live above a prison, where jailbirds and jailbreaks were part of family life. These are the reminiscences of a real-life Andy Griffith character, a man dedicated to maintaining order during both peaceful and turbulent days in rural America. Through the author we meet colorful characters on both sides of the law: for example, Doc Nehring, the county coroner, who uses dark humor to get through the grim duties of his job, and Irvin Johnson, who becomes the sheriff's friend despite his constant drinking and incarceration. Stories of domestic squabbles and infidelity are mixed with those of church functions and child rearing. Throughout the stories runs Haugerud's compassionate outlook on human nature. "I came to understand how people make a lot of mistakes, but in my view there are very few bad people, " he writes. The town where Haugerud lives is part Mayberry, part Twin Peaks. We get a glimpse into the lives of the town's citizens, whose problems range from the ordinary to the offbeat to the downright bizarre. In stories that are by turns heartwarming and sad, humorous and humane, Jailhouse Stories tells of the trials, tribulations, and pleasures of rural law enforcement during a bygone era.
Memories of a Retired Cop
Author: Robert Meyerholz
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781503034495
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
This book contains over 200 true life police stories that only a real Police Officer could experience. My true stories will tell about the Doctor who passed a standing school bus full on kindergarten children and then lied to me and said he was on an emergency call. Remembering his address from checking his drivers license, I found his Cadillac in his driveway. He was having lunch with his wife. I then wrote the ticket for passing a standing school bus and with utter pleasure, handed it to him. I will tell about the 55 year old man who was having a reported heart attack at 5:00 AM while in bed. Knowing that an ambulance would take approximately 15 minutes to arrive at his house and another 5 minutes to get to the Hospital, The man became unresponsive and I decided to take him in my police car a 1961 Chevy Biscayne color black with a long whip antenna on the left rear fender and a double blinking red light with built siren on the roof on my police car. I carried his limp body to my car and placed him in the front passenger seat and had his wife sit in the rear seat just behind him and hold his shoulders as I sped to the the Hospital arriving 3.5 minutes later. I could have lost my job had the poor man died in my police car. Because he did survive, his wife wrote a beautiful letter to my chief, calling me a hero: Then there was the little boy who asked me for a ride around the block in my police car. After getting mommy's permission he asked if his beagle dog named Sam could go also. Putting Sam in the back seat we proceeded until the youngster asked me what time it was and I answered 10 minutes to 2:00 PM. He then said, lets hurry because every day at 2:00 PM Sam throws up. What I said? We were back in the boys driveway in mere seconds. These are only a few of my vivid memories of being a Police Officer. The excitement, the danger. The opportunity to made a difference in peoples lives. No job in the world could compare to being a Police Officer.
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781503034495
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
This book contains over 200 true life police stories that only a real Police Officer could experience. My true stories will tell about the Doctor who passed a standing school bus full on kindergarten children and then lied to me and said he was on an emergency call. Remembering his address from checking his drivers license, I found his Cadillac in his driveway. He was having lunch with his wife. I then wrote the ticket for passing a standing school bus and with utter pleasure, handed it to him. I will tell about the 55 year old man who was having a reported heart attack at 5:00 AM while in bed. Knowing that an ambulance would take approximately 15 minutes to arrive at his house and another 5 minutes to get to the Hospital, The man became unresponsive and I decided to take him in my police car a 1961 Chevy Biscayne color black with a long whip antenna on the left rear fender and a double blinking red light with built siren on the roof on my police car. I carried his limp body to my car and placed him in the front passenger seat and had his wife sit in the rear seat just behind him and hold his shoulders as I sped to the the Hospital arriving 3.5 minutes later. I could have lost my job had the poor man died in my police car. Because he did survive, his wife wrote a beautiful letter to my chief, calling me a hero: Then there was the little boy who asked me for a ride around the block in my police car. After getting mommy's permission he asked if his beagle dog named Sam could go also. Putting Sam in the back seat we proceeded until the youngster asked me what time it was and I answered 10 minutes to 2:00 PM. He then said, lets hurry because every day at 2:00 PM Sam throws up. What I said? We were back in the boys driveway in mere seconds. These are only a few of my vivid memories of being a Police Officer. The excitement, the danger. The opportunity to made a difference in peoples lives. No job in the world could compare to being a Police Officer.
Confessions of a Small Town Cop
Author: Donald C. Partridge
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1604628197
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
Confessions of a Small Town Cop is the story of how the author, Donald C. Partridge searched for identity in his work, relationships and marriage. The object of Donald's search eluded him until he returned to his roots, spiritually. When Donald reconnected with the God he thought had failed him he found forgiveness, by forgiving others, and restoration. Confessions is the testimony of a modern day prodigal, written after encouragement from friends to give this testimony to God in written form. It includes events witnessed that can only be called miracles, as well as the more, mundane everyday experiences of this and other Peace Officers. It goes from humorous to exciting to poignant. Confessions is a must for any likely, would be Cops, and their families. It is an interesting look at law-enforcement for current Cops, and to Christians is a testimony of the redemptive work of Jesus in Donald's life.
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1604628197
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
Confessions of a Small Town Cop is the story of how the author, Donald C. Partridge searched for identity in his work, relationships and marriage. The object of Donald's search eluded him until he returned to his roots, spiritually. When Donald reconnected with the God he thought had failed him he found forgiveness, by forgiving others, and restoration. Confessions is the testimony of a modern day prodigal, written after encouragement from friends to give this testimony to God in written form. It includes events witnessed that can only be called miracles, as well as the more, mundane everyday experiences of this and other Peace Officers. It goes from humorous to exciting to poignant. Confessions is a must for any likely, would be Cops, and their families. It is an interesting look at law-enforcement for current Cops, and to Christians is a testimony of the redemptive work of Jesus in Donald's life.
Captain Black True Stories of a Small Town Cop
Author: Edward Black
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0999725602
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
As a cop in the small town of Kaufman, Texas for over 20 years, Captain Black has seen his share of the sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking, side of every day life. In his book "Captain Black- True Stories of a Small Town Cop" he takes you along with him as he deals with everything from an angry elderly woman with a sledgehammer and a dead mouse, to the hunt for a cold-blooded assassin who gunned down Kaufman County Assistant District Attorney Mark Hasse on the courthouse square, and the desperate attempt to find the killer after he struck again, viciously murdering the District Attorney Mike McClelland, and his wife Cynthia, inside their Forney, Texas home. If you think that small town cops only write tickets and drink coffee, you will definitely change your outlook after reading this book!
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0999725602
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
As a cop in the small town of Kaufman, Texas for over 20 years, Captain Black has seen his share of the sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking, side of every day life. In his book "Captain Black- True Stories of a Small Town Cop" he takes you along with him as he deals with everything from an angry elderly woman with a sledgehammer and a dead mouse, to the hunt for a cold-blooded assassin who gunned down Kaufman County Assistant District Attorney Mark Hasse on the courthouse square, and the desperate attempt to find the killer after he struck again, viciously murdering the District Attorney Mike McClelland, and his wife Cynthia, inside their Forney, Texas home. If you think that small town cops only write tickets and drink coffee, you will definitely change your outlook after reading this book!
Lyrics of a Small Town
Author: Abbi Glines
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780998057033
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
One last thing, if you do fall in love with him, please go slowly. Be careful. Trust your gut and know not all things are easy. Damaged things can become beautiful if they're placed in the right hands. -Love, GranA small town where pickup trucks rule, the farmer's market is bigger than the grocery store, and just about everyone goes to church on Sunday is the last place Henley Warren expects to find herself three months after her grandmother's death. But Gran left a list of things she needed Henley to do after she died, and fulfilling those wishes means spending a summer in the same place her mom fled from when she was only seventeen years old. With each task that is ticked off the list, events are set in motion that uncover secrets surrounding Henley's life. Although Henley may have arrived on the shores of Alabama's Gulf Coast feeling alone and lost in a world without her Gran, things soon change. The small town holds more than she realized- including a broody, gorgeous, potentially dangerous guy who is always showing up when she needs him the most. Henley fears her heart isn't ready to trust someone so unpredictable but he makes her feel things deeper than she thought possible. So, when Henley discovers the twisted, dark world he is living in, will it be too late to save her heart? Or has her heart been beyond saving from the moment he stepped out of his truck on that very first day?
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780998057033
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
One last thing, if you do fall in love with him, please go slowly. Be careful. Trust your gut and know not all things are easy. Damaged things can become beautiful if they're placed in the right hands. -Love, GranA small town where pickup trucks rule, the farmer's market is bigger than the grocery store, and just about everyone goes to church on Sunday is the last place Henley Warren expects to find herself three months after her grandmother's death. But Gran left a list of things she needed Henley to do after she died, and fulfilling those wishes means spending a summer in the same place her mom fled from when she was only seventeen years old. With each task that is ticked off the list, events are set in motion that uncover secrets surrounding Henley's life. Although Henley may have arrived on the shores of Alabama's Gulf Coast feeling alone and lost in a world without her Gran, things soon change. The small town holds more than she realized- including a broody, gorgeous, potentially dangerous guy who is always showing up when she needs him the most. Henley fears her heart isn't ready to trust someone so unpredictable but he makes her feel things deeper than she thought possible. So, when Henley discovers the twisted, dark world he is living in, will it be too late to save her heart? Or has her heart been beyond saving from the moment he stepped out of his truck on that very first day?
Small Town Girl
Author: Donna McLean
Publisher: Coronet
ISBN: 1529379865
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
'Utterly compelling from the first page' - Kerry Hudson 'Gripping . . . this is one not to miss' - Irish Times For two years, Donna McLean lived a life of bliss with her boyfriend, Carlo. But her great love story wasn't just built on lies - it was one. Because Carlo wasn't a bike-obsessed Italian locksmith at all; he was a British police officer, part of a unit that had worked undercover for years to infiltrate activist groups across the country. More than twenty of those officers deliberately targeted women and duped them into relationships, posing as socialists, environmental campaigners and union reps, before vanishing without a trace. Small Town Girl is Donna's shattering story of a life turned upside down overnight, and her reclamation of a truth that was shamelessly buried by those who should be protecting the most vulnerable in society. 'Mind-blowing, gut-wrenching, shocking and beautifully written' - Chris Atkins
Publisher: Coronet
ISBN: 1529379865
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
'Utterly compelling from the first page' - Kerry Hudson 'Gripping . . . this is one not to miss' - Irish Times For two years, Donna McLean lived a life of bliss with her boyfriend, Carlo. But her great love story wasn't just built on lies - it was one. Because Carlo wasn't a bike-obsessed Italian locksmith at all; he was a British police officer, part of a unit that had worked undercover for years to infiltrate activist groups across the country. More than twenty of those officers deliberately targeted women and duped them into relationships, posing as socialists, environmental campaigners and union reps, before vanishing without a trace. Small Town Girl is Donna's shattering story of a life turned upside down overnight, and her reclamation of a truth that was shamelessly buried by those who should be protecting the most vulnerable in society. 'Mind-blowing, gut-wrenching, shocking and beautifully written' - Chris Atkins
Moon Lake
Author: Joe R. Lansdale
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 031654065X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
From an Edgar award-winning author comes the gripping and unexpected tale of a lost town and the dark secrets that lie beneath the glittering waters of an East Texas lake. Daniel Russell was only thirteen years old when his father tried to kill them both by driving their car into Moon Lake. Miraculously surviving the crash—and growing into adulthood—Daniel returns to the site of this traumatic incident in the hopes of recovering his father's car and bones. As he attempts to finally put to rest the memories that have plagued him for years, he discovers something even more shocking among the wreckage that has ties to a twisted web of dark deeds, old grudges, and strange murders. As Daniel diligently follows where the mysterious trail of vengeance leads, he unveils the heroic revelation at its core.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 031654065X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
From an Edgar award-winning author comes the gripping and unexpected tale of a lost town and the dark secrets that lie beneath the glittering waters of an East Texas lake. Daniel Russell was only thirteen years old when his father tried to kill them both by driving their car into Moon Lake. Miraculously surviving the crash—and growing into adulthood—Daniel returns to the site of this traumatic incident in the hopes of recovering his father's car and bones. As he attempts to finally put to rest the memories that have plagued him for years, he discovers something even more shocking among the wreckage that has ties to a twisted web of dark deeds, old grudges, and strange murders. As Daniel diligently follows where the mysterious trail of vengeance leads, he unveils the heroic revelation at its core.
Recollections of a Confederate Staff Officer
Author: Gilbert Moxley Sorrel
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
In 'Recollections of a Confederate Staff Officer' by Gilbert Moxley Sorrel, readers are taken on a journey through the Civil War era from the perspective of a Confederate staff officer. Sorrel's memoir provides firsthand accounts of the battles, strategies, and personal experiences during this tumultuous time in American history. Written in a concise and engaging style, the book offers a valuable glimpse into the military aspects of the conflict while also delving into the emotional and psychological toll it took on those involved. Sorrel's vivid descriptions and attention to detail make this work a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War era literature and history. His narrative style is both informative and evocative, immersing readers in the events of the time. Gilbert Moxley Sorrel, as both a witness and participant in the Civil War, brings a unique perspective to his writing. His firsthand experiences as a staff officer lend credibility and authenticity to his accounts, making them valuable sources of historical information. Sorrel's background and insights offer readers a deeper understanding of the era and the individuals involved in the conflict. For history enthusiasts, military buffs, and anyone interested in firsthand accounts of the Civil War, 'Recollections of a Confederate Staff Officer' is a compelling and informative read. Sorrel's memoir provides a valuable perspective on the events of the time, shedding light on the inner workings of the Confederate army and the personal struggles faced by its members.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
In 'Recollections of a Confederate Staff Officer' by Gilbert Moxley Sorrel, readers are taken on a journey through the Civil War era from the perspective of a Confederate staff officer. Sorrel's memoir provides firsthand accounts of the battles, strategies, and personal experiences during this tumultuous time in American history. Written in a concise and engaging style, the book offers a valuable glimpse into the military aspects of the conflict while also delving into the emotional and psychological toll it took on those involved. Sorrel's vivid descriptions and attention to detail make this work a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War era literature and history. His narrative style is both informative and evocative, immersing readers in the events of the time. Gilbert Moxley Sorrel, as both a witness and participant in the Civil War, brings a unique perspective to his writing. His firsthand experiences as a staff officer lend credibility and authenticity to his accounts, making them valuable sources of historical information. Sorrel's background and insights offer readers a deeper understanding of the era and the individuals involved in the conflict. For history enthusiasts, military buffs, and anyone interested in firsthand accounts of the Civil War, 'Recollections of a Confederate Staff Officer' is a compelling and informative read. Sorrel's memoir provides a valuable perspective on the events of the time, shedding light on the inner workings of the Confederate army and the personal struggles faced by its members.
Not Here To Be Served
Author: Alfonzo Williams
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
"More than anything, it's about service and gratitude."So begins the incredible true story of Alfonzo Williams, one of seven children born in poverty to a single mother in small-town Georgia. From these harsh and humble beginnings sprang a lifetime of service: A police officer at nineteen and detective at twenty-one, Williams rose through the ranks to become his hometown of Waynesboro, Georgia's first African-American police chief. In 2016, he was elected sheriff of Burke County (of which Waynesboro is the seat) - also the first African-American to hold that post. In his own words, Alfonzo tells of the struggles and challenges - along with the tragedies and triumphs - he's faced through a lifetime of striving to be of service, and of the faith, family, and friendships which inspired him along the way.
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
"More than anything, it's about service and gratitude."So begins the incredible true story of Alfonzo Williams, one of seven children born in poverty to a single mother in small-town Georgia. From these harsh and humble beginnings sprang a lifetime of service: A police officer at nineteen and detective at twenty-one, Williams rose through the ranks to become his hometown of Waynesboro, Georgia's first African-American police chief. In 2016, he was elected sheriff of Burke County (of which Waynesboro is the seat) - also the first African-American to hold that post. In his own words, Alfonzo tells of the struggles and challenges - along with the tragedies and triumphs - he's faced through a lifetime of striving to be of service, and of the faith, family, and friendships which inspired him along the way.