It's Only a Badge

by Phil Ribera

Told through the eyes of a young street cop, this memoir invites the reader on an unforgettable ride. Experience firsthand the highly charged calls of the night shift, spanning the entire emotional spectrum from hilarious to heartbreaking. It's Only a Badge chronicles this rookie officer's growth from youthful innocence to a skilled and confident professional.

412 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 15, 2010

Reviews

[Perri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like watching the TV show, Cops, but with more heart. We follow Ribera through his rookie days as a cop through his years as a seasoned professional. In these days of cop bashing, it's heartening to read about an officer who cares so much about his service. Very sorry this cover looks so beefcake- doesn't reflect the thoughtfulness of the story

[Andrew Niemann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. I just grabbed this thinking it would be just something interesting to read - another memoir. The way the author broke the story into a series of episodes kept it interesting, yet their was no feeling of losing the storyline. He also brought me into the story, and shared the feelings of horror, and humor, sorrow and joy. I almost wish this were a work of fiction so that I could look forward to many more. But, happily, there are a couple more, so I do have some to look forward to. Took a few pages to get into, but once I did, I could not put it down.

[Diane E. Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book! Found it very hard to put the book down. His humor can make you laugh out loud.

Years ago I wanted to know what a police officer went through during his/her shifts. I can't wait to read his other books and I thank him for not using cuss words in every sentence as other writers do. Instead of stumbling on those words you can experience a smooth read on his fantastic stories.

[E · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the best

Well written and engaging. Not the usual testosterone-driven pontifications so proudly penned by a myriad of male police officers. Worth taking time to read.

[Ted Kane · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like everything about this book except the cover. Lots of engaging anecdotes and cases. Worthwhile read.

Ted Kane

[Don · Rating 4 out of 5]

Being put out by a small press, I was a little dubious, but with the exception of a few editing errors this was a very pleasant surprise. Sometimes funny, sometimes touching, and sometimes riveting, this account of a really likable cop recounting his experiences and insights during his early years was a great read.