Customer Reviews

The Powder Blue Negligee: MEMOIRS OF A PROBATION OFFICER

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I FOUND "THE POWDER BLUE NEGLIGEE" TO BE A EASY, FUN AND INFORMATIVE READ. ONCE I STARTED THE BOOK I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN. BEING IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSION I ASSOCIATED WITH MANY OF THE STORIES IN THE BOOK AND FOUND MYSELF WANTING TO KEEP READING BECAUSE I WANTED TO KNOW IF I COULD RELATE TO THE AUTHOR'S NEXT EXPERIENCE. THE BOOK ALSO GIVES THOSE OUTSIDE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AN HONEST LOOK INSIDE THE SYSTEM. I WOULD DEFINATELY RECOMMEND READING THE BOOK.
Detective Ben Cammenga - Kent County Law Enforcement

This was a very easy read and I found myself smiling as I read about the escapades of some of the characters. This would make a great TV series, as it provides a view into law enforcement we rarely see or hear about.

This book gives a great inside into the world of a probation officer. Is written with some humor and the stories are easy and fun to read.

Whether you work in juvenile justice, social services or as a drug/alcohol/addictions counselor, we all see the same people, sometimes over and over. What a great way to see yourself through the eyes of another who puts their efforts into trying to help people who are unable, unwilling or just trying their best to stay within the lines of the legal system. It's a good way to laugh at yourself because if you work with this population of society, you've "been there, done that", and it gives you the reasons why we all continue to work with this group of people. Great read for anyone.

Wonderful book.The real deal. Mr.Neiman reveals honesty, humor and compassion.Would make a great TV show!

If you like a good mystery, you will like this book. I bought three and gave them away for xmas gifts, keeping one for myself, of course. Buy one, You won't regret it..........

What an entertaining book! This is a vignette of the job as well as the cases this man worked. One tends to think that the case ends with the 60 minute segment on TV. This book has taught me that there are real people behind the story! I laughed when I read the account of the motorcycle key being missing! I would never see this in CSI Miami. I recommend this book for its comedy and the trajedy of real life. 5 stars!!!!

Whether you work in juvenile justice, social services or as a drug/alcohol/addictions counselor, we all see the same people, sometimes over and over. What a great way to see yourself through the eyes of another who puts their efforts into trying to help people who are unable, unwilling or just trying their best to stay within the lines of the legal system. It's a good way to laugh at yourself because if you work with this population of society, you've "been there, done that", and it gives you the reasons why we all continue to work with this group of people. Great read for anyone.

Great book! A must read for anyone with any interest in law enforcement. Well written and a very easy read. Very hard to put it down once you get started.

It was a fair book but honestly the 'cop' stories were more fun and interesting. Next time show more of this character!