A Cop's Life: Philadelphia, 1953-1983 [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

~ Allan Cole (Author)
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Product Description

International best-selling author Allan Cole serves up the sometimes humorous and always exciting mean streets’ exploits of an undercover cop in Philadelphia.

About the Author

A thirty-year veteran of the Philadelphia police, Thomas Grubb worked everything from undercover narcotics to gang control. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife, Cassie.Allan Cole is a best-selling author, screenwriter and former prize-winning newsman. He lives in Boca Raton, Fl. with his wife, Kathryn.

Product Details

• Paperback: 344 pages
• Publisher: IUniverse; illustrated edition edition (November 2, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595148646
• ISBN-13: 978-0595148646
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,375,815 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Travel back in time and ride shift with a Philly Cop, January 13, 2002

By	Bobbycarll (Sequim, WA USA) - See all my reviews

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This book is a departure from my normal reading genres, but a friend recommended I read it and I'm glad he did. It is written in an unpretentious, personal narrative writing style of an uncle to a nephew (Grubb to Cole). The book draws you into the world of a rookie cop, poorly equipped and trained by today's standards, in Philadelphia in the 1950's. Mr. Grubb takes us back into his world and provides lessons in both history and humanity. What impressed me most was the quiet, unassuming professionalism and personal character Mr. Grubb demonstrated while working in some of Philadelphia's toughest neighborhoods peopled with pimps, prostitutes, pushers and junkies -- good cops and bad. This book is nothing like the sanitized TV cop shows of today. It is instead an accurate account of a difficult job in a different time. Check it out. I think you'll enjoy it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Informative Easy Read - A must read, February 27, 2002

By A Customer

If you want to know what it is really like to be a police officer in "real life", you must read this fun, informative book. The style is, informal, real, refreshing, and very enjoyable. I could not put this book down. If you are like me and enjoy understanding your world a little better then this book belongs in your personal library. I loved it!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars High Praise From Other Cops, November 5, 2004

By	Kathryn (Florida) - See all my reviews

I thought it most interesting that Mr. Cole and Mr. Grubb have won highest praise possible - the good opinion of police officers themselves. Here are just a few of the comments I read on the back of the book: "'A Cop's Life'" is a must read by anyone who ever wore the uniform or badge!" - Robert V. Eddie, Recording Secretary Philadelphia Lodge #5 Fraternal Order of Police; "If you like the inside story, if you like dealing with facts and not fluff, then you will love reading 'A Cop's Life!'"- Michael G. Lutz, President, Pennsylvania Fraternal Order of Police; "I thoroughly enjoyed 'A Cop's Life.'" It was both witty and right on target." - Bill Pawley Inspector, Retired, Philadelphia Police.