Undercover Angel (Hardcover)

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Product Description

Lisa Lockwood endured childhood poverty and an abusive marriage to become a soldier in Desert Storm, a police officer, undercover narcotics detective and the first female SWAT team member. A former beauty pageant contestant, Lisa had to suppress her obvious femininity in order to conquer the "Boys Club" of law enforcement, but her beguiling beauty would become her best asset as an undercover narcotics detective. It was in the gritty world of drug rings, Mafia members and child molesters that she rediscovered the power of her femininity and learned to use her disarming sexuality as a professional asset in ensnaring criminals. Lisa's journey was fraught with inner conflict as she struggled to balance her dangerous profession with a desire to be a complete woman, worthy of genuine love. Undercover Angel is Lisa's illuminating story of perseverance and unstoppable drive, that took her deep into the heart of a violent world and left her in a place of happiness, self-confidence and inner peace. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Lisa Lockwood, a Chicago native, is currently a writer living in Chicago and Montreal with her husband, Rock Thomas and his three children. With the charisma, drive and eternal optimism she has dedicated her life to mastering, Lisa has written Undercover Angel in a manner that will inspire, educate and entertain readers. Since Ms. Lockwood's resignation from law enforcement, she has been engaged in activities such as coaching, speaking, NASCAR driving, marathon running, scuba diving, skydiving, snowboarding and ballroom dancing. Lisa has been approached consistently over the last eight years, by friends and strangers alike, regarding her unique experiences as a police officer, SWAT team member, and undercover detective. These inquiries accompanied with the passion to inspire and motivate a diverse market of readers provided the impetus for the book. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 260 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (March 27, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1434302776
• ISBN-13: 978-1434302779
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,460,882 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Inspirational Ride-Along!, April 9, 2008

By	Joanne Baskin (Montreal, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Undercover Angel: From Beauty Queen to SWAT Team ... a true story (Paperback)

At first glance, one could be intimidated by Lockwood in her super-woman, achievement-driven experiences-perhaps feeling an inability to "resonate" or "relate". However, combat boots and SWAT gear aside, the "inner" story and personal struggle are so universal and so vulnerable in their telling that the intelligence and accomplishments is a model for "possibility". The "woman" in Lockwood is vulnerable with great vision and perseverance, an inspiration for anyone's own reinvention! This book will appeal to both women and men in its heart message and action-packed narrative! What a ride!

Joanne Baskin, CPC
ignitus Coaching

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshingly inspirational!, May 12, 2007

By	T. Page (Foyers, Scotland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Undercover Angel: From Beauty Queen to SWAT Team ... a true story (Paperback)

The book reads like a compelling crime story; however, when you are finished, you realize you have just journeyed through a motivational and compelling true life story of hard knocks and success. I LOVE the fact that it conveys good "self help", useable concepts in a refreshing way (i.e, not the typical "10 Steps to suceess" stories that run rampant in book stores today!).

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Strong women will appreciate this book, May 8, 2007

By	A.P. (Montreal, QC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Undercover Angel: From Beauty Queen to SWAT Team ... a true story (Paperback)

When I first read the promo line for this book, I really didn't imagine that I would be unable to put the book down!

While it was a very entertaining read, I found myself constantly relating to the author's struggles in her career and personal life. There are a lot of women who will associate to the challenge of doing what is "right" by society's standards and needing to be true to themselves.

I recommend this read to all women who want to have their cake and eat it too!