{"product_id":"closing-ranks-leroy-logan-9780281083466","title":"Closing Ranks: My Life as a Cop: As Portrayed on Small Axe, a Collection of Five Films","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWINNER of BIOGRAPHY\/MEMOIR OF THE YEAR 2021 at the CRT Awards.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'I was amazed and intrigued by the way Leroy had stood his ground and progressed within the Metropolitan Police against so many obstacles: hostility, outright racism and being repeatedly overlooked for promotion.' Steve McQueen, from the Foreword\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover the incredible true story behind Steve McQueen's critically acclaimed film \u003ci\u003eSmall Axe: Red, White and Blue\u003c\/i\u003e in \u003ci\u003eClosing Ranks\u003c\/i\u003e. Leroy Logan's inspiring autobiography tells of an illustrious career and gives a fascinating behind the scenes look at the workings of the Metropolitan Police. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne of the founder members of the Black Police Association Charitable Trust, Leroy relates with powerful honesty his first-hand experience of racism, and how his strong Christian faith helped him persevere in a frequently hostile work environment. Offering encouragement to other Black officers, Leroy's passion for good policing shines through, as does his touching concern to guide and empower young people. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eClosing Ranks\u003c\/i\u003e is a book that will motivate anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of race relations in Britain over the last thirty years. It's a compelling autobiography from a successful Black man who has truly made a difference. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This is a story that needs telling.' Patrick Regan OBE, Kintsugi Hope\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Leroy Logan is a great example of achievement against all the odds.' The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Steve McQueen, Leroy Logan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0281083460\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780281083466\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e SPCK Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/17\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.10w x 1.10d","brand":"Steve McQueen","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44055811162367,"sku":"9780281083466","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_17cd6145-b4ff-4275-b6b4-96d946ee0472.jpg?v=1685037924","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/closing-ranks-leroy-logan-9780281083466","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}