{"product_id":"his-badge-my-story-vicki-gustafson-9781973647492","title":"His Badge, My Story: Insights for Spouses and Loved Ones of Law Enforcement Officers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBOLO: \u003c\/b\u003e Be on the lookout to recognize and appreciate the unique challenges law enforcement officers' spouses and loved ones often face because of the badge. Based on author Vicki Gustafson's over three decades of personal experience as a law enforcement officer's wife, \u003ci\u003e His Badge, My Story \u003c\/i\u003e is filled with her suggestions and guidance. Her wisdom accumulated over 36 years offers comfort, hope, and insights for the journey ahead. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVicki touches on common issues, which include communication, the struggles of scheduling, balancing the career with family life and society, sacrifices, and raising children.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHis Badge, My Story \u003c\/i\u003earticulates what is necessary to be independent, strong, and brave enough to face the villain of worry and fear and recognize when gremlins aka pitfalls of the law enforcement career surface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe author's creative approach in each chapter includes an opening BOLO, personal stories and interviews, and a debriefing section. Bullet points at the end of every chapter reveal the ammunition needed to keep the faith, strength, and understanding that are necessary to maintain healthy relationships. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHis Badge, My Story\u003c\/i\u003e provides readers with a valuable resource of insights and understanding to deal with their challenges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Vicki Gustafson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1973647494\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781973647492\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e WestBow Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/19\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 214\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.04lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/0001\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vicki Gustafson","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43940388536575,"sku":"9781973647492","price":33.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_77fa7982-3bb0-477a-94c6-1766b116bf2e.jpg?v=1681446913","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/his-badge-my-story-vicki-gustafson-9781973647492","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}