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  • Beaten Black and Blue

  • Being a Black Cop in an America Under Siege
  • By: Brandon Tatum
  • Narrated by: Ron Garner
  • Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (246 ratings)

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Beaten Black and Blue

By: Brandon Tatum
Narrated by: Ron Garner
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Publisher's summary

What’s it really like to be a Black police officer in today’s America?

“Defund the police!” is shouted in the streets.
A.C.A.B. is spray painted on precinct buildings.
Countless citizens believe all police are racists.

In this era of civil unrest and political divide, how do Black cops - or any cops - maintain the motivation and commitment to do their job? Former police officer, co-founder of BLEXIT, and Founder and CEO of The Officer Tatum - Brandon Tatum shares his story and the stories of other police officers in the pages of his new book, Beaten Black and Blue. Listen to why they joined the force, what it’s really like on the streets, and how they continue to fight the good fight.

Forget what you think you know and learn the truth!

©2021 Brandon Tatum (P)2021 Post Hill Press
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great book, great man!

wish b Tatum would have narrated but I enjoyed the book.
read this book with an open mind and an open heart.

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Love B Tatum Always

5’ white female Atheist can confirm I don’t need to be represented physically when the message is love, logic, and perseverance. Should be required reading material for kids these days.

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I enjoyed the life experiences shared. It not only includes experiences of Brandon Tatum, but other officers as well.

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Amazing

I love this book, Brandon. Thank you for your service. Thank all you officers for your service .As a black conservative woman, I feel and say a lot of the same things and way you do, Brandon, and I'm happy you are able to actually reach people.

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So Glad This Book Is On Audible

My husband and I are soooo happy that BTatum wrote this book, and that it was put on Audible. The explanation of how he joined and left the force is excellent, especially since we know another officer here in California that has had some of these same types of experiences. Tatum's clear love for Messiah shines through. Write more please! A book of diverse officer experiences would be a benefit to everyone looking to really understand more about what's happening in our world today. Ron Garner did an excellent job narrating this book.

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A Must-read for the modern America!

Please read and share this important book! Brandon Cathy's perspective is essential for our society to hear!

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Brandon honesty and straight forwardness.

This book should be required reading. "They" want us divided take the time to listen to this book and hear the truth.

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Let’s get into this!

BTatum truly believes what he writes in this book! He is passionate about these issues and is fair -which is why I have consistently followed him for a few years now. He has a lot of great things to say and I highly recommend this book if your looking for a new and honest perspective.

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Wow

This is a amazing book on the overall day in day out of Police Officers and is very informative and helpful in understanding the importance of our men and women who have been called to serve and Protect.

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Should be mandatory reading in all schools.

Again I think this should be a mandatory read in English classes all across America

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