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Necessary Chances
- Narrated by: Norman Duchesneau
- Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins
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Publisher's summary
Contained in this audiobook are more than 50 stories of actual events told exactly how they happened to the author. The stories span more than 30 years in the field of law enforcement. They cover everything from answering the phone to murder investigations. The author’s truest intention is to tell the stories so that people might better understand the day-to-day life of a police officer.
As often as possible, the stories are told in a humorous manner because we all deserve to laugh. The author hopes that this audiobook might inspire one good man or woman to take up the shield. In today's world of miscommunication and misunderstanding, the author hopes that somehow, somewhere, a dialogue might open that wasn't there before. They are read to you here by the author himself. They are his stories to tell after all. You will hear him laugh and cry. You may even laugh and cry with him. He hopes you laugh.
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- Norman Duchesneau
- 05-05-24
great stories
true accounts as told by someone who lived them. perfect for police or civilian alike
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- Erica
- 03-22-23
Very entertaining!!!!
Wonderful collection of real life stories from a seasoned police officer. The author does a terrific job of narrating and really bringing across all the emotions of the events. I really enjoyed that there were events depicting a lot a various aspects of being a police officer, the funny, the sad, the good times and the bad. Hope there will be another with more tales!
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- R
- 03-15-23
great story
a collection of great stories and insights into a cop's day as told by a very funny author.
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