Reimagining Blue
Thoughts on Life, Leadership, and a New Way Forward in Policing
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Kristen Ziman
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Reimagining Blue is a passionate and personal analysis of a misunderstood profession from the vantage point of female Police Chief Kristen Ziman.
Ziman credits her colorful childhood for the temperament that led her to gravitate toward policing, a profession where chaos is all in a day’s work. Many times, she learned life and leadership lessons through the revelation of what not to do.
But nothing could have prepared Kristen for the turmoil that would unfold during her tenure. A mass shooting, a pandemic, and civil unrest that threatened the trusting relationship between her department and her community became her greatest professional challenges.
This deeply moving memoir is a story of resilience and perseverance in policing—and in life. It’s a raw and honest portrayal told by a flawed human about a noble profession suffering an identity crisis. Reimagining Blue is an urgent call to find a way forward, not because the system is broken, but because it can always be better.
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Radical
- My Journey out of Islamist Extremism
- By: Maajid Nawaz
- Narrated by: David Linski
- Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins
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Maajid Nawaz spent his teenage years listening to American hip-hop and learning about the radical Islamist movement spreading throughout Europe and Asia in the 1980s and '90s. At 16, he was already a ranking member in Hizb ut-Tahrir, a London-based Islamist group. He quickly rose through the ranks to become a top recruiter, a charismatic spokesman for the cause of uniting Islam's political power across the world.
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Insightful and Enlightening. Blown Away by Radical
- By oneofmanymonkeys on 04-29-16
By: Maajid Nawaz
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How to Be Black
- By: Baratunde Thurston
- Narrated by: Baratunde Thurston
- Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins
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Beyond memoir, this guidebook offers practical advice on everything from "How to Be the Black Friend" to "How to Be the (Next) Black President" to "How to Celebrate Black History Month". This is a humorous, intelligent, and audacious guide that challenges and satirizes the so-called experts, purists, and racists who purport to speak for all Black people. With honest storytelling and biting wit, Baratunde plots a path not just to blackness, but one open to anyone interested in simply "how to be".
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Funny yet insightful!
- By Theodore on 02-15-12
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A Second Chance
- By: Catherine Hoke
- Narrated by: Catherine Hoke
- Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins
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What if you were only known for the worst thing you've ever done? Not only does the US have the highest rate of incarceration in the world, it also makes certain that the stigma of a felony conviction follows people who have already served their time. After she came to understand both the frustrations and untapped potential of the incarcerated, Catherine Hoke founded Defy Ventures, a revolutionary organization devoted to transforming the lives of people both inside and outside prison walls. A Second Chance is the story of how Defy came to be.
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Awesome every, single, time!
- By Matthew Burnett on 07-06-22
By: Catherine Hoke
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Invisible Man, Got the Whole World Watching
- A Young Black Man's Education
- By: Mychal Denzel Smith
- Narrated by: Kevin R. Free
- Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins
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How do you learn to be a Black man in America? For young Black men today, it means coming of age during the presidency of Barack Obama. It means witnessing the deaths of Oscar Grant, Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Akai Gurley, and too many more. It means celebrating powerful moments of Black self-determination for LeBron James, Dave Chappelle, and Frank Ocean. In Invisible Man, Got the Whole World Watching, Mychal Denzel Smith chronicles his own personal and political education during these tumultuous years.
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History through a Young Black Man's Eyes!! Perfect
- By Patricia Hambsch on 08-31-16
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Who's Afraid of Post-Blackness
- What It Means to Be Black Now
- By: Touré, Michael Eric Dyson
- Narrated by: Touré
- Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
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A provocative look at what it means to be Black today. This audiobook includes excerpts from over 100 interviews with Rev. Jesse Jackson, Cornel West, Skip Gates, Melissa Harris-Perry, Kara Walker, Kehinde Wiley, Glenn Ligon, Malcolm Gladwell, Paul Mooney, NY Gov. David Paterson, Harold Ford, Jr., Soledad O'Brien, Kamala Harris, Chuck D, Questlove, and others.
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Food for Thought
- By Sara on 12-22-11
By: Touré, and others
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Mad Politics
- Keeping Your Sanity in a World Gone Crazy
- By: Dr. Gina Loudon, Sean Hannity - foreword
- Narrated by: Teri Schnaubelt
- Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins
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If the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over but expecting a different result, America has been insane since the Reagan era. But the election of Donald Trump is certainly not like what America has done before. The media delights in diagnosing President Trump as “mad” - but what if he’s actually the cure for a country who’s been going mad for years?
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Fantastic book all the way threw.
- By Francis Cavanaugh on 08-30-20
By: Dr. Gina Loudon, and others
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Black in Blue
- Lessons on Leadership, Breaking Barriers, and Racial Reconciliation
- By: Carmen Best
- Narrated by: Jackie Schlicher
- Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins
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Chief Carmen Best has spent the last 28 years as a member of a big-city police force, an institution where minorities and women have historically found it especially difficult to succeed. She defied the odds and became the first Black woman to lead the Seattle Police Department.
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Leadership is Lonely
- By Kindle Customer on 11-07-21
By: Carmen Best
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Motivation: Stories on Life and Success from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts
- By: Chuck J. Rylant
- Narrated by: Pete Ferrand
- Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins
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This is a collection of intimate and sometimes shocking conversations about motivation with 12 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts. The end result is 12 fascinating and unexpected stories about overcoming adversity and achieving success in life and Jiu-Jitsu. Jiu-Jitsu has often been used as a metaphor of life, but you can replace Jiu-Jitsu with any sport, business or ambitious pursuit - the lessons are universal. What drives ambitious people is often shaped by our subconscious mind. We are not always aware of the influences driving our behavior, but you will discover underlying themes.
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Great stories.
- By Alex on 10-22-19
By: Chuck J. Rylant
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The Masculinity Manifesto
- How a Man Establishes Influence, Credibility and Authority
- By: Ryan Michler
- Narrated by: Ryan Michler
- Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins
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Men are not the enemy, and masculinity, contrary to what much of popular culture would have you believe, is the solution to what plagues individuals, families, and society as a whole. In The Masculinity Manifesto, author and podcaster Ryan Michler focuses on how a man can wield his power and lead others well with influence, credibility, and authority. Ryan refuses to accept the gradual and intentional decay of masculinity, instead he chooses to tackle the questions others are afraid to address.
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One of the Best books of 2022!
- By Paul on 11-26-22
By: Ryan Michler
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Winning from Within
- A Breakthrough Method for Leading, Living, and Lasting Change
- By: Erica Ariel Fox
- Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert
- Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins
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Life is a series of negotiations, whether or not you think of yourself as a negotiator. From seemingly insignificant daily decisions to major life choices, you negotiate every time you aim to persuade, argue over a decision, or resolve a conflict. But as negotiations and leadership expert Erica Ariel Fox reveals, the most important negotiations - the ones that determine the impact of our actions and the quality of our lives - are those we have with ourselves.
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Enlightening is an understatement
- By Lucas on 01-13-19
By: Erica Ariel Fox
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To Obama
- A Diary of a Nation
- By: Jeanne Marie Laskas
- Narrated by: Jeanne Marie Laskas, Sullivan Jones, MacLeod Andrews, and others
- Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins
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Every evening for eight years, at his request, President Obama was given 10 handpicked letters written by ordinary American citizens - the unfiltered voice of a nation - from his Office of Presidential Correspondence. He was the first president to interact daily with constituent mail and to archive it in its entirety. In To Obama, Jeanne Marie Laskas interviews President Obama, the letter writers themselves, and the White House staff who sifted through the powerful, moving, and incredibly intimate narrative of America during the Obama years:
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a must have audible book or print, it will amaze u
- By 1mercedeb8 on 11-08-18
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- Anonymous User
- 10-04-22
Revealing, Interesting, and Right!
She writes what many cops are afraid to say out loud. And my 40 years as a cop says she gets it right. While its obvious she loved her career and profession, she is courageous enough to point out what needs to be changed: within the system and within the mindset of those on the job. I listened to the book on Audible, but I plan to purchase several copies to give to my friends still on the job and a granddaughter who is considering a career in law enforcement. BTW, the author has a beautiful speaking voice and narrates her book well.
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- Jessica Perkins
- 01-30-23
Great articulation of the issues facing LE
This book was a great articulation of the past, present and future issues facing the LE profession. Great perspective from the authors personal experiences. I enjoyed the weaving of leadership lessons and personal/professional successes and failures that make the author relatable to those who are in LE. We’ve all faced similar situations- regardless of gender. The author candidly and unapologetically addresses things that need to change without “hating” on our chosen profession. Solution orientated, she shows a way forward without assuming she has all the answers. I will recommend this book to many peers i the profession as well as those who want to understand policing more deeply that aren’t in the field.
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- Kathleen T. Wagner
- 07-24-22
Wear the Badge/Share the Badge and SO Much More!
Reimagining Blue is such an informational & inspirational first hand account written by a former “Top Cop!” The only thing that enhances… her writing talent, her real life experiences, her motivational leadership, and her policing philosophy, is the validation her personal reading of this moving and thought-provoking autobiography adds which allows the reader to “ride along!”
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- anthony
- 09-16-22
inspiring
great outlook on change and changes made around you and your colleagues. love the execution of the plans set out.
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- Mary Clinton
- 12-26-22
Amazing, wonderful book
This book is terrific. I learned about our police force and individuals and also about leadership Thank you author!!!
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- Jay Rod
- 03-03-23
It had to be said!
As a 26 year veteran of the most known police agency in the world (LAPD) I related with every chapter. I saw Kristen speak at a conference and had to purchase this book/audible. After 5 chapters I emailed her and asked her to speak to our women’s groups (LAWPOA). Thank you for sharing your truth, journey, and lessons learned. As a women in LE we constantly encounter tormenters (men and women) and struggle with staying the course and in our own lane. You reminded me of my strength, resiliency, courage, and to never stop believing in myself. Thank you for your service, sharing your wisdom, and saying yes to come to Los Angeles and speak to 900 LAPD women about why we matter too! 💕💙💕💙
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- Jenna Lopez
- 12-06-22
Amazing
I loved it. Kristen is so honest and upfront. We need more people like her.
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- Tara
- 01-12-23
A must read for every Cop
I was skeptical at first but within the first two chapters I was sending this book as a recommendation to every female officer and male officer I know. Great book and proof that Americans can actually have objective reasoning. Who knew.
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- Heidi Nugent
- 07-17-22
binge read this, tons of life lessons
Binged this on one night shift. Great "read" in audible. Could not put it down.
Loved all the lessons in life, management and hope that I can learn from what you've given us.
I'll be reading it again and recommending it to many that I work with. Thank you for your openness.
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- Dionne Waugh
- 07-16-22
So much more than what you think
This book might appear to be all about policing in the United States but it’s so much more than that. Yes it takes a multi-focused lens to how the profession is, was and how it continues to evolve, but it’s also about leadership, being a woman in a male-dominated world and making a difference in life. This is one of the best human stories I’ve ever heard and I’d encourage everyone to read and learn from all the lessons shared
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