
Behind the Badge
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · June 17, 2025
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- Who it’s for
- A nonfiction pick that slides neatly into cultural curiosity and conversation.
- Genres
- First Responder Lives, Lives in Law Enforcement, Military Lives
- Published
- HarperCollins, June 17, 2025
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A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER First responders run toward things the rest of us run away from. What makes a person want to become a first responder? As in his bestselling book Unbroken Bonds of Battle, retired Marine Johnny Joey Jones didn’t have to look further than his closest family and friends to find frontline defenders—some he’s known since childhood, some he served with, and others have become friends and mentors.
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In this book, you will meet: - A game warden whose “miracle K-9” helped him save 22 lives in search and rescue missions - A firefighter who chose the job over a lucrative family career - A police officer who died placing his squad car between civilians and a drunk driver going the wrong way on the highway—and his sister, who responded by becoming a deputy - A border patrol medic working to save lives in the desert heat - A SWAT sniper describing how to handle a high-speed chase One thing all these people have in common: none of them wants to be called a hero. Their inspiring and unique stories are almost always overlooked when it comes to patriotic recognition of service and sacrifice. With vivid storytelling, Jones brings to life dramatic rescues, heart-wrenching losses, and awe-inspiring acts of courage. He delves deep into what drives these brave men and women, offering an intimate look at their personal and professional lives. Behind the Badge will leave you moved, inspired, and reminded of the true meaning of heroism—because these first responders are hometown heroes at heart.
Why It Clicks
A nonfiction pick that slides neatly into cultural curiosity and conversation.
Come here for
- memoir with military and political charge
- easy entry from a familiar shelf
Expect
- memoir frame
- Afghan and Iraq War context
Where it sits
| Lives in Law Enforcement | 83% |
|---|---|
| Military Lives | 62% |
| First Responder Lives | 37% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Military Lives
- Personal Memoirs
- Lives in Law Enforcement
- Activist Lives
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- First Responder Lives
- Social History
- Policing & Law Enforcement
- Social Services & Welfare
- Authors
- Johnny Joey Jones
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- June 17, 2025
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Military Lives