{"product_id":"behind-the-badge-9780063432109","title":"Behind the Badge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst responders run toward things the rest of us run away from.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes a person want to become a first responder? Who would become a cop after her brother died in the line of duty? What guy rejects joining a lucrative family business to become a local firefighter instead? Why would a Mexican American combat veteran choose to work as a medic for the Border Patrol, knowing the stigma he'd face? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne thing all these people have in common is that none of them wants to be called a hero. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst responders keep going to work every day, even though that means confronting the worst situ-ations imaginable. Their inspiring and unique stories are almost always overlooked when it comes to patri-otic recognition of service and sacrifice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs in his \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling book \u003cem\u003eUnbroken Bonds of Battle\u003c\/em\u003e, 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. With vivid storytelling, Jones brings to life dramatic res-cues, 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBehind the Badge \u003c\/em\u003ewill leave you moved, inspired, and reminded of the true meaning of heroism--because these first responders are home-town heroes at heart. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Johnny Joey Jones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harper Influence\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/17\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.30w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063432109","brand":"Harper Influence","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44259342680201,"sku":"9780063432109","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_fc5ad3f5-1743-4ce5-9952-b0651ac30d62.jpg?v=1749541062","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/behind-the-badge-9780063432109","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}