Lost Son -- Autobiography of the Commissioner of Police of New York City, USA

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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is ranked on the New York Times Amazon Best Seller list. He personally handled the "9/11" terrorist incident. He is a famous tough character in the U.S. police force. He was nominated by President Bush as Secretary of Homeland Security. On September 11, 2001, two hijacked planes crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. Within minutes, Bernard Kerik, as the Commissioner of the New York City Police Department, rushed to the scene. With his bravery, decisiveness, and leadership, he assisted New York City Mayor Giuliani in the fight to save New York and restore American confidence. As a black belt in taekwondo, Bernard Kerik's pursuit of justice began with becoming a soldier. After that, he served as a guard at the Passaic City Jail, worked in the Middle East, and in 1986, he sacrificed half of his salary to realize his dream of becoming a member of the New York City Police Department. From a street patrol officer to an undercover drug investigator, and then to a member of the Drug Enforcement Special Forces team fighting against Colombian drug lords, Kerik excelled in every position and received numerous awards. In the mid-1990s, as the Commissioner of the New York City Correctional Facility, Kerik successfully transformed the Riker's Island correctional facility, which was on the brink of a prisoner riot, into a completely reformed institution. In 2000, Bernard Kerik became the 40th Commissioner of the New York City Police Department, becoming the head of the largest government agency in the U.S., with a staff of 55,500. On his journey to pursue justice, Kerik has weathered countless storms. Deep down, he has also experienced painful struggles. Forty-one years ago, Kerik's biological mother abandoned her young son. Over the past forty years, his mother's tragic life has haunted Kerik. While pursuing justice, he has also been chasing memories of his mother. This is a biography that tells the story of a heroic, just, and honorable life. This book is ranked on the New York Times Amazon Best Seller list. He personally handled the "9/11" terrorist incident. He is a famous tough character in the U.S. police force. He was nominated by President Bush as Secretary of Homeland Security. On September 11, 2001, two hijacked planes crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. Within minutes, Bernard Kerik, as the Commissioner of the New York City Police Department, rushed to the scene. With his bravery, decisiveness, and leadership, he assisted New York City Mayor Giuliani in the fight to save New York and restore American confidence. As a black belt in taekwondo, Bernard Kerik's pursuit of justice began with becoming a soldier. After that, he served as a guard at the Passaic City Jail, worked in the Middle East, and in 1986, he sacrificed half of his salary to realize his dream of becoming a member of the New York City Police Department. From a street patrol officer to an undercover drug investigator, and then to a member of the Drug Enforcement Special Forces team fighting against Colombian drug lords, Kerik excelled in every position and received numerous awards. In the mid-1990s, as the Commissioner of the New York City Correctional Facility, Kerik successfully transformed the Riker's Island correctional facility, which was on the brink of a prisoner riot, into a completely reformed institution. In 2000, Bernard Kerik became the 40th Commissioner of the New York City Police Department, becoming the head of the largest government agency in the U.S., with a staff of 55,500. On his journey to pursue justice, Kerik has weathered countless storms. Deep down, he has also experienced painful struggles. Forty-one years ago, Kerik's biological mother abandoned her young son. Over the past forty years, his mother's tragic life has haunted Kerik. While pursuing justice, he has also been chasing memories of his mother. This is a biography that tells the story of a heroic, just, and honorable life.