PositiveLibrary JournalKuper makes clear that Blake’s words were often untrustworthy, though he clearly is somewhat sympathetic to a man whose life did not go as planned ... This well-written and solidly researched biography of a complicated man will resonate with readers who enjoyed Ben Macintyre’s A Spy Among Friends or the novels of John le Carré.
Rosa Brooks
PositiveLibrary JournalHer sorrow, empathy, and frustration are evident as she describes routine police calls where she and her partners tried to mediate family disputes, serving not only as law enforcers but also as default social workers ... Blending memoir with sharp commentary on social justice issues, Brooks\'s empathetic work is ideal for readers curious about policing and police reform in the United States.
