Broken and Blue: Broken and Blue: A Policeman's Guide To Health, Hope, and Healing

by Scott Silverii

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Author: Scott Silverii

Paperback:
Publisher: Five Stones Press
ISBN 10: 194049995X
ISBN 13: 978-1940499956

Hardcover:
Publisher: Five Stones
ISBN 10: 1940499895
ISBN 13: 978-1940499895

Broken and Blue: A Policeman's Guide to Health, Healing and Hope is the nation's leading resource for brothers in blue. Written by a cop, specifically for cops. After 25 years on the job, Chief of Police, Scott Silverii, PhD understands firsthand that danger, destruction and despair on the job leave many of America's finest broken. He's not only an expert in police culture, but has overcome a life of personal pain caused by the same ideals police uphold as noble and defining of the alpha warrior tribe."Seeking help doesn't make you weak. It makes you whole, so you return stronger and better prepared to fight."Police officer depression, PTSD, addiction, domestic abuse and suicide continue to torment those who place others above themselves. Cops deserve better self-care, so they can provide better public service. Broken and Blue was created to help officers understand what it means to live a life of freedom from the pain of a broken past. Chief Silverii leads America's Finest from a sacrificial life of service toward a renewed beginning based on health, healing, and hope.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!

December 18, 2018

Great book! My husband does not work in Law Enforcement, but he was in the military, and experienced similar internal struggles. We have been married for over 30 years and thankfully have high emotional intelligence which has helped us with resiliency. I highly recommend this book!

Excellent book for anyone who loves a first responder

November 5, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition

As a retired dispatcher I was interested in this book. I highly recommend it for anyone who loves not just an officer but any emergency service personnel including dispatchers. It provides insight into the jobs what they see and how we react. Sometime it's hard to articulate the feelings you carry with you and the choices you make. It's a long road and with your loved ones having a better understanding it can help a lot. That understanding for the things that can never be unseen or unheard can help you come out the other side whole instead of broken.

VINE VOICE - 4.0 out of 5 stars Good information

November 3, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition

Although written for LEO's, this book can be used by any emergency responder. The ability to look beyond the moment and self-heal are spoken about with a definite nod towards putting your faith and trust in a deity. I'm not religiously minded, but anything that can get people talking about what happened, what is still bothering them, and seeking help is a good thing!

Broken and Blue is a good start to dealing with internal pain and overcoming situations that still prey on your mind. Let's continue to help each other, LEO, Fire, EMS, Dispatch, and military.

From the Author

This is without a doubt the most difficult but tremendously rewarding work I've ever attempted. Law enforcement provided a life I could've never imagined. It was exciting and horrifying, and in the end, I look back over the 25 years, and am humbled.

First responder heroes are the best community of public servants our nation has to offer, but while we are helping others in times of hurt, we are walking off with pain that never heals. Why? Because we refuse to drop the mask behind the shield just to fit in. Asking for help is seen as weakness, and that's dangerous.

Asking for help is wisdom. A whole and healed you will make you a better first responder, but ultimately it makes you a better spouse, parent, friend and a much better you!

Broken and Blue comes out of my lifetime of pain, addiction and obsessions. It was written in love, light and healing. I want you to know the same peace and quality of life that I've come to know.

True Blue,

Scott

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