Closing Ranks, 9780281083466
Hardcover
True story of a Black cop fighting racism within the Met.

Closing Ranks

My Life as a Cop: As Portrayed on SMALL AXE, A Collection of Five Films

$56.46

  • Hardcover

    256 pages

  • Release Date

    16 September 2020

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Summary

WINNER of BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR OF THE YEAR 2021 at the CRT Awards.

‘I was amazed and intrigued by the way Leroy had stood his ground and progressed within the Metropolitan Police against so many obstacles: hostility, outright racism and being repeatedly overlooked for promotion.’ Steve McQueen, from the Foreword

Discover the incredible true story behind Steve McQueen’s critically acclaimed film Small Axe: Red, White and Blue in Closing Ranks. Ler…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780281083466
ISBN-10:0281083460
Author:Steve McQueen, Dr Leroy Logan
Publisher:SPCK Publishing
Imprint:SPCK Publishing
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:256
Release Date:16 September 2020
Weight:604g
Dimensions:234mm x 156mm
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Critics Review

This timely book is a must for anyone who has a heart for justice in our society, offering a deeper understanding of the issues and hope for a better tomorrow.

I was amazed and intrigued by the way Leroy had stood his ground and progressed within the Metropolitan Police against so many obstacles: hostility, outright racism and being repeatedly overlooked for promotion. – Steve McQueen, from the Foreword I have known Leroy for many years and have always been impressed with his ability to look at issues from different angles, to work in partnership with others and not to be afraid of making tough decisions. This timely book is a must for anyone who has a heart for justice in our society, offering a deeper understanding of the issues and hope for a better tomorrow. – Patrick Regan OBE, CEO of Kintsugi Hope Leroy Logan is a great example of achievement against all the odds. – The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover Logan tells his story well … Readers will benefit from getting to know this clear-thinking, courageous man and the culture he tried to change. * Christianity *

About The Author

Steve McQueen

Born in 1957 to Jamaican parents, Dr Leroy Logan, MBE, is a proud Londoner, a staunch Arsenal fan, an advocate for good relationships between the police and Britain’s minority ethnic communities, a mentor to young people, and an advisor on knife crime.

Co-author George Luke is a writer, journalist and award-winning radio producer. He has interviewed politicians, pop stars, authors, activists and intellectuals, and particularly enjoys profiling people who have made a notable contribution to the world. George has contributed to several books including The Rough Guide to World Music and The Rough Guide to Rock.

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