The Job: True Tales from the Life of a New York City Cop
Published by Penguin Random House Audio
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About this audiobook
"How ya doin?"
With these four syllables, delivered in an unmistakably authentic New York accent, Steve Osborne has riveted thousands of people through the legendary storytelling outfit The Moth (and over a million times on their website) with his hilarious, profane, and touching tales from his twenty years served as an NYPD street cop. Steve Osborne is the real deal, people, the tough streetwise New York cop of your dreams, one with a big big heart. Kojak? NYPD Blue? Law & Order? Fuggedaboutem! The Job blows them out of the water with this unputdownable audiobook.
Steve Osborne has seen a thing or two in his twenty years in the NYPD-some harmless things, some definitely not. In "Stakeout," Steve and his partner mistake a Manhattan dentist for an armed robbery suspect and reduce the man down to a puddle of snot and tears when questioning him. In "Mug Shot," the mother of a suspected criminal makes a strange request and provides a sobering reminder of the humanity at stake in his profession. And in "Home," the image of his family provides the adrenaline he needs to fight for his life when assaulted by two armed and violent crackheads. From his days as a rookie cop to the time spent patrolling in the Anti-Crime Unit-and his visceral, harrowing recollections of working during 9/11-Steve Osborne's stories capture both the absurdity of police work and the bravery of those who do it. His stories will speak to those nostalgic for the New York City of the 1980s and '90s, a bygone era of when the city was a crazier, more dangerous (and possibly more interesting) place.
Includes two live stories from The Moth-Hot Dogs and Dentist
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Reviews for The Job
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The real-life stories are interesting and sometimes unbelievable! Steve Osborne calls police work "the greatest show on earth" and you soon see why. You definitely get a taste for what being a cop in a big city is like. From chasing a perp through a subway tunnel to feeding hotdogs to a junkie, you will be entertained by his style of storytelling. It is refreshing to read, not only about his love for "the job", but about his stupid mistakes that could have cost him his life. Read each chapter like a short story. Otherwise you will feel like the author is sometimes repeating himself.I didn't like the curse words, but I understand they are a part of the author and his line of work. This isn't a book I'd normally read, but I heard an interview with the author on Fresh Air on NPR and the book sounded great (and it is)...I just had to skim over some of the language.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The author is a good storyteller who obviously loved his job. There are some interesting observations and insights in his book
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Steve Osborne loved being a New York City cop and it shows in each "true tale." He chased, caught, and arrested many of the drug dealers/ and buyers, thieves, rapists, and killers using his training, wits, and common sense. As a rookie he made a few stupid mistakes but learned from them, matured, improved, and got promoted. Osborne's instincts and heart kicked in when he had to deliver bad news. Even though he was pumped up when chasing criminals he exercised the patience and smarts required to keep his team safe and have a successful outcome. I know that many New Yorkers including myself are grateful to Osborne and thousands of dedicated NYPD officers for reducing New York City's crime rates and making a huge difference. The Job is an enjoyable, exciting and touching read.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I loved this book. He's not the world's best writer, but he's a great storyteller and I often felt as if I were in the precincts with him. As much as this was an ode to his 20 year career, it was one to an NYC long gone. Tompkins Square Riots, Fort Apache and prostitutes in Times Square. The most recent of his memories? 9/11.I'd love to hear more of his stories.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5very entertaining book. I want to listen to it again.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The stories are very hilarious and real. I recommend reading this book if you want to know a cop's perspective of the Job.