Review: A must read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 14, 2012
I have a list of movies that I think of as must-see because they all feature haunting images that have stuck with me through the years. You know what I mean:  the little girl in the red coat from Schindler's List, the first fifteen minutes of Saving Private Ryan, Bette Midler sobbing as she drives down the highway in Beaches, Brad Pitt opening that box at the end of Seven. The art and artistry of big-budget Hollywood at its best.Superbia is one of those books. It's so carefully. . .artfully crafted, not to put law enforcement professionals on a pedestal, but to tell their story. To tell the truth in a way only someone who has walked in their shoes possibly could. The way only Bernard Schaffer could.I've known many men, good men, who have worn badges, mostly undercover. Secret Service, INS, DEA, and more than a few small town detectives. I never really questioned why they chose not to talk about their jobs. After reading Superbia, I know.If you want a dime store detective novel, look elsewhere. If you want one of the best books I've ever read, look no further. This book is a fitting tribute to the men (and women) who wear those badges. And they deserve our thanks.