Review: An Inspiring Memoir
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 6, 2012
"Bad Luck Cadet", by Susie Ivy, takes us on Susie's journey through the police academy.  At age 44 Suzie is recovering from a broken hip, overweight and coming to grips with her now empty nest.  She sees an advertisement in a window for the police academy and decides it just might be the change she is looking for.The story describes just what torture cadets endure to come out the other side as police officers.  You'll laugh at some of it, cringe at some and (I swear) feel the pain along with her in other parts.  What will be the most compelling is her steely determination to see it through and graduate.She is supported by her husband and two daughters, but, ridiculed by her son.  Susie's classmates will rise to the challenge and admire her willingness to succeed.It's a great story that demonstrates that it is never too late to change course and that if you have the determination you can be whoever you want to be.  A great read!4 stars - Kate Farrell, The Kindle Book Review