Some comments from readers of Brave Hearts by Cynthia Brown

Comments on my book Brave Hearts . . .

I recently finished reading the new book Brave Hearts and wanted to thank  Cynthia Brown for documenting the careers and heroic actions of some of New York's Finest. As an NYPD Police Officer working in Brooklyn, I believe the stories featured in your book about fellow members of the service were portrayed accurately and respectfully, particularly the chapter about ESU Detective Rich Miller and his actions following 9/11 and during the shootout in Brooklyn in 2000.  I believe the stories in Brave Hearts serve as excellent examples of the dedication and courage of NYPD Officers which go largely unnoticed by the public. Thanks to Cynthia for bringing them to a wider audience. I have recommended this book to several of my friends and colleagues.
— Jesse Dray

I got home from work on a recent Friday evening to find Brave Hearts in my mail.  I built a cocktail, as is my usual habit, and settled down on the lanai to relax.  Many hours later I stumbled off to bed having read the entire first half of the book.
What an outstanding piece of work. Once done, I’ll undoubtedly read it several more times. Cynthia Brown found the perfect balance between the modest first person narration of the fifteen officers, her own deep understanding of how their actions were of such value to the citizens they protect, and every bit as importantly what those actions did and meant to them and their families.
     She has done my brothers and sisters proud.
In many circles, I am perceived as unemotional and often cold.  Time and again as I followed police officers while they were working, I found myself choked up and unable, or unwilling to speak.
    It is a superb book.
— Rich Roberts
International Union of Police Associations

Great job with Brave Hearts.  I was reading/skimming over the chapters and a dispatcher asked to read it so I gave it to her. I hope this book sells and makes the public realize that the heroes of the NYPD are not on TV but exist in really life. The NYPD should make cynthia their official historian and publicist. This is a profile in courage homage. Hats off to the officers .
— Michael J Gorham
Deputy Sheriff WI
NREMT-Basic, TEMS
US Coast Guard Auxiliary

Brave Hearts is a wonderful book. My brother has served with the Emergency Service Unit at the NYPD. I wanted to thank Cynthia for writing this wonderful book. Thanks to her for taking the time to write such a beautiful tribute to the brave men and women who give some much each day.
— Judith Ryan