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  1. PstrM
    Nebraska
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Book of the year!
    December 14, 2013
    PstrM
    Nebraska
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: male
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    I started this book and could not put it down. Jerry Parr did a fantastic job of bringing the past to life in this informative book. An autobiography of Jerry and Carolyn's high profile vocations and the personality behind the people Jerry protected. The insight to the personal lives of our presidents, foreign dignitaries and the like made me understand the tremendous pressure of world figures. Second to those responsible for protecting them as far as I am concerned. Though the claim to fame was Jerrys quick response during the Reagan assassination attempt, this book is riveted with event after event from the inside perspective from someone who was really there. I highly recommend this book to all ages. From Jerry's "late" arrival into the secret service to his retirement and ministry this book takes you on a journey a crossed time and cultures.

    Tyndale House publishers was kind enough to furnish me a complimentary copy for my review.
  2. ACS Book Finder
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    A life of service - government and for the Lord
    January 7, 2014
    ACS Book Finder
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    One of Jerry Parr's favorite things to do was go to the Tower Theater with his dad. One night they went to see a movie about the Secret Service starring Ronald Reagan. Jerry decided at that moment he would love to be in the secret service.

    In 1962 Jerry was about to graduate college with a BA in English and a minor in Philosophy. He was also about to have a child with his wife Carolyn. He was looking for interviews and saw under the corporations "Central Intelligence Agency" and "Secret Service." During his interview he learned that new agents didn't get in the white house to protect the president. They had to work their way up. Jerry was offered a job with the CIA as an industrial analyst and the Secret Service wanted him as a special agent.

    The first president that Jerry protected was Jack Kennedy. Jerry was not on duty to protect President Kennedy when he was shot, but he remembers hearing it for the first time while watching television with his wife. He was called to help investigate the case of the shooter. His work on the case helped him move up and earn trust in the agency. He was now protecting President Johnson. Jerry became consumed with keeping the President safe. He was not going to let a President get shot on his watch.

    Jerry became one of the best agents and would find himself forming a relationship with each president and their family. By the time he was protecting Reagan, everything was instinct. He was looking at everything and every person as a possible threat. The day that president Raegan was shot was very personal. Jerry and his men had made sure every thing was done in order. Jerry was so focused on his surroundings that he was able to react quickly when he heard the first shots. He forced himself onto President Reagan and pushed him into the car. Jerry was relieved when he checked the president and saw no signs of a bullet wound. Jerry let the others know that the President was okay and that they all should head to the White House. Not long after making the call Jerry noticed that the presidents color was bad. He then made the decision to radio in that they would head to the hospital. He got the president to the hospital just in time. The surgeons found a slit that was from a bullet that was flattened like a dime. Thankfully they were able to get the bullet out. While Reagan was in the hospital he was known as a wonderful patient and the staff hated to see him go.

    At age 56 Jerry graduated with a degree in Pastoral Counseling. He and his wife Carolyn decided that they would spend their time helping those in need. They loved pouring their time and heart out to people in shelters. After being in the agency protecting the presidents,, Jerry wanted to spend the rest of his life leading and helping others find protection in God. (reviewed by S.Wall)

    DISCLOSURE: A complimentary an Advanced Reader Copy of In the Secret Service was given by Tyndale Blog Network in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are solely those of the reviewer. No compensation was received for this review.
  3. Cassandra
    Maine
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    3 Stars Out Of 5
    pretty interesting book
    August 31, 2014
    Cassandra
    Maine
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    It was pretty interesting. I had trouble following the events in the first few chapters since he kept going back and forth between his childhood and a later period of his life. The second part of the book talked more about the author's spiritual journey. I liked reading about all the missions he and his wife were involved in.
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