Life: A True Story Steven V. Gure Lithuanian Jewish Holocaust NYPD Police Memoir

Description: Life: A True Story by Steven V. Gure, published by Vantage Press, Inc. in 1988. This Book is a Hardcover with Dust Jacket measuring 5.625" x 8.375" with xii+335 pages.Book DescriptionThis honest, thought-provoking, and compelling autobiography describes the life and times of Steven V. Gure, a former New York City policeman. His is a remarkable story. Born into a family of wealthy European Jews, Steven found his life filled with horror and upheaval after the Nazi occupation of his native Lithuania when he was five years old. All of his family except his older sister, Ann, perished in the Holocaust. Eventually, Steven and Ann managed to make their way to the United States, where further insecurities waited in the form of a series of foster homes, orphanages, and the like.With determination and perseverance, however, Steven managed to survive and even to prosper. He served in the military, worked his way through college, got married and had children, and joined the New York City Police Department. Becoming a cop was, for him, a way of proving his physical capabilities and a means to achieving a secure livelihood with an opportunity for early retirement. This it proved to be.Steven's descriptions of his time with the NYPD are vivid and revealing. Indeed, this candid, forthright quality holds forth throughout the book, whether the author is discussing departmental snafus or family upsets. Steven V. Gure's is a life examined — and found worth living.ConditionStated First Edition.This Book is in overall Good Condition. The Dust Jacket has Light Soiling to the Surface (noticeable as the Covers are mostly white), Slight Fading to the Spine, and some Edgewear, including Two Small, 3/8" long Tears and associated Creases to the Top Edge and a Very Small Stain at the Base of the Spine, but the Dust Jacket is in much better condition than this description makes it seem with No Other Major Damage. The Hardcover Boards have Very Light Wear at the Head of the Spine but otherwise retain Sharp Corners with No Tears, Creases, Stains, or Any Major Damage. The Binding is Strong, Intact, and Undamaged. The Interior is Clean and Unmarked with No Writing, Highlighting, or Underlining and has No Tears, Creases, Stains, Mold, or Any Major Damage. The Page Edges have No Remainder Mark, Foxing, Stains, or Any Major Damage.I will be listing many interesting nonfiction books on a variety of subjects (history, architecture, art, etc.) as well as vintage paperback novels, CDs, and Criterion Collection DVDs, so please check out my other listings. The Fine Print: This book will be securely packed. I have had books damaged in the mail before and know how that feels, so I will pack everything professionally and securely to make sure that does not happen to you. The book will be shipped USPS Media Mail. Shipping cost is $6.49. I will offer a combined shipping discount for multiple books (and other media items) purchased. The more you buy, the more you will save on shipping costs. If buying multiple items, please wait until I have sent you an invoice with the combined shipping discount before sending payment. Buyers who pay before receiving an invoice will not receive a combined shipping discount. I will not send a refund after the fact due to the extra eBay fees and hassle. Payment is expected within a week after purchase, unless prior arrangements have been made. It will be shipped promptly after payment is received. There are no returns accepted for this book nor any other items. Ask any questions about an item’s condition or content before ordering.

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