Lillian's life story is told by Rick Minerd, a retired chief of police. He tells a story that is wrapped around her own personal diary, one that was discovered amongst her belongings. The author approaches it from the perspective of a police officer, one who is trained to relate to the circumstances of spousal abuse and domestic violence. He draws knowledge of situations like Lillian's from his many years of seeing it on the job, as well as, up-close and personal outside of work.

Honey, I Promise! and other stories like it are a problem that police officers everywhere must deal with on a daily basis. In Lillian's story, the author places himself into her world and attempts to dissect her diary which leaves the reader begging for eventual justice, and hopefully, a happy ending. But does it ever come? Moreover, what, if any, role does the author have in it?

A Police Chief's look back at both sides of the police tape and the unlikely circumstances that made him step from one side to the other.

Life is a Jukebox is an emotional roller coaster of experiences. The author is very candid about the details of growing up on the south side of Columbus, Ohio and the circumstances that led him into the sometimes humorous world of radio. He also shares the ugliness that is often found in politics and the crime world. He provides the reader with a ringside seat to the greatest show on earth, human behavior, good and bad, for better or for worse He gives glimpses of his life that started on the radio; providing him with the unusual ability to find a song that is appropriate for each and every event or person he encounters. Having seen life up close, on the streets, the author has the unique perspective of observing both sides of the shield. Life is a Jukebox delivers a collection of writings that takes the reader behind the scenes, where the author tells his story through laughter, suspense, tragedy and intrigue.

Lillian's life story is told by Rick Minerd, a retired chief of police. He tells a story that is wrapped around her own personal diary, one that was discovered amongst her belongings. The author approaches it from the perspective of a police officer, one who is trained to relate to the circumstances of spousal abuse and domestic violence. He draws knowledge of situations like Lillian's from his many years of seeing it on the job, as well as, up-close and personal outside of work.

Honey, I Promise! and other stories like it are a problem that police officers everywhere must deal with on a daily basis. In Lillian's story, the author places himself into her world and attempts to dissect her diary which leaves the reader begging for eventual justice, and hopefully, a happy ending. But does it ever come? Moreover, what, if any, role does the author have in it?