| Edition |
Primera edición. |
| Description |
xii, 257 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm |
| Note |
Translation of: American shield: the immigrant sergeant who defended democracy. |
| Summary |
"Situado durante los extraordinarios eventos del 6 de enero del 2021, este libro de memorias de Aquilino Gonell tiene como base las luchas y alegrías de la experiencia migrante las cuales han definido el experimento norteamericano"-- Provided by publisher. |
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"Aquilino Gonell came to the United States from the Dominican Republic as a young boy. Although he spoke no English, he dedicated himself to his adopted land, striving for the American dream. Determined to be a success story, he joined the army to pay for college. He saw action in Iraq and returned home with PTSD. Believing in the promise of our government, he focused on healing himself and supporting his family. His hard work paid off when he landed a coveted position with the United States Capitol Police and rose to the rank of sergeant. January 6, 2021, changed everything. When insurrectionists stormed the Capitol, Gonell bravely faced down the mob attempting to thwart the peaceful transfer of power. The brutal injuries he sustained that day would end his career in law enforcement. But when some of the very people he put his life on the line to protect downplayed or denied the truth of that day, he chose to speak out against the injustice done to him and the country. Chronicling what it means to live a life of conviction, one that adheres to the best ideas of our democracy, American Shield is a bold testament to the power of truth, justice, and accountability from a highly decorated officer and immigrant who exemplifies the greatest aspirations of a grateful nation"-- Provided by publisher of English edition. |
| Language |
En español, traducido del inglés = In Spanish, translated from the English. |
| Subject |
Gonell, Aquilino.
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United States. Capitol Police -- Biography.
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Capitol Riot, Washington, D.C., 2021.
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Political violence -- Washington (D.C.) -- History -- 21st century.
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Riots -- Washington (D.C.) -- History -- 21st century.
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Demonstrations -- Washington (D.C.) -- History -- 21st century.
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Dominican Americans -- New York (State) -- New York -- Biography.
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Tumultos -- Washington (D.C.) -- Historia -- Siglo XXI.
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Manifestaciones (SpMaBN)XX531463 -- Washington (SpMaBN)XX4346199 -- Historia (SpMaBN)XX4346861 -- Siglo XXI.
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Violencia política -- Washington (D.C.) -- Historia -- Siglo XXI.
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Dominicano-americanos -- Washington (D.C.) -- Historia -- Siglo XXI.
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| Genre/Form |
autobiographies (literary works) (CStmoGRI)aatgf300080104
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Autobiografías.
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Autobiographies.
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Biographies.
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| Added Author |
Raskin, Jamin B., writer of preface.
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Shapiro, Susan, author.
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García Escobar, José, translator.
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| Added Title |
American shield. Spanish
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Sargento inmigrante que defendió la democracia |
| ISBN |
9781640096585 (hardcover) |
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1640096582 |
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9781640096592 (ebook) |
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