Trials
and Tribulations of a Real Life Private Eye
By John M. Lajoie
A smart
and determined person is contemplating entering the world of
private investigations. This person has seen every television
show and every movie ever made regarding the profession and
has decided it might be a “good fit.” Being intelligent,
the person does not believe everything Hollywood offers and
wonders what the real deal is. How would one separate truth
from fiction in order to make an informed decision, one which
could affect the course of one’s life? Enter John Lajoie.
“Trials and Tribulations of a Real Life Private Eye” answers
a number of questions: “What is the private investigation
profession really about? What does it take to be a successful
private eye? What kind of person will thrive as a P.I.?” In
John Lajoie’s book, there is not one cryptic message, not
one hidden meaning, no DaVinci Code. This is straight-shooting
from word one, onwards. There is absolutely no separation of
reading material from author, as they are identical. Lajoie bears
his soul as he holds your hand, with a gentle smile and direct
eye contact, he weaves his narrative in a comfortable, conversational
language that flows smoothly.
Autobiographical and deeply personal revelations introduce the
author. The reader immediately meets the person who is the expert.
The author’s personal life experiences frame the professional
portrait being created. This human touch softens some of the
ensuing lessons.
John Lajoie examines the “private eye” profession
fundamentally, philosophically and sociologically. Lajoie establishes
trust early, by sharing his successes and failures. He places
great emphasis upon keeping one’s balance, both professionally
and personally. His no-holds-barred, barefaced commentary exposes
the profession’s dark side, including unscrupulous and
incompetent practitioners.
Advocating a “preparing for
the worst all the time” approach, Lajoie’s text is
rife with cautions, yet his enthusiasm permeates: “Be proud
of who and what you are.” Each chapter is prefaced with
an appropriate Abraham Lincoln quote that energizes the following
text. Functional business advice is offered: business plan creation,
client interviews and relationships, research tactics, ethical
standards, and so forth.
Although John Lajoie’s book is primarily geared for those
considering entering the profession, there is solid counsel appropriate
for existing practitioners. Most licensed private investigators
will identify with Lajoie’s words and find passages that
strike home. For example, in Chapter 6 (Second Fiddle) and Chapter
10 (Money Matters), I read words that echoed my exact perceptions.
In “Trials and Tribulations of a Real Life Private Eye,” I
am confident all readers will enjoy such moments.
Herbert Simon, CPP, is Executive Vice President of the New
Jersey Licensed Private Investigators Association, with active
memberships in Intelnet, NALI and ASIS International.
Softcover
240 pages
5" x 8"
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