“Nat Glover’s Striving for Justice is the engrossing story of a young Black man who rose from the then-segregated city of Jacksonville, Florida to become one of the nation’s most respected law enforcement professionals. I saw the impressive work Nat Glover did as an inspiring leader in his community, and his moving and important book is a powerful testament to one man’s commitment to justice, crossing racial divides, and making the world a better place.”

– President Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States, 1993—2001, Author of My Life and numerous other titles 

“In Striving for Justice Nat Glover takes readers on his lifelong journey. We vividly see both where he came from and where we as a nation came from. He forces us to consider the often-troubling relationship we currently have between law enforcement and people of color and the fragile relationship between government and citizens. Glover’s book is thoughtful, provocative, and a fascinating view of race, law, and society through one man’s eyes and his journey through life.”

– Justin Brooks, Director, California Innocence Project, California Western School of Law, Author of You Might Go to Prison, Even Though You’re Innocent

“Like so many of our nation’s true patriots, Nathaniel Glover’s unwavering commitment to public service was grounded in his struggles and triumphs while growing up in a segregated community. As you read his memoir, Striving for Justice, and learn about his amazing rise to becoming one of our nation's most respected and effective sheriffs, you will quickly realize that courage, true grit, and determination were at the center of it all.

“Sheriff Glover knows firsthand that America’s greatness is not the product of fear or inaction, but the result of one’s willingness to boldly go above and beyond the call of duty.

“As a native of Jacksonville, Florida, and a veteran law enforcement officer who served as Orlando’s 36th chief of police, I was blessed to have Sheriff Glover as a mentor, and I am proud to endorse this magnificent work. From his chilling account of Ax Handle Saturday to the day Sheriff Nathaniel Glover stepped up to meet the challenges of keeping his community safe while treating people with dignity, I am grateful Sheriff Glover chose to share his powerful story.

“When we know better, we are supposed to do better, and I believe that each person who reads his story, including those in the law enforcement community, will be inspired to accept nothing less than the best of who we are, and, more importantly, the best of what we can accomplish when we all Strive for Justice.”

– Val Demings, former US Representative of Florida’s 10th Congressional District and former Chief of the Orlando Police Department

“Rarely do you come across someone who impacts your life in a way that can only be described as divine. Nat Glover is that kind of man. After surviving insurmountable odds, Nat didn’t surrender to justifiable excuses. He decided to persevere with love, demonstrating that a person can be compassionate and forgiving even in the face of adversity.

“Nat has dedicated his life to finding ways to help others see and believe in their potential and to trust that the impossible can be possible. His memoir underlines the redeeming value for anyone to realize that while the challenges they see in front of them may seem larger than life itself, trusting in God’s plan will open their hearts to receiving and achieving what is divinely intended for them.

“Nat uses his experiences to paint a vivid picture of the obstacles he had to overcome and how instead of claiming defeat, they became the very situations that propelled him into becoming the first Black sheriff in Jacksonville, Florida and the first Black sheriff in the state of Florida in over a hundred years. His tenacity, compassion, collaboration, and desire to succeed forged a leadership style that garnered both great support and great opposition, the inevitable reality in law enforcement.

“This memoir is a must-read for law enforcement professionals, particularly those in any leadership capacity. Using our strength, knowledge, experience, and expertise, along with Nat’s wisdom, can catapult lasting and effective change within and beyond our sphere of influence.”

– Steve Casey, Executive Director, Florida Sheriffs Association

“I first met the legendary Nathaniel Glover in the late 1980s at the annual National Preventing Crime in the Black Community Conference. At the time, I was an Orlando police sergeant and I remember the buzz when both division chiefs Glover and Jerome Spates made appearances. I saw them as role models and remember conversations about their rise in rank.

“I celebrated when I heard the news about Nat Glover’s election as the first Black Florida sheriff in 1995. His rise was inspirational to me and served as a catalyst for my own rise in rank as a law enforcement executive and politician. I was appointed as the first Black police chief in Orlando in 1998 and one of the first persons whom I called for advice was Sheriff Glover. In 2008, I was also elected the first Black sheriff in Orange County, Florida, only the third in Florida. I owe a debt of gratitude to Nat for the sage advice he gave me.

“I credit Nat Glover with encouraging me to run for mayor. He offered feedback on pitfalls to avoid based on his own experience. I am completing my fourth year as the fifth elected Orange County mayor, and I am presently seeking reelection. Given the tone of the times in which we are living, I agree with Nat that there is no better time for police reform than now! However, I must say that during my nearly four decades as a law enforcement officer, there were calls for police reform during the entire period. In other words, present-day calls for police reform are nothing new. America remains an imperfect nation but as we strive for perfection, America will change when we focus on our similarities as an ethnically diverse nation, rather than when we focus on our differences."

– Mayor Jerry L. Demings was sworn in on December 4, 2018, as the fifth elected mayor of Orange County and is the first African American to serve in the role. He is married to former US Representative Val Demings

“The Nathaniel Glover story is the story of America, the best and worst aspects of life as a Black man in America. This emotional autobiography is a masterpiece of storytelling that takes its reader on an emotional journey that leads to the pinnacle of law enforcement and a celebrated life and career. The early setbacks in the life of Nathaniel Glover set the stage for a major comeback on a grand level in spite of trials and tribulations that would have stopped an average man dead in his tracks. Every chapter peels back a layer of agony, pain, and triumphs. Nathaniel shares his story without even an ounce of resentment or bitterness, the sign of an extraordinary spirit and a remarkable human being who never gave up on himself or his dreams.”

– Alvin Brown, Mayor of Jacksonville, Florida (2011–2015)