Sergeant Aquilino Gonell, with celebrated journalist Susan Shapiro, takes us on a captivating journey from the Dominican Republic to Washington D.C. where he suffered serious physical and emotional injuries as a United States Capitol Police officer on January 6th This very personal and inspiring read is the ultimate immigrant story of a true American patriot. Highly recommended!—-R. P. Prior (Amazon.com)

American Shield by Aquilino Gonell is a fascinating biography of a man who came to the United States to start a new life. A story of immigration, bravery, determination and standing up for what is right! Thank you for protecting our country.—-(Goodreads.com)

I said "oh wow" out loud so many times while reading this book, well before the J6 sections. Before becoming a police officer, Sgt. Gonell faced numerous significant life challenges that most of us would not be able to move past. Great respect for his perseverance and continuing public service.—-Clare C. (Barnes&nobles.com)

American Shield is an incredibly inspiring book that details the great lengths Sgt. Gonell went to succeed in the United States. And by all accounts he was succeeding as a husband, a father, and as a defender of the U.S. Capitol. What a shame that his career in law enforcement was destroyed January 6, 2021, despite his valiant efforts and heroism on that terrible day. Sgt. Gonell’s book does a beautiful job describing how his life changed so dramatically on January 6, 2021, but also how he and his family fought for a return to physical and mental health. His love for law enforcement, his family, and how hard he fought for his own health and life is very inspirational. I loved this book and highly recommend it!—-Elissa Rumsey (Amazon.com)