First published 2007
Matthew Desmond races to the scene of a raging wildfire, the roar of the flames deafening. As he joins his crew, the weight of their responsibility sets in - one mistake could be fatal. Amidst the chaos, Desmond grapples with the emotional toll of this high-stakes profession, where lives hang by a thread. His gripping account offers a visceral glimpse into the lives of the brave men and women who put it all on the line to protect our communities.
Genres: science, adventure, non-fiction, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: emotional-toll, high-stakes
384 pages · Paperback · University of Chicago Press