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Explores the heart and soul of a wildland firefighter. This book shows that these firefighters aren't adrenaline junkies or romantic heroes, as they're so often portrayed.

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"Gripping.... A masterful account of how young men are able to face down wildfire, and why they volunteer for such an enterprise in the first place." - David Grazian, Sociological Forum "Along with the risks and sorrow, Desmond also presents the humor and camaraderie of ordinary men performing extraordinary tasks.... A good complement to Norman Maclean's Young Men and Fire. Recommended." - Library Journal"

On the Fireline Living and Dying with Wildland

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    A Paperback / softback by Matthew Desmond

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      Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
      Publication Date: 01/08/2009
      ISBN13: 9780226144092, 978-0226144092
      ISBN10: 0226144097
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Explores the heart and soul of a wildland firefighter. This book shows that these firefighters aren't adrenaline junkies or romantic heroes, as they're so often portrayed.

      Trade Review
      "Gripping.... A masterful account of how young men are able to face down wildfire, and why they volunteer for such an enterprise in the first place." - David Grazian, Sociological Forum "Along with the risks and sorrow, Desmond also presents the humor and camaraderie of ordinary men performing extraordinary tasks.... A good complement to Norman Maclean's Young Men and Fire. Recommended." - Library Journal"

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