Firehouse (Wheeler Large Print Book Series) - Hardcover

Halberstam, David

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9781587242601: Firehouse (Wheeler Large Print Book Series)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1587242605 ISBN 13: 9781587242601

Publisher: Wheeler Pub Inc, 2002

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In a tribute to the firefighters who lost their lives following the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, the author explores the lives of members of FDNY Engine 40 Ladder 25, offering a portrait of everyday life in a firehouse and their courageous efforts to preserve life.

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Review:

"Graceful and moving."--James Traub, "The New York Times Book Review"

"Always clear-eyed and affecting."-- Newsweek

"Vividly sketched."-- Time Out New York

"A very human face on the tragedy."-- Minneapolis Star Tribune

"An understated little gem of a book."-- St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Graceful and moving." "James Traub, "The New York Times Book Review"""

"Resembles John Hersey's 1946 classic "Hiroshima"." "USA Today""

"Always clear-eyed and affecting." "Newsweek""

"Vividly sketched." "Time Out New York""

"A very human face on the tragedy." "Minneapolis Star Tribune""

Book Description:

"If you have tears, prepare to shed them."-Frank McCourt
The New York Times bestseller, now with an introduction by Denis Leary.

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