Out Of the Fire

Not your typical fire fighting book, though the stories of the fires were compelling. Gets into the nitty-gritty of the fire fighters lives and culture from a first-hand perspective. Definitely not a "feel-good" whitewash or a macho portrayal of fire fighting. Unflinchingly honest, sometimes painfully so. The story is gripping as you follow Hobbs caught up in a struggle he doesn't seem to understand, trying to find out what to do with himself in the big picture of life. The ending is especially poignant and satisfying as Hobbs finds what he doesn't even seem to know he's looking for (or does it find him?) Very inspirational and full of hope for those who are struggling through the issues of life and the transition into manhood.