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My Lost Brothers : The Untold Story by the Yarnell Hill Fire's Lone Survivor by Brendan McDonough (2016, Hardcover)
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My Lost Brothers : The Untold Story by the Yarnell Hill Fire's Lone Survivor, Hardcover by Mcdonough, Brendan; Talty, Stephan (CON), ISBN 0316308188, ISBN-13 9780316308182, Brand New, Free shipping in the US The sole survivor of the 2013 fire in Yarnell, Arizona, recalls the natural disaster that took the lives of 19 firefighters who were trained specifically to battle wildfires. 50,000 first printing.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherGrand Central Publishing
ISBN-100316308188
ISBN-139780316308182
eBay Product ID (ePID)219338710
Product Key Features
Book TitleMy Lost Brothers : the Untold Story by the Yarnell Hill Fire's Lone Survivor
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicNatural Disasters, Personal Memoirs, General, Siblings
Publication Year2016
IllustratorYes
GenreFamily & Relationships, Nature, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorBrendan Mcdonough
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight17.6 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.2 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"My Lost Brothers is a harrowing story of heroism in the face of natural disaster. It perfectly illustrates the kind of teamwork and camaraderie that informed the legendary squad of hotshots working to save--in this case--their hometown from utter destruction by fire. As perhaps the least likely guy ever to become a hotshot, Brendan McDonough more than lives up to his role after having been taken underwing by Granite Mountain leader Eric Marsh. That he has been able to keep on even keel as the Yarnell Hill Fire's lone survivor, having lost his mentor and his best friends, speaks volumes about his character and is a lasting testimony to the strength of his lost brothers."-- Ed Viesturs, bestselling author of The Mountain: My Time on Everest
SynopsisThe true story behind the events that inspired the major motion picture Only the Brave . A "unique and bracing" ( Booklist ) first-person account by the sole survivor of Arizona's disastrous 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire, which took the lives of 19 "hotshots"--firefighters trained specifically to battle wildfires. Brendan McDonough was on the verge of becoming a hopeless, inveterate heroin addict when he, for the sake of his young daughter, decided to turn his life around. He enlisted in the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a team of elite firefighters based in Prescott, Arizona. Their leader, Eric Marsh, was in a desperate crunch after four hotshots left the unit, and perhaps seeing a glimmer of promise in the skinny would-be recruit, he took a chance on the unlikely McDonough, and the chance paid off. Despite the crew's skepticism, and thanks in large part to Marsh's firm but loving encouragement, McDonough unlocked a latent drive and dedication, going on to successfully battle a number of blazes and eventually win the confidence of the men he came to call his brothers. Then, on June 30, 2013, while McDonough--"Donut" as he'd been dubbed by his team--served as lookout, they confronted a freak, 3,000-degree inferno in nearby Yarnell, Arizona. The relentless firestorm ultimately trapped his hotshot brothers, tragically killing all 19 of them within minutes. Nationwide, it was the greatest loss of firefighter lives since the 9/11 attacks. Granite Mountain is a gripping memoir that traces McDonough's story of finding his way out of the dead end of drugs, finding his purpose among the Granite Mountain Hotshots, and the minute-by-minute account of the fateful day he lost the very men who had saved him. A harrowing and redemptive tale of resilience in the face of tragedy, Granite Mountain is also a powerful reminder of the heroism of the people who put themselves in harm's way to protect us every day., The true story behind the events that inspired the major motion picture Only the Brave . A "unique and bracing" ( Booklist ) first-person account by the sole survivor of Arizona's disastrous 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire, which took the lives of 19 "hotshots" -- firefighters trained specifically to battle wildfires. Brendan McDonough was on the verge of becoming a hopeless, inveterate heroin addict when he, for the sake of his young daughter, decided to turn his life around. He enlisted in the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a team of elite firefighters based in Prescott, Arizona. Their leader, Eric Marsh, was in a desperate crunch after four hotshots left the unit, and perhaps seeing a glimmer of promise in the skinny would-be recruit, he took a chance on the unlikely McDonough, and the chance paid off. Despite the crew's skepticism, and thanks in large part to Marsh's firm but loving encouragement, McDonough unlocked a latent drive and dedication, going on to successfully battle a number of blazes and eventually win the confidence of the men he came to call his brothers. Then, on June 30, 2013, while McDonough -- "Donut" as he'd been dubbed by his team--served as lookout, they confronted a freak, 3,000-degree inferno in nearby Yarnell, Arizona. The relentless firestorm ultimately trapped his hotshot brothers, tragically killing all 19 of them within minutes. Nationwide, it was the greatest loss of firefighter lives since the 9/11 attacks. Granite Mountain is a gripping memoir that traces McDonough's story of finding his way out of the dead end of drugs, finding his purpose among the Granite Mountain Hotshots, and the minute-by-minute account of the fateful day he lost the very men who had saved him. A harrowing and redemptive tale of resilience in the face of tragedy, Granite Mountain is also a powerful reminder of the heroism of the people who put themselves in harm's way to protect us every day.
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- Jun 19, 2016
Great book!!
Great book! I read the entire book in 2 sittings. I could have easily read the book in one day if my eyes were not strained and being sucked into the book. This book and the entire situation that unfolded hits close to me. I went to high school with one of the fire fighters and grew up in the Prescott area. It was a sad time that left so many unanswered questions. This book did answer a few questions that I always had stored in the back of my mind.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Feb 24, 2020
Great Story
Well written account of a true story with tragic results. Very interesting and quick read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 11, 2019
got this book as a gift
got this for my niece for her birthdayVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Mar 08, 2018
Great
Great book,sad storyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 26, 2018
Read it.
Y'all need to just read it!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- May 31, 2016
Havent read it yet
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 27, 2020
GREAT
GREATVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jan 26, 2021
Very good book
Very good bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 19, 2017
Good book
Good book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
