Fire on the Mountain

Excellent Read

This writer refuses to whitewash the errors made by many of those who fight wildfire and manage the fights -- endeavors that attract some folks with colossal egos that often clash and result in the deaths of the folks who fight these wildfires. I would say, before you consider putting those boots on, read this book and Fire and Ashes. You may think twice, although, to their credit, the no-one-is-at-fault attitude is giving way to a more frank appraisal of what went wrong when the young and brave die fighting these fires. Excellent book.

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A disservice to his father and firefighters

Norman Maclean, himself a former firefighter and woodsman, wrote an excellent account of the Mann Gulch fire. His work was tempered by the distance of time, benefit of age, and experience in the woods. This is obvious through his interaction with the survivors and his search for what happened on that hill. In contrast, John Maclean's account of the South Canyon fire is riddled with accusations, contradicitions of his own statements and interpretations, and the generally muckraking tone. There is searching for truth and then there is searching for animus. I wish he had left this story to those who've spent a bit more time in boots than in Chicago.

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This is a must read book.

This is a must read book.

Highly Recommended

This book was a wonderful tribute to all of those who risk their lives for us. Unless you have been in their shoes, one cannot comprehend the risks and the dangers of this profession. Wonderful tribute to those who perished, and an eyeopener to those who could have prevented the trajedy.

A MUST READ

I think this book would give anybody a good look at what all goes on to fight a fire, even if it is only a small one. Most people already have high respect for firefighters, this will raise your respect exponentially!

One of my favorites...

This truly outstanding volume satisfies from a journalistic standpoint, as well as just being a great read. Maclean's research was extensive and he interviewed virtually everyone who had anything to do with the tragedy on Storm King Mountain. He weaves this background material into one of the most compelling nonfictional narratives I've personally ever read. I could hardly put this book down. This book represents investigative reporting at its absolute best. In addition,it serves as a memorial to those who died on the mountain.

Gripping, touching account

Fire On The Mountain is a very touching account of the fatal fire that claimed the lives of 14 firefighters on Storm King Mountain on July 6, 1994. Interviews and personal acounts are in depth giving a view into the personal insite of the firefigters on the mountain. The book also goes into the investigation of the fire as investigators try to find the true cause of the 14 deaths. Maclean does a great job of keeping the readers interest during the entire book. This book is going to be of great interest to those in the fire service as well as those who are just intersted in a great account of such a tradjic event in these firefigters and their family's lives. A definate must read.

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