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| The Brave |
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ISBN: 978-1-883283-37-7
Author:
George Pickett
Binding:
Hardcover Trade
Pages:
248
Trim Size:
6x9
Width:
0.75
Foreign Language:
English
Preface By:
Hugh Downs
Illustrations:
B/W Photos
Publication Date:
8/15/02
Distributor:
National Book Network
Type:
HIS036010
Printing:
Second Printing
Price: $24.95
Title pending
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¥"Much has been written about firefighters, some of it by people who actually fight fires. Few of the books I have any knowledge of show the mindset of the firefighters with as much insight and candor as this book..." -from the foreword by Hugh Downs
¥"Every so often a writer of substantive talent appears through the smokey background to perk up our interest in firefighters and firefighting. George Pickett is just such a man.... In The Brave you will come to know him and a valiant group of men as they speed from alarm to alarm in downtown New York, where the buildings are tall and for the most part old, where bums and drug addicts populate the streets, and where the fire companies hardly ever rest. You will begin to feel that you too are a member of Engine 33, Ladder 9, and, after George's promotion to lieutenant, of some of Brooklyn's busiest fire companies. It is an empowering feeling, until you suddenly realize that these are among the very first fire companies who will arrive one fateful day in their future at the World Trade Center, providing our city with more courage, determination, and selflessness that we ever knew we had. You will then thank George Pickett for letting you into their lives."
-Dennis Smith, New York Times' bestselling author
¥"The Brave is one of the best action stories I have ever read. I could not put it down until I was finished..." -Vincent Dunn, Deputy Chief, FDNY (Ret.)
¥"George, I can't believe that I even know anyone who could write something as incredible as this story. I am overwhelmed and impressed." -Mike Brown, Former President and Executive Board Member, International Association of Fire Chiefs
¥"George, wow! You sure painted a great picture of what it REALLY is like for the Bravest. Your book is excitement from start to finish. After reading your book, you come away with even more respect for firefighters, on so many different levels." -Richie Marinucci, Former President and Executive Board Member, International Association of Fire Chiefs
¥"Pickett unflinchingly peels away the glamour and heroism associated with New York's Bravest...Hollywood take note!"
-Karen Thompson, Editor for the International Association of Emergency Managers
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