Lady:
I come from a fire family and was heartbroken when this event happened. This book is a wonderful testament to Brendan and the entire Granite Mountain team. A personal journey of one man's incredible determination to better his life for himself and those he loves and admires. If you are planning to watch the movie, please read this book first, itvwill give you alot more insight beforehand.
United States on Sep 22, 2023
Cauã:
I decided to read this book because I watched the movie inspired on it. The movie is amazing and so the book. It’s interesting to read about the early life of Brendan. It was tough, his dad was never there and his mom had some problems. Then he wrote about the beginning as a hotshot. The whole book is rich of details. I couldn’t stop reading the ending part, it is suspenseful and intense. I cant imagine how Brendan was feeling about being the lone survivor and how he was dealing with it. Reading that part of Brendan in mortuary with his brothers was heartbreaking. In the finals chapters Brendan tells that the situation of firefighters in America need to change, it’s a warning call for the politics. This story is one of the saddest stories I’ve seen. Amazing book.
Brazil on Oct 30, 2021
Deb F.:
THIS BOOK BY BRENDAN MCDONOUGH IS A MUST READ. GETTING TO KNOW HIM AND HIS JOURNEY TO MEMORIALIZE HIS BROTHERS .WHILE DEALING WITH HIS OWN GRIEF AND LOSS. HIS LOVE AND DEVOTION FOR HIS DAUGHTER. A TESTAMENT THAT WE IN LIFE HAVE CHOICES AND EVEN IN TRAGEDY WE CAN RISE UP AND OVERCOME ...AND THOSE 19 BRAVE YOUNG MEN DESERVE TO BE REMEMBERED.
Canada on Jan 23, 2021
P. Stewart:
An outstanding book well worth reading on the bravery and dedication of wildland fire fighters with a extremely tragic and sad ending
Australia on Oct 05, 2020
vicki.reads.books:
After watching Only the Brave, I had to find out more about the Yarnell Hill Fire and the true story of Brendan McDonough, the sole survivor. This book tells the moving story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots and how Brendan's life was saved figuratively and then physically. It's searingly honest and painful, a fitting tribute to the brave men who lost their lives on that fateful day in 2013. It was interesting to hear more about each member of the group and Brendan's relationship with them. It's beautifully written and very educational as well - I learned a lot about the nature of fire and how to fight it. This is a haunting and powerful memoir.
United Kingdom on Apr 27, 2020
Heuschkel Markus:
Hab das Kindle Buch gelesen und gleichzeitig das Hörbuch,ist sehr persönlich und bewegend.wie jedes Buch geht es wesentlich mehr ins Detail als der Film
Germany on May 26, 2019
Larry L. Caplin (Lee Capp):
No one will ever know exactly what caused the nineteen Granite Mountain Hotshots to leave an area of safety and walk to their flaming deaths, but in the absence of that, I feel that we need to ascribe to them (as does author and sole survivor Brendan McDonough) the most noble of motives. Namely, the saving of lives and property. This is a GREAT book and story. Not only of the Hotshots, but that of a young man going the wrong way, and the way that he, and his Hotshot friends turned that around. Fast paced and action-packed, once started I literally could not put it down until finished. Fun at times, profane and profound at others, a fascinating read all the way through, and right up to its achingly heart-rending conclusion. Told by McDonough and penned by talented co-author Stephan Talty, this is easily comparable to YOUNG MEN AND FIRE by Norman Maclean. And that is no faint praise. I highly recommend it, and give it a very easy five-stars. Best of luck to Brendan in all his future life endeavors. A personal note to Brendan: We are very happy that you survived that terrible day, and perhaps this important book that memorializes your friends and companions so...
United States on Feb 21, 2019
Kyle William:
Riveting from start to finish.
Brendan McDonough carries prose that could rival some of the best action-packed movies on the big screen. Even though the reader should be aware of the coming storm that our characters will ultimately face, Mr. McDonough injects healthy amounts of humor that will bring both laughter and tears.
Why You'll Love This Book:
Be careful, within the first chapter I had committed to reading in one sitting. Each part of the story is the perfect length, capturing Brendan's experiences from a drifting drug addict to fighting on the frontline of some of America's largest wildfires.
My Lost Brothers is easily a coming of age story. We join Brendan at 18 (although a chapter or two is dedicated towards his youth) without a real plan, recently giving birth to a daughter, and struggling with addiction. He finds belonging and learns "integrity" amongst a group of wildfire fighters known as hotshots. Tasked with controlling the fires from the frontline, hotshots are nearly always in danger as variables and changes in the elements can often transform the way a fire is behaving in mere seconds. As the reader is taken to the...
United States on May 06, 2016
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| Total Reviews | 42 reviews | 77 reviews | 50 reviews |
| U.S. State & Local History | U.S. State & Local History | ||
| Best Sellers Rank | #21 in Firefighting & Prevention #40 in Natural Disasters #731 in U.S. State & Local History | #6 in Forests & Forestry #13 in Trees in Biological Sciences #24 in Ecology | #414 in Camping #580 in Woodworking Projects #846 in Hiking & Camping Instructional Guides |
| Publisher | Hachette Books; Illustrated edition | Timber Press | MacLehose Press |
| Language | English | English | English |
| Firefighting & Prevention | Firefighting & Prevention | ||
| ISBN-13 | 978-0316308175 | 978-1643260440 | 978-0857055293 |
| Paperback | 296 pages | ||
| ISBN-10 | 031630817X | 1643260448 | 0857055291 |
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| Natural Disasters (Books) | Natural Disasters | ||
| Dimensions | 5.25 x 0.74 x 8 inches | 6.38 x 0.88 x 9.38 inches | 5.2 x 0.87 x 7.64 inches |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces | 2.31 pounds | 15.5 ounces |
United States on Oct 24, 2023