After The Fire: A True Story Of Friendship And Survival (2008) - Plot & Excerpts
Listened to this audio book in one day on a very long drive. Kept my attention. She covers all the aspects- the victims and their recovery, the burn center doctor and nurses, other patients at the burn center, burn treatment advances over the years, the police investigation into the fire, the emotional impact on the families, the girlfriends, the trial, the rehabilitation, and an epilogue. She didn't mention the financial impact on the families. Did the university help with that? She hinted at a law suit but didn't elaborate. Okay. Here goes.A story of a college dorm fire and its aftermath. A story of two friends, A true story--so be prepared. I don't want to give away even so many details as the cover blurb did, so that is all I will say.I will suggest that you read it rather than listen to it. Listening seemed to drag on and on and repeat itself a little too often--which is to say, a whole lot too often. Sometimes, I just wanted to skip to the end. But I applaud the author's attention to detail, and especially the even-handed treatment of all the players involved--victims, families, doctors, nurses, girlfriends.... It was a lot of ground to cover and she did it excellently well. You will NOT be disappointed.
What do You think about After The Fire: A True Story Of Friendship And Survival (2008)?
More of a factual account than a well-written story, but interesting and touching, just the same.
—ado
This writer is an accomplished journalist. Touching and true story.
—Sara
What an amazing read!! I would recommend this to everyone!
—Magpie
Thought inspiring, true friendship, and the will to live!
—tillym
