Firehouse Audiobook

" Predictable post-9/11 pablum, but an interesting look into the lives of NY firemen nonetheless. "

" It was quite sad, hearing the stories of how the firemen lived and the bond they shared. What surprised me was the family ties between firemen and their brotherly relationship with each other, making the loss of some crew members sadder. "

" The story of New York City Engine 40, Ladder 35, a firehouse that lost 12 of the 13 men who responded the morning of September 11, 2001. "

" The most emotionally draining book I've ever read. "

" I enjoyed going into the firehouse. I liked their total commitment to the job and how they helped each other out. "

" As a story of courage this would receive 5 stats, but the writing is confusing. The stories of the fireman are woven together - making each account hard to follow. I'm not even quite sure why chapters even exist since there is no clear separation or progression to the information provided about their heroic men. "

" the book has alot of potential to be one of those books where you cant put them down "

" Heartbreaking look into the lives of the ill-fated members of a NY firehouse. Yet these are just but a few of the amazing firemen who perished on 9/11. "

" A plainspoken, gentle reminder of firefighters' importance. Also offers a rare look into a fairly closed community. Would give 4 stars if we lived in a part of NYC less traveled by noisy emergency vehicles. "

" Best book ever on 9/11. "

" Although I knew how the story would eventually end, I enjoyed how the author paid tribute to some of the many people who lost their lives. It is a positive way to carry on their memories and I am glad the families contributed to this touching story about a NY firehouse. "

" Best part about this book is that it didn't talk about operations or politics at the WTC. Kept to individual experiences. "

" Personal glimpses of lives of some of the firefighters who lost their lives in the Sep 11 attach on the Twin Towers. Heart warming. Firefighters: a special breed of honorable people. "

" Picked it up one Summer afternoon and read it in one sitting... Great beach book! "

" An intimate look into the lives of all the men who were with FDNY Eng. 40/Ldr. 35 who were killed on September 11, 2001. It also shows us how the men (and the families) coped in the days after 9/11 and how firefighters are truly a band of brothers. "

" A nonsensational account of twelve NYFD men who died in the World Trade Centers on 9/11. It was personal, from the point of view of the firefighters. It helped show me what this event felt like to the men of the NYFD. An insightful book. "

" This thin book came out in the wake of 9/11--focusing on a firehouse that lost a number of men in the towers. It is sobering and beautifully crafted. "

" Extremely powerful! "

" A glimpse into the lives and personalities of very different men doing a job they loved and later giving there lives for. "

" I really enjoyed this book. It really opened my eye on what happened on September 11. It showed how helped people others. The book also told stories about the firemen that died. I would recommend this book, the book was a good eye opener. "

" Moving portrait of FDNY 40/35. They lost 12 of 13 men on 9/11. Still unfathomable to me. "

" Another wonderful book from Halberstam, this time focusing on the fire department a few blocks from his house and the aftermath of the NYC attacks. While there are many books written on this subject, I think this will probably stand the test of time as one of the best. "

" This thin book came out in the wake of 9/11--focusing on a firehouse that lost a number of men in the towers. It is sobering and beautifully crafted. "

" Heartbreaking look into the lives of the ill-fated members of a NY firehouse. Yet these are just but a few of the amazing firemen who perished on 9/11. "

" Moving account of a fire company responding to 9/11 in Manhattan. "

" Moving portrait of FDNY 40/35. They lost 12 of 13 men on 9/11. Still unfathomable to me. "

" 911 book. True story of one firehouse nearly wiped out. A tough one... brings all the characters to life. So sad. "

" This is the story of a firehouse in NYC that sent 13 men off on 9/11 and only 1, who was seriously injured. It tells about the men and their lives and passion for their job. A sweet, sad story! "

" Personal glimpses of lives of some of the firefighters who lost their lives in the Sep 11 attach on the Twin Towers. Heart warming. Firefighters: a special breed of honorable people. "

" I enjoyed going into the firehouse. I liked their total commitment to the job and how they helped each other out. "

" Story of a NY Fire station and the men who survived 9/11 and those who didn't. Happy Bookers October 2002 "

" Wonderful story. It was very sad because as I was learning about and getting to know each person, I also knew that they were killed on 9/11. They were heroes. All of them. Worthwhile read. "