Life Lines: Stories from the Firehouse (Wisconsin) [Paperback]

Wayne Mutza (Author, Compiler)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2002 | Series: Wisconsin

Milwaukee firefighters and paramedics recount some of the most memorable calls of their careers. Author and former firefighter Wayne Mutza presents these true stories in the rescuers' own words. These stories will make you laugh and make you cry. They will renew your respect for those who have chosen to protect and serve.

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"Highly recommended reading for personal, school and community library collections. The triumph, tragedy and heroism makes for truly unforgettable reading." -- The Midwest Book Review, 2002

Product Details

• Paperback: 116 pages
• Publisher: Guest Cottage (March 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 193059612X
• ISBN-13: 978-1930596122
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,295,062 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A worthwhile read, April 25, 2002

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Lennart Lundh (Orland Hills, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Life Lines: Stories from the Firehouse (Wisconsin) (Paperback)

Readers unfamiliar with Wayne Mutza's writing, as well as those aware of his stature as an aviation historian, are in for a rare treat with his latest book, "Life Lines: Stories from the Firehouse." While this volume marks a radical departure from Wayne's usual subject matter and format, it continues his tradition of clear, concise documentary writing. In twenty-five very readable vignettes, this former Milwaukee Fire Department officer provides insight to a world the uninitiated can only imagine. The stories, all true, are collected from his own experiences and those of a score of his comrades -- people who willingly do work we are all grateful for but which only a few would choose to attempt. From fear and death to the necessarily macabre humor of those who go to battle every day, the realities, sorrows, and joys of the firefighter's job are presented without apology or softening. The accompanying photographs support the tales, but the words of Wayne and his contributors would ring every bit as true without them. This is powerful stuff, and highly recommended. After reading "Life Lines," your reaction to bare-bones news reports of fires, vehicle accidents, and rescues will be forever changed.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Triumph, tragedy, and heroism, June 3, 2002

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Life Lines: Stories from the Firehouse (Wisconsin) (Paperback)

Life Lines: Stories From The Firehouse by experienced firefighter, officer and instructor (serving for almost two decades with the Milwaukee Fire Department, Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is truly impressive and memorable collection of true-life, personal tales of firefighters and paramedics who candidly speak of the most pivotal calls they had to face during their professional duty. Highly recommended for personal, school, and community library collections, the triumph, tragedy, and heroism are all presented in Life Lines makes for truly unforgettable reading.