The Heart Behind the Hero (Hardcover)

~ Curt Yoder (Editor), Karen Yoder (Editor), Alfred K. Whitehead (Author) "We fight every day to change what many consider inevitable..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review

"... proves beyond any doubt that caring and courage are a double dose of belief that makes the firefighter unique..." -- Ronny J. Coleman, President, FETN (Fire & Emergency Television

"THE HEART BEHIND THE HERO captures the true spirit of America's first responders..." -- Mary Ellis, Managing Director, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

"This book will be a priceless memento for their families and friends." -- A.J. Heightman, Editor, JEMS (Journal of Emergency Medical Services)

Product Description

The Heart Behind the Hero is the recipient of an Honorable Mention Award for Writer's Digest's "2001 National Self-Published Book Awards" in the Life Stories category.

A Heartwarming & Inspirational Collection of True Firefighter & Paramedic Stories from Across America. Includes a Foreword by Al Whitehead, President, International Association of Fire Fighters. Includes a Roll of Honor listing all fallen firefighters as recognized by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 232 pages
• Publisher: Stoney Creek Press; 1st edition (July 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970048726
• ISBN-13: 978-0970048721
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #156,216 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A compelling anthology of true life stories, February 10, 2001

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

The Heart Behind The Hero is a compelling anthology of true life stories, essays and poems contributed by firefighters and paramedics across the country. Touching, inspiring, heartwarming, dramatic, superbly written and presented, The Heart Behind The Hero reveals the emotions, feelings, and spirit of today's American firefighters and rescue workers in their own words. The humor, pathos, heartbreak, and hard work is clearly evident as the contributors pay tribute to their colleagues and comrades who sacrificed their lives doing a job they loved in service to the communities in which they lived. Here is a fascinating "window" into the lifestyles and thoughts of brave men and women whose heroism is routine and whose sacrifices are the stuff of which legends are made.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Inside Perspective, October 1, 2000

By	Wayne C. Jasper (Pacific Northwest) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Curt and Karen Yoder have hit the mark with this incredible inside perspective of firefighters and there daily challenges. This book makes it very clear that there is more to firefighting than a job, it takes "Heart" as well to venture into the unknown on a daily basis. The different stories within the story show that this is the case across the country no matter the scenario. As a professional firefighter for over 15 years, I'm proud to be a part of this brotherhood and its nice to see a book written from this perspective.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Heart Behind The Hero, August 24, 2000

By	ED KEYSER (Laguna Woods, CA) - See all my reviews

This is a delightful collection of short firefighting related stories, that will hold your attention to the very end. It touches your emotions from love and laughter to grief and dispair. Highly recommended for light reading. It will touch the hearts of children as well as the elderly. If you can read or be read to, this book is for you.