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After the Fire: A True Story of Friendship and Survival | 
 enlarge | Author: Robin Gaby Fisher
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Category: Book
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Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 19018
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 261
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.7 x 1.1
ISBN: 0316066214
Dewey Decimal Number: 362.1971100922
EAN: 9780316066211
ASIN: 0316066214
Publication Date: August 25, 2008
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Product Description
On January 19, 2000, a fire raged through SetonHallUniversity's freshman dormitory, killing three students and injuring 58 others. Among the victims were Shawn Simons and Alvaro Llanos, roommates from poor neighborhoods who made their families proud by getting into college. They managed to escape, but both were burned terribly. AFTER THE FIRE is the story of these young men and their courageous fight to recover from the worst damage the burn unit at Saint Barnabas hospital had ever seen. It is the story of the extraordinary doctors and nurses who work with the burned. It is the story of mothers and fathers, of faith and family and the invisible ties that bind us to each other. It is the story of the search for the arsonists--and the elaborate cover-up that nearly obscured the truth. And it is the story of the women who came to love these men, who knew that real beauty is a thing not seen in mirrors.
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One of the most moving stories that I have ever read November 7, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The book "After the fire" is one of the most heartfelt, moving stories that I have ever read. It is the story of the fire at Seton Hall University's (in New Jersey) freshman dormitory that left 58 people injured and 3 people dead. Among the 58 people injured were roomates Shawn Simons and Alvaro Llanos. The book concentrates on them and their comeback from being severly injured. Both were severely burned, and required extensive stays in the hospital (Alvaro also went to a rehabilitation center)before they were able to return to society. Their casual friendship turns into a deep bond as they encounter their setbacks in re-entering the world together.
This book moved me to tears several times as it described what Alvaro and Shawn had to go through to get to where they are today. There is a special place in heaven for the victims of burns, as well as for the Doctors and nurses who choose to treat burn victims. "After the fire" introduces you to many memorable characters in the hospitals who are truly unsung heros. It also discusses the story of the detectives who finally bring the arsonists to justice in their trial in 2007.
This book has been my favorite read of 2008 so far. You will not be able to put it down. I hope the author, Robin Gaby Fisher, writes more books. Her first one has been unforgettable.
Touching Story!! October 28, 2008
It took me longer than usual to read this book. Not that it wasn't good, because it was; I just didn't want to continuously read and cry at the same time! I'm usually sensitive to matters like this but the fact that this story is realistic made finishing the book at my two day record time...difficult. I was so pleased to read Alvaro and Shawn were able to heal and live their lives. I commend the writer for going through the depths of the healing process with these young men and bringing that experience to the readers. Excellent book! I recommend this to others but make sure you have tissue handy!
After the fire October 28, 2008
Purchased this book for my husband who was burned 42 years ago. He really enjoyed the book and re-living thru this book everything that he had gone thru--only technology was not as good then. He read the book in 2 days he was that interested in it. Recommend it to everyone to see just how terrifying being burned really is.
Wonderful Story October 20, 2008
What a wonderfull story and an awesome read. I could hardly do anything for 2 days, because I was reading this book. It just made you want to get up and go hug someone close to you. I would have loved to have known more about the individuals now and after the accident. What are they doing now and are they still close and in touch. It was just a great book and it put a warm feeling in your heart.
Time well spent! October 19, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an absorbing non-fiction book, a book I couldn't put down. The author does an awesome job describing the characters, their struggles, and their feelings. When I finished the book I felt like I knew the two young men so caringly described in 'After the Fire'. I don't regret a minute spent reading this well-told story.
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