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Title: Evacuee
Subtitle: Behind the Lines of a Firestorm
Author: J. S. Cooper
Narrator: J. S. Cooper
Format: Unabridged
Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins
Language: English
Release date: 04-08-15
Publisher: Secret Compass, Inc.
Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs
Publisher's Summary:
It was always a dream of mine, as a young man, to move to the mountains and buy a piece of land. In 2005, my family and I did just that. In the seven years that followed, we overcame countless challenges and setbacks as we built houses, planted gardens, and created harmony in our beautiful valley. It was an incredible amount of hard work, and through it all, that piece of land blossomed into a family homestead.
Then, on the morning of June 9, 2012, nature gave birth to a demon, about a mile north of us. By nightfall, we were in a mandatory evacuation from what would become the most destructive wildfire in the history of Larimer County, Colorado. Everything we had worked so hard for was on the line. Enter the mind of an evacuee, thrust into a nightmare laced with fear, anxiety, and grief.
Ride the emotional rollercoaster of a man in his darkest hour, desperately clinging to a fading memory of happiness, as the High Park Fire ravaged more than 250 homes and 137 square miles. Experience the two clandestine attempts to get home, the brutal disappointments, and the exhilarating moments of triumph, in a three-week journey behind the lines of a firestorm....
Members Reviews:
Excellent first-hand account of a harrowing experience
This is an intense, detailed, personal account of one man's experience of having his mountain paradise threatened by the destructive force of wildfire. It begins with background information: how Ohana came to be, then time, money, and manpower involved in making it not only a home, but an extended family campus for generations. When that campus is threatened by an uncontained wildfire, the author and his family must flee with only minutes to prepare. As they wait far from home, desperate for information about the condition of their home, the stress and anxiety take its toll. Told in the first-person narrative, the author makes you feel like you're right in the action with him. A quick, easy read; you won't want to put it down!
Great read!
Great read! A heart wrenching account of a family that must leave everything behind and watch the encroaching inferno from a distance. Page turner!
Fantastic!
An amazing story about the struggles and triumphs of amazing people living off the beautiful Colorado land. A must read!
Honest and Brave Telling - Must Read
I received a copy of Evacuee: Behind the Lines of a Fire Storm by J.S. Cooper in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Evacuee: Behind the Lines of a Fire Storm is a compelling and gripping first hand telling of a harrowing and terrifying ordeal that affected many people on June 9, 2012 in Colorado. One of the most destructive wild fires spread and caused people to have to evacuate their homes fast in order to save their lives and the lives of their loved ones. This book is an incredible rollercoaster ride. Not only is it beautifully written, but the story is relayed with such honesty, bravery and emotion. I encourage everyone to read this novel and learn how wild fires can dramatically affect our lives. Excellent job by J.S. Cooper
Heartfelt
Started and finished Evacuee yesterday- well said. The story of running into the firefighter outside of your hotel was especially touching. The raw honesty about the stress of the situation, how it directly impacted his family, and his fears surrounding work/life balance were all heartfelt. I sincerely hope they never have to endure an experience of that magnitude again.
