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A PACIFIC NORTHWEST BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION BESTSELLER "A fascinating look" (Esquire) at the thrilling world of smokejumpers, the airborne firefighters who parachute into the most remote and rugged areas of the United States, confronting the growing threat of nature's blazes. Forest and wildland fires are growing larger, more numerous, and deadlier…
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1 author picked Smokejumper as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Ramos' unpretentious tone is remarkable as he describes his life as a member of one most elite fire fighting groups. Once shrouded in mystery for me, now I see these men and women and the mystery has transformed to complete awe and respect.
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