The Heart Behind the Hero: A Heartwarming & Inspirational Collection of True Firefighter & Paramedic Stories from Across America

By Curt Yoder, Karen Yoder, Alfred K. Whitehead

Book Overview

Curt Yoder, a twenty-five year veteran firefighter of the Costa Mesa Fire Department in California, and his wife, Karen, bring you this heartwarming and inspirational collection of true stories,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0970048726
• ISBN13: 9780970048721
• Release Date: July 2000
• Publisher: Stoney Creek Pr
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 1.0" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

A True Firefighter's--Medic Book!

I am a Firefighter/EMT from Kodiak, Alaska. This book reminds me of so many calls i've gone on. It describes how the job doesn't have all good outcomes, but when there are good outcomes it makes the job that much better. This book is a true representation of a firefighter and a Medics job. It only took a week to read since I was glued to it with interest.

A compelling anthology of true life stories

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.

Incredible Inside Perspective

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.

The Heart Behind The Hero

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.

The Amazing True Stories of Fire Fighters

Janet, ConnecticutThe Heart Behind The Hero is a real eye opener. I found it difficult to put the book down. The reader can both feel and picture the experiences of those who told their story. These people really are heros. I thank Karen and Curt Yoder for putting together this great book. Thank you to all of those who risk their own lives to save others,