My husband and father-in-law were volunteer firefighters, so much of this book contained situations and emotions I could relate too. I had some difficulty following the large cast of characters but the chart in the book helped. The determination and strength of the women who raised their families after the loss of their firefighter husbands was amazing. I liked the closeness of the neighborhoods and how they took care of each other. I hope the author does a sequel to carry the story on.