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//www..com/b/?node=17143709011 ) Texan firefighter Cassie Hanwell
loves her job and the men and women she works with at her
Austin-based station. When Cassie’s estranged mother calls up out
of the blue to ask Cassie to move to Boston to help her after an
operation, Cassie reluctantly agrees, but her pending transfer to
the nearby all-male fire station doesn’t worry her overly until
her female captain in Austin starts offering advice: “If you make
eye contact, make it straight on, like a predator.” “No sex with
firefighters. Or friends of firefighters. Or relatives of
firefighters.” “If your captain says to run a mile, run two.” As
for pull-ups? “Do thirty, at least…. And make sure you can do at
least a few one-handed.” Cassie hopes this advice will turn out
to be anachronistic, but a fire station that’s never had a “lady”
firefighter in 120 years adapts slowly. And reluctantly. Making
the whole situation even worse is the rookie, the bighearted new
guy whom all the other firefighters like far more than they do
Cassie, though she’s clearly more skilled. And Cassie, to her
horror, really likes the rookie as well. Funny, smart, and
smartly paced, Things You Save in a Fire ignites around the
topics of equality, love, redemption, and forgiveness even as it
delivers an unforgettable protagonist who shows off not just “a
few” but nine breathtaking, cheer-worthy one-handed pull-ups on
her first day at work. —Adrian Liang, Book Review
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Praise for Things You Save in a Fire:
One of:
The Washington Post's "The 10 Books to Read in 2019 Based on What
You Loved in 2018"
The Hollywood Reporter's "2019 Books to Keep on Your Radar"
She Reads' "Most Anticipated Books of 2019"
Good Housekeeping's "25 Best New Books of Summer 2019"
USA Today's "Must Read Women's Fiction of 2019"
Bookbub's "31 of the Biggest Books Coming Out This Summer"
The Nerd Daily's "Most Anticipated Reads of 2019"
An August 2019 LibraryReads Pick!
"Oh, how I love Katherine Center’s writing…and her newest novel
is a gem...a story that reminds us that the word emergency has,
at its heart, a new beginning. Just read it, and thank me later.”
―Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of A Spark of
Light and Small Great Things
“Center gives readers a sharp and witty exploration of love and
forgiveness that is at once inful, entertaining, and
thoroughly addictive.” ―Kirkus, starred review
"A compelling love story, a tearjerking twist, and a thoroughly
absorbing story. Another winner from Center." ―Booklist, starred
review
"An emotionally resonant and deeply satisfying love story...a
moving testament to the power of forgiveness." ―BookPage
"I don’t even know how to explain how much I adored this
book...This is a story of love, of family, and of learning how to
be vulnerable―and trust me, Cassie’s life journey is one you
don’t want to miss.” ―Siobhan Jones, Book of the Month Club
Praise for How to Walk Away:
"A marvelous example of acceptance and healing and a celebration
of family." ―USA Today
"Center explores the limits of hope and love...[she] transforms
the story of a family tragedy into a heartfelt guide to living
the fullest life possible." ―Publisher's Weekly
"With its appealing characters and wisdom about grappling with
life’s challenges, Center’s sixth novel has all the makings of a
breakout hit." ―Booklist (starred review)
"A story about survival that is heartbreakingly honest and wryly
funny, perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Elizabeth Berg."
―Kirkus
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