Description

When devastating wildfires sweep through Northern California, a family loses its home and is forced to navigate the bewildering aftermath of evacuation, displacement, and rebuilding. Through vivid illustrations and an intimate firsthand narrative, the book captures the emotional and practical realities of disaster while broadening its focus to include the experiences of fellow survivors. It also considers the environmental and social forces that shaped the catastrophe, offering a compassionate portrait of resilience, community, and recovery. Originally shared as a widely read online comic, this expanded graphic memoir transforms a personal tragedy into a powerful record of a community facing unimaginable loss.

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hardcover edition cover

hardcover

Harry N. Abrams

Published Mar 5, 2019

160 pages

ISBN: 9781419735851

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Details

First Published

2018

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for A Fire Story by Brian Fies.

Wildfire/Disaster
Death/Grief
Displacement/Loss of Home
Trauma