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Fighting Fire
Fighting Fire
Author: Caroline Paul
She fought the prejudice. She fought the stereotype. Then she fought the greatest force of all-- fire. — When the San Francisco Fire Department broke their all-male rule to hire women, Caroline Paul never thought she'd be chosen. She had already enrolled in film school. And Caroline, a strikingly beautiful Stanford graduate, didn't fit anyone's i...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780312185817
ISBN-10: 0312185812
Publication Date: 5/1998
Pages: 272
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Publisher: St Martins Pr
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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sfnativegal avatar reviewed Fighting Fire on + 98 more book reviews
Loved the book. Being a native of San Francisco it was a good look inside the SFFD. Things have changed over the years (we have a woman Fire Chief right now 2011) but some things will still take time to change. Very good read, well written.
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A great tale! Live vicariously thru Caroline Paul, sister of actress Alexandra (Baywatch). Her dream is becoming a fireman... saving lives with courage and compassion. In spite of the adversity against her, she struggles on with passion and integrity. An inspiring read!


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