Dennis Smiths umfangreiche Erfahrung als New Yorker Feuerwehrmann bietet eine kraftvolle und authentische Perspektive, durch die er das Leben von Notfallhelfern beleuchtet. Er bringt tiefen Respekt für ihre unerschütterliche Professionalität und Bereitschaft zum selbstlosen Dienst mit, wobei er die rohe Realität ihrer täglichen Arbeit einfängt. Seine Schriften bieten den Lesern einen intimen Einblick in die Hingabe und den Mut, die im Zentrum von Krisen zu finden sind. Smiths Werk hebt durchweg die Tapferkeit und das Opfer hervor, die diesen wichtigen Berufen innewohnen, und feiert das Engagement derer, die ihr Leben dem Dienst an anderen widmen.
Leo kehrt nach vielen Jahren in den USA in sein toskanisches Heimatdorf Santo Fico zurück, wo er damals unter tragischenUmständen seine große Liebe Marta verlassen hat. Er liebt sie immer noch, doch sie scheint nichts mehr von ihm wissen zuwollen. Erst als es ihm gelingt, ein Wunder zu inszenieren, um den Pfarrer, der in einer Glaubenskrise steckt, zu bekehren,öffnet ihm auch Marta wieder ihr Herz.
The tragic events of September 11, 2001, forever altered the American landscape, both figuratively and literally. Immediately after the jets struck the twin towers of the World Trade Center, Dennis Smith, a former firefighter, reported to Manhattan's Ladder Co. 16 to volunteer in the rescue efforts. In the weeks that followed, Smith was present on the front lines, attending to the wounded, sifting through the wreckage, and mourning with New York's devastated fire and police departments. This is Smith's vivid account of the rescue efforts by the fire and police departments and emergency medical teams as they rushed to face a disaster that would claim thousands of lives. Smith takes readers inside the minds and lives of the rescuers at Ground Zero as he shares stories about these heroic individuals and the effect their loss had on their families and their companies. "It is," says Smith, "the real and living history of the worst day in America since Pearl Harbor." Written with drama and urgency, Report from Ground Zero honors the men and women who—in America's darkest hours—redefined our understanding of courage.
A former New York City firefighter, Smith details the 1906 earthquake and fire in San Francisco and reveals little known details through the stories of those who lived through the terrible days.
Exploring the theme of obedience to God, this book reflects on the author's 40 years of Christian experience and the lessons learned from life's challenges. The narrative emphasizes that true success stems from aligning with divine will, highlighting the consequences of disobedience, which lead to repeated failures. Through personal insights, the author shares the transformative power of faith and the importance of following God's guidance for a fulfilling life.