Olivia's Book #1: Report From Engine Co. 82

       I had gotten this book as a gift for my boyfriend, but ended up reading it before giving it to him. The book is written by a New York fire fighter who works out of the busiest fire station in the city, and likely the world. He details the life of a fire fighter, as well as the poverty stricken residents he is constantly putting his life on the line for.
     
      Personally, this isn't the kind of book I would have chosen for myself but since I just had it lying around I decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did. It is a quick and easy read, which I finished in about a day. I was a bit surprised at how well it kept my interest. It's isn't really a particularly fast paced book, yet I couldn't seem to put it down. I think the most fascinating part was the relationship amongst the men and the residents. There seemed to be a lot of resentment on both sides and the relationship was not at all what I would expect.      
      
       Overall, I would say I enjoyed this book. I imagine people who have an interest in this field would appreciate it more than others, but still recommend it none the less.