After the Fire, (Paperback)

from nbmars

On January 19, 2000, a fire set by two inebriated students broke out in the freshman dormitory at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey, killing three and injuring 58 others. This is the story of two of the most severely injured students, Shawn Simons and Alvaro Llanos. They had been ...

from Lallybroch

This is a quick read, but it is very powerful! I was instantly drawn into Shawn and Alvaro's story. Some might find the description of the burn treatment a bit much, but I thought the detail was necessary. It wasn't overly graphic, but was honest in showing the amount of pain the boys went throug...

from francesuzanne

This book is so very well written that I read it in one sitting. The book flows easily between the police, family, doctors' and victims' stories. However, I imagine that many people will not be able to read this book because of the gruesome details of the two main characters burns. Be prepared to...

from Cherylk

After the Fire: A True Story of Friendship and Survival is based on true events. It is under sad and unfortunate events that this story comes about. The day was January 19th, 2000, a day that no one will ever forget. On this fateful day a fire spread throughout the freshman dormitory halls of Set...

from francesuzanne

This book is so very well written that I read it in one sitting. The book flows easily between the police, family, doctors' and victims' stories. However, I imagine that many people will not be able to read this book because of the gruesome details of the two main characters burns. Be prepared to...