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Malibu Burning

The Real Story Behind LA's Most Devastating Wildfire

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Malibu is known as an earthly paradise of multi-million-dollar mansions, movie stars, and unimaginable natural beauty. But all that changed on November 8, 2018.

Go deep behind the scenes of the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history. Alongside his wife and son, Robert Kerbeck battled the fire that threatened to take their home. He knows firsthand how the Malibu fires affected everyone - from the rich and famous to the firefighters who often risked their lives.

Blending investigative journalism and personal memoir, Malibu Burning brings you on the dramatic, life-threatening journey of real people fighting 2,000-degree flames to save entire neighborhoods.

By listening to this audiobook, you'll find out:

  • Ways how the massive blaze affected Julia Roberts, Bob Dylan, Nick Nolte, and other celebrities.
  • Real stories from hundreds of interviews with perspectives of locals ranging from the deputy fire chief and Malibu city council members to residents who fought to defend their homes.
  • People who survived this tragedy through courage, kindness, and unified cooperation.

This book takes you into the hearts and minds of those who fought for their lives while the world watched Malibu burning.

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"An engrossing, thorough, and revealing portrait of a beloved beachside community confronting disaster.” (Kirkus Reviews)
Compelling Account • Riveting Stories • Heroic Tales • Insightful Content • Informative Research

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Very interesting book but what a horrible disaster! So many sad stories in this one little book. I can’t imagine enduring the losses and trauma these people had to deal with.

Very interesting

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This is a compelling account of the Woolsey fire in 2018 that will be of particular interest to persons near undeveloped land. During a wildfire, you should expect to lose water pressure and power. The biggest surprise for me is that during a large fire, you should not expect any assistance from the fire department. The author/narrator has a fine voice and is clear, but tries to add drama by pitching his voice higher and higher, which wore on me.

A dramatic account of a suburban wildfire

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Our family listened to this book during an 8-hour drive which flew by because we were enthralled by the stories being told! The narration was superb! A must read or listen for Malibu residents as well as for those curious about Malibu. The book reveals personal stories from the horrific day the fires came roaring down out of the canyons into Western Malibu! It brought back memories of our evacuation as the fire crested the hill above us. It also covers the history, the natural beauty and character of Malibu as well as the events surrounding the Woolseyi Fire. I also brought the book to add to my Woolsey Fire collection. - Mary Rose Rodgers-Patucci

A Riveting Must Listen and Read!

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Great book! Exe
I had my own experience during the Woolsey Fire but what a learned from Robert Kerbeck’s book It’s mind bottling.
Many different interviews, many different angles, his own family experience....WOW!
Amazing work!

Wow!!!

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A true, bone-chilling, behind-the-scenes look into the devastating Woolsey Fire in November 2018. Each story was more shocking than the next. So many great stories of heroism and altruism. Kerbeck tells the story of his almost-deadly fight against the beast that was the Malibu fire, as well as other unfathomable stories of residents and non-residents all fighting to save their homes, animals and their beautiful town of Malibu.

Behind The Scenes of Devastation

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