BREAKING BARRIERS.
A LEGEND IN HER OWN RIGHT.
As the first female career firefighter in her hometown department, Lynnette fought her way through a male-dominated world that was far from welcoming. Her story is one of grit, courage, and survival but behind her legendary status lay a struggle few could see.
In this courageous memoir she takes readers on a journey through her life and into the psychological injuries inflicted by men in authority positions—where bullying, discrimination, and misogyny were rampant. Trapped by shame she kept painful secrets to keep others comfortable, sacrificed her own well-being, and lost herself in the process.
Through raw and honest storytelling, Lynnette lays bare her struggles with self-doubt, the scars left by those in authority, and her search for identity and healing. This is a story of resilience, of reclaiming lost power, and of finding strength in honesty and vulnerability. Lynnette’s fight to carve her place in a world that told her she didn’t belong and she was on her own, is a testament to the perseverance required to finding the fire within.
This book is a reminder for anyone who has ever been underestimated, faced discrimination, or been silenced by shame: “You don’t have a secret; you have a story.”
What people are saying about the book so far ..
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"What an inspiring story. So well written and full of emotion -one minute I was sobbing, the next I was fuming mad, the next I was cracking up! I really felt the emotional toll of her journey and the weight of everything she went through. The struggles she faced are different than my own, but I could draw lessons and inspiration from her story and apply it to my own life. This book is so much more than her career as a firefighter, it's the story of someone carrying a lifetime of trauma, enduring abuse in so many forms, and then finally facing her darkest parts and finding true healing. An inspiring story that everyone needs to read!" —Katie
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"The bravery and courage depicted in this story have very little to do with the actual firefighting but everything to do with the hierarchy, bureaucracy and obstacles of existing in a male dominated field. Relatable in so many ways, Lynnette tells the story of her life in a way that forces you to never put the book down. A must read." —Rebecca
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"I look behind the scenes at discrimination and unjust treatment. Parts were infuriating and others brought tears of joy. I was rooting for Lynnette the whole way through and am cheering for her continued success!" —Sharlene
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"What a captivating read! Best book I’ve read this year! A page turner!
If you’re looking for a beautifully written book with lots of emotion, look no further! This book had me feeling a rollercoaster of emotions with its vivid stories of injustice, love, friendship and heroism.
Truly phenomenal." —Andrea