HOTSHOT A Life on Fire

Selby narrates their memoir of life as a wildland firefighter known as a "Hotshot." They explore the rampant sexism against female-bodied individuals in the male-dominated industry of wildlife firefighting, along with the shortsightedness of government policy toward fire suppression and containment. By narrating their own work, Selby ensures that their words are spoken just the way they intend and that their emotions and frustrations are clear and compelling. Selby's performance captures their pride in their life as a Hotshot while sharing equally the feeling of disbelief when those they depended on at the front lines of deadly fires closed ranks against them. Selby's memoir is often an emotional gut punch. V.B. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2025]