About James Pasternak

Jim Pasternak draws from 33 years of experiences and observations as a Newport Beach, CA Firefighter and redirects his love and passion for the job into this timeless novel. Described are tales of firefighters professionally on the job, at fire scenes as well as in their personal lives. He strives to give his readers a true-to-life look at the social climate in this affluent beach community. It’s so real you’ll smell the smoke, taste the money and almost feel the wind as it blows through the bag pipes!

Reader’s Comments…

"I frequent the “spots” in the book and when I read F.E. I felt like I was actually in it!  The characters seemed all too real & familiar to me. I personally know hundreds of firefighters and respect them even more after reading this! "
— Brad Sarvak, Emery Financial Newport Beach, CA.

" If you thought you knew all about flight attendants, get out your sun glasses & visors as this light is blinding! This is fictional? I have my doubts! Simply, the book has it all! Sad but true!"
— B. Hardy, Laguna Beach, CA.

" From the first ‘humbling’ chapter- this book wraps you up and holds you tight. It takes you on emotional rides that once coming to an end… will leave you wanting more. "
— Anita Harmon Bell, Fair Oaks, CA.                                        

" As a “Ghetto” Chicago firefighter I know the pain described in the “Firefighters Loving Life.” Pasternak brought it all home! I’ll give it two thumbs up! "                  
—  Brian McMahon, Captain, Chicago F.D.

"Finally, someone’s exposed the gold diggers’ secret code of deceit and debauchery. I love it! "       — Josh Van Egmond, Lifeguard- Corporate Pilot, Newport Beach, CA.