Nomad's Fire: Life at the Intersection of Loss and Significance

Sid Webb

ISBN 10: 173215760X / ISBN 13: 9781732157606

Published by Build What Counts, 2018

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SIGNED by the author. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Nomad's Fire: Life at the Intersection of Loss and Significance
• Publisher: Build What Counts
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 173215760X
• ISBN 13: 9781732157606
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Weight: 0.55 pounds
• Signed: signed by author

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Synopsis

Imagine losing everything you own, in a flash. The smoke of your home rises in front of you, yet the police block you from going to the house. You evacuate nothing. And the news shows the burning of your home for years to come.Dr. Sid Webb faced this scenario when he watched his home go up in smoke at Ground Zero of the Black Forest wildfire. It was the most destructive fire in the history of Colorado.In his compelling new book, Nomad’s Fire, Sid tells the story of the fire in vivid detail. He builds tension to show why it was significant and describes with candor what he learned in the aftermath. The twists and ironies will surprise you.Sid includes a special appendix in Nomad’s Fire. You’ll learn how to support a friend through disaster. You’ll discover how to navigate the awkward topic of what to say to a victim. You’ll better understand what is going through your friend's mind.The things Sid experienced while digging in the ash: Were they supernatural? Coincidental? Were they a message?The stories in Nomad’s Fire are real; the lessons are eternal. Nomad’s Fire will inspire and challenge you. You’ll grow deeper from the hard-earned wisdom Sid shares. You’ll improve your ability to maneuver through crisis. You’ll gain insight into how to recover when life deals you a bad hand.Dr. Sid Webb is a nonprofit specialist in Colorado Springs, with over 35 years of leadership, speaking, and consulting experience. Sid is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and Florida State University. He and his wife Suzy have rebuilt their lives since the fire. After the fire, Sid founded Build What Counts to challenge people to make it count while they can.

About the Author

When he’s not dodging natural disasters, Dr. Sid Webb is a nonprofit specialist in Colorado Springs, with over 35 years of leadership, speaking, and consulting experience. He and his wife Suzy have rebuilt their lives since the fire. Sid founded Build What Counts LLC to challenge people to make it count while they can. When he’s not dodging disaster or dealing with delightful clients, Sid is devoted to Dodger baseball. "I have always been impressed with Sid's ability to command a room and get people on board with ideas—even people who come from extremely diverse backgrounds. He has built and led teams, offering a unique strategic perspective and building a caring workplace environment. Sid is a world-class communicator, who has traveled around the world, and throughout the U.S., inspiring people with his insightful perspectives. Plus, his personal story of overcoming tragedy has challenged many audiences to "build what counts." Dr. Jason Peters, CEO, Hope Haven Rwanda