Jewish Senior Life of Metro Detroit has released “Ashes, Art, Heroes and Heart,” the story of the Hechtman fire.

Authored by Peter Wurdock, the book details the devastating fire of April 9, 2008 that left 93 West Bloomfield seniors homeless. Miraculously no residents were injured during the rescue.

“From the day of the Hechtman fire and for the next two years, I took photos, jotted down notes and make a journal to document some of what I saw, “ Wurdock recalls. “Because of the enormity of it all, this book is only part of what happened, as many of the stories and other personal accounts were far too detailed to mention. It was a moving experience for everyone involved.”

Ashes, Art, Heroes and Heart retails for $22, including postage and handling and Wurdock is donating 100% of his publishing and photo royalties to Jewish Senior Life from the sale of the book, which is his third, as an author and photographer. It is available by calling 248.661.2999.

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