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Malibu is known as an earthly paradise of multi-million-dollar mansions, movie stars and unimaginable natural beauty. But all that changed on November 8, 2018. Go deep behind the scenes of the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history. Alongside his wife and son, Robert Kerbeck battled the fire that threatened to take their home. He knows first-hand how the Malibu fires affected everyone - from the rich and famous to the firefighters who often risked their lives. Blending investigative journalism and personal memoir, Malibu Burning brings you on the dramatic, life-threatening journey of real people fighting 2,000 degree flames to save entire neighborhoods. You'll also read: How the massive blaze affected Julia Roberts, Bob Dylan, Nick Nolte, and other celebrities.
About the Author
Robert Kerbeck is the founder of the Malibu Writers Circle and a three-time Pushcart Prize nominee. His first person account of the Woolsey Fire was read by over a million people as an Op-Ed for the Los Angeles Times. Based on that essay, comes his debut book, Malibu Burning: The Real Story Behind LA's Most Devastating Wildfire. Malibu Burning won the 2020 IPPY Award as the Silver Medalist in Creative Nonfiction and was a finalist for Foreword Book of the Year in Ecology & Environment. Malibu Burning was also named Best Historical Nonfiction by the Best of LA Award. Robert's essays and short stories have been featured in numerous magazines and literary journals, including Narratively, Cimarron Review, Los Angeles Magazine, Shondaland, and The Normal School. His short story, Reconnected, was adapted into an award-winning film and has appeared at film festivals worldwide. Robert is a lifetime member of The Actors Studio and an award-winning actor.In addition to his writing and acting career, Robert is the CEO and founder of a research and corporate intelligence firm. His upcoming book is a thrilling look into the riveting world of corporate spying. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Robert resides in Malibu. Learn more about him and his work at RobertKerbeck.com.www.robertkerbeck.comwww.facebook.com/robertkerbeckwww.instagram.com/robertkerbeck
