Olsen tells the story of Sunshine Mine in Kellogg, Idaho. Though this mine was thought to be fire-proof, in 1972, there was a fire. Over a hundred people were trapped, too deep in the Earth to get out. Many died instantly. Many others lingered.
Olsen gives voice to the families who waited to discover if their loved ones were alive. He brings the life of the working class to the page. I found this to be a very moving account of a town that has never fully recovered from this tragedy
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