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Malibu Burning

Malibu is known as an earthly paradise of multi-million dollar mansions, movie stars and unimaginable natural beauty. But that all 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.

  • How the massive blaze affected Julia Roberts, Bob Dylan, Nick Nolte, and other celebrities.
  • Hundreds of interviews with perspectives of locals ranging from the Deputy Fire Chief and Malibu City Council members to residents who fought to defend their homes.
  • How people survived this tragedy through courage, kindness and unified cooperation.

This book takes you into the hearts and minds of those who fought for their lives while the world watched Malibu Burning. To read an excerpt, click here. To purchase a copy of Malibu Burning please click here.

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Reviews

  • “Rather than focus on the enormity of Los Angeles County’s largest wildfire in recorded history, Robert Kerbeck takes a much more personal and thoroughly riveting approach, allowing the reader to see the Woolsey Fire through the eyes of individuals who lived through it. Each chapter tells a different story, and together they provide deep insight into the fire’s effect on one community.”

    – Sharan Street
    former managing editor, LA Weekly
  • “Rather than focus on the enormity of Los Angeles County’s largest wildfire in recorded history, Robert Kerbeck takes a much more personal and thoroughly riveting approach, allowing the reader to see the Woolsey Fire through the eyes of individuals who lived through it. Each chapter tells a different story, and together they provide deep insight into the fire’s effect on one community.”

    – Sharan Street
    former managing editor, LA Weekly
  • James Bond, aka Pierce Brosnan, buying a copy of Malibu Burning.
  • The Dude abides! Actor Sam Elliott with his copy of Malibu Burning.
  • Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti thanking Robert for writing Malibu Burning.
  • Robert with activist Erin Brockovich at an event
  • The Dude abides! Actor Sam Elliott with his copy of Malibu Burning.

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