“An inherently fascinating and candid memoir, Sister in a Brotherhood by Cindie Schooner-Ball is a true life autobiographical account that reads with all the dramatic flair of a finely honed novel. As informative as it is inspirational, Sister in a Brotherhood is especially and unreservedly recommended for community, college, and university library Contemporary American Biography collections. With a special appeal for anyone with an interest in firefighting, it is also available in a digital book format.”

— Midwest Book Review

“In Sister in a Brotherhood, Cindie Schooner-Ball tells her story of nearly three decades working in what was widely perceived as a man’s career path, firefighting. She brings the reality of her adventures (and a few misadventures, too) home to the reader in a fascinating, lively style. Whether you’re a firefighter or not, you’ll want to read this account of life in the firehouse by a woman who helped open its doors to other women.”

— Scott Orr, Producer/Host, “Code 3 — The Firefighters’ Podcast”

“Sister in Brotherhood grabs the emotion, challenges and episodes of a beautiful woman pursuing the exciting life as a firefighter and EMT. The insight of Cindie Schooner-Ball’s personal life, training regimen, career progression and actual emergencies makes an easy read and a book you can’t put down.”

— David W. Dunbar, Chairman & CEO (retired), Synovus Bank of Florida

“A tribute to the people she served and the people she served with, Cindie Schooner-Ball’s Sister in a Brotherhood chronicles the highs and lows of her life as a female firefighter.”

— Mark B. Williams, Vice President (retired), Oregon Health & Science University

— Robert S. Lewis, Architect

— Captain Teri Roberts, Broward Sheriff’s Office

“Captain Schooner-Ball has masterfully re-created her career in her book, Sister in a Brotherhood. Once you begin to read, it isn’t easy to put the book down.

I remember meeting Cindie at the beginning of her career. Cindie always had a great work ethic. I was fortunate to watch Cindie advance through every career rank, including obtaining her paramedic certification. She always placed 100% effort in everything she did, and it showed.

I recommend this book not just for members of the fire service but for anyone seeking to improve their chances of succeeding in this thing we call life.”

— Allan London, Lieutenant (retired), Broward Sheriff Fire-Rescue

“An honest and enjoyable read, Sister in a Brotherhood reveals the extra levels of self-belief and determination it sometimes takes to succeed, especially when you aren’t like the others around you.”

— Vinnie Greico, Broward Sheriff Fire-Rescue, Retired Captain

“An inspiring story of one person’s determination to breach social norms and to succeed, on her own terms, in a world as traditionally male as a major league football team.

An extremely honest and intimate look at the life of the first female firefighter to get hired by one big city fire department.”

— Steve Silverberg, President of Lost World Caverns