What the critics are saying...

                    "'Night Fire' is an explosive look at how Margie Richard refused to back down and demanded that her voice be heard in the betterment of her community." - African American Literary Review & News                    "A personality-rich narrative of one community's successful fight against a polluter, as well as a vade mecum for other towns facing similar problems." - Kirkus Review                    "Greene's mix of vivid oral history and hard evidence is a rousing reminder that with stubborn determination, ordinary citizens can prevail against the most powerful of opponents." - Publishers Weekly                    "Infuriating, frustrating, and inspirational - a worthy read for any proponent of justice." - New Orleans Magazine                    "A fascinating account of a remarkable woman’s ten-year battle with Shell and the ultimate victory that transformed a company." - Library Journal                    "Ronnie Greene's compelling new book has all the drama of a classic David-and-Goliath tale ... " - The Miami Herald                    "Reads like a novel ... Anyone engaged in a fight against a mega-corporation -- or considering launching one -- should read this inspirational tale." - Public Citizen News                    "Greene ... does a great job of bringing together interviews, documents and news reports into an interesting story." - Life Goggles

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