Stories of courage, inspiration and healing in the wake of the North East Victorian bush fires.

In this compelling new book, photographer Viv Mehes spent more than 3 years taking photographs and talking with local people about the 2009 firestorm and its legacy.

The backbone of this book is the first-hand experiences of people affected by these fires — the stories here are their stories.

They are stories from the soul — inspirational, heart-warming, direct and at times uncomfortably confronting reflections on the journey towards recovery and healing.