Holding Fire

"Hold Fire" is a memoir that explores the author's journey from a childhood of pacifism to confronting the violence embedded in the history of the American West. As Bryce Andrews inherits a family firearm and witnesses ongoing struggles with gun violence and environmental challenges, he seeks to redefine his relationship with violence, land, and community. Through reflective storytelling and conversations with others, he works toward transforming inherited legacies into acts of renewal and connection.