**"Firefighting: The Financial Crisis and Its Lessons"** offers an indispensable insight into the 2008 financial crisis, a pivotal moment in American economic history. Warren Buffett himself suggests this book should be "required reading for all policy makers." Crafted by the trio of Ben Bernanke, Tim Geithner, and Hank Paulson—who were at the helm of the American policy response to the crisis—this book provides a comprehensive overview of the events that led to the crisis, its devastating impacts, and the decisive actions taken to avert a second Great Depression. In a reflective gathering in 2018, ten years after the crisis, the authors delve into the importance of remembering the crisis to prevent future financial disasters. They offer a candid recount of their experiences and decisions during those tumultuous times, serving not only as a historical account but also as a playbook for current and future leaders in the United States and around the world.