“According to my online dictionary, an extremophile is “a microbe able to thrive in the most extreme conditions.” And, according to Missoula-based author Fred Haefele, extremophilia is an “intemperate love” of said organisms. In his new collection, Haefele tweaks the idea from microbe-centric to human-centric, and gives us 17 non-fictional snapshots of people dealing with geographically and mentally extreme landscapes. His brand of extremophilia comes in several forms, including logging, firefighting and hunting—all environments where extremophiles are most likely to be found.”
Read the full review at: Missoula Independent
