Through Up From The Ashes: Navigating Insurance and Recovery After a House Fire , Scott and Lydia McKnight offer first-hand experience of the difficult journey homeowners face following a house fire, such as the realization of becoming homeless. Although they had homeowners insurance, the house fire was only the beginning of their recovery journey. The months and years ahead brought many unseen challenges. If only there was a resource such as this available following their loss to guide them through the many complexities ahead. This book is designed to offer encouragement, hope, and guidance for one of the most tragic events of anyone’s life. This book also provides awareness and education for firefighters, contractors, and restoration professionals everywhere who fail to understand the challenges homeowners face in the “fight after the fight”. Although each person’s experience will be different, this book serves as a tool that can be easily deployed for those who are facing the aftermath of a house fire.