(Simon & Schuster) For years, Hell Gate has relied on Janet Fash, New York City's first female chief lifeguard, for insight into how New York's lifeguard system has become so broken, and how her own union stood in the way of safety. This summer, Fash turned the spotlight on herself, with her new memoir "LIFEGUARD: A Love Story," co-written by Clio Chang. It's an absolute blast.