Transformation Tuesday Nugget from A View through the Fog (McGee)
For Transformation Tuesday, here is a nugget of transformation from A View through the Fog by Bob McGee.
"I climbed onto the tower top, went to its center, and began turning slowly in a circle to catch every angle of the unobstructed dream view, 700 feet above it all. The city, the Bay, the Headlands, the ocean; it was all here in front of my eyes. The sweet and overpowering beauty of it excited a sensation of joy in me, one where reality and dream coexist, and breathing becomes something that takes effort to do. . . . By the end of my second day at the Bridge, I no longer had questions in need of answering. I was a changed man after my main cable walk to the North Tower. The Bridge had successfully used her beauty and charm to take possession of my soul, and her subtle spirit had bent me to her will. I belonged to her now."
Book description:
A View through the Fog” is a powerful memoir set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge. With heart, humor, and unflinching honesty, McGee invites readers into the high-stakes, emotionally charged world of bridge work—where breathtaking beauty coexists with heartbreaking loss. Through deeply personal stories and unforgettable moments, he captures the camaraderie among colleagues, the daily challenges of life on the bridge, and the silent weight of witnessing tragedy, including encounters with suicide jumpers.
Told in a voice that’s both raw and richly reflective, this poignant narrative offers a rare look into a hidden community—and the emotional toll and unexpected joys of life above the fog. A tribute to the bridge, its people, and the author's deep love for both, this memoir is as hilarious as it is heartbreaking. For fans of memoirs rooted in place and purpose, A View through the Fog offers an unforgettable journey.
Literary Titan gold award
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