Book jewel of the month: A View through the Fog (McGee)
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This month's book jewel is A View through the Fog by Bob McGee.
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.
Keywords:
Golden Gate Bridge memoir, bridge worker memoir, suicide prevention stories, working on the Golden Gate Bridge, bridge safety memoir, mental health and suicide memoir, life and death on the Golden Gate Bridge, true stories from bridge workers, memoirs about San Francisco, emotional nonfiction, memoirs about unusual jobs, McGee memoir Golden Gate, heartfelt true story, behind the scenes Golden Gate Bridge
Book Review by Kevin Hines, 2X best-selling author, Golden Gate Bridge jump survivor, and suicide prevention advocate
"Read one of the most well written books of the past decade, maybe longer! Much like the Golden Gate Bridge is an art deco masterpiece, Bob McGee's book, A View through the Fog, is itself an incredibly well written piece of art. His story is the Bridge's story."
Literary Titan gold award
Eric Hoffer Grand Prize shortlist
Eric Hoffer Grand Prize honorable mention
To read more information about the book at Bob's website, click HERE.
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