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This book is written for people whom society labels as average and refuses to consider as elite. They have neither the family fortune nor the biological endowment that would enable them to achieve power as it is modernly defined. This group constitutes the overwhelming majority of any community. They may openly reject or suffer silently in a culture that values celebrity and materialism and therefore favors the few who can muster seemingly unlimited resources. Its aim is to promote a sense of respect to these individuals’ lives and affairs, allowing them to wield an authentic power that can lead to personal satisfaction. Although this book has been a lifetime in the making, its evolution gained momentum during a chance encounter. The experience would plant a seed of questioning that would preoccupy my mind and challenge what I had convinced myself to be true. This story begins modestly, save for an overwhelming heat. August in Missouri is a devastating formula of 100 de...

  Bob was born in Richmond, California and attended California State University Hayward. After college, he became a third-generation steel painter. He spent 20 years painting bridges in the Bay Area, the last 12 as a member of the Golden Gate Bridge paint crew. Bob retired in 2014 and is now a contributing author to local magazines. He lives with his wife in Northern California. Bob was born in Richmond, California and attended California State University Hayward. After college, he became a third-generation steel painter. He spent 20 years painting bridges in the Bay Area, the last 12 as a member of the Golden Gate Bridge paint crew. Bob retired in 2014 and is now a contributing writer at Bicoastal Digest Magazine , with his work also appearing in Marin Magazine , and The Argonaut, Journal of the San Francisco Historical Society . He now lives with his wife in Valley Springs, California. Bob's book, A View through the Fog , was recently released and is already near to top 10...

  As folks get ready to settle in to some great yelling, screaming, and cheering for today's Super Bowl, we offer readers a look at the everyday players, the kids who might grow up to be stars, and how their parents affect them and the game. Jonas is a long-term sports coach, and his insights and humor make for a wonderful, easy, and inspirational read in Soccer Is Fun without Parents .  I never played soccer growing up but my son, Kevin, latched onto it about the same time he learned how to walk. I have learned how to love the sport by watching kids play and being a high school referee. Apparently, Americans don’t find the sport exciting; not enough scoring, too many dives by players, slow action, etc.   Have you ever watched a baseball game? Come on. Any NFL game typically entails only 11 minutes of actual playing time compared to 18 minutes in baseball, and 90 minutes in soccer. Despite what many Americans say about the sport, there is only one thing that needs to be f...

  Bob McGee's book,  A View through the Fog , has received a number of reviews of Goodreads -- all outstanding ones. We will be sharing these over the next few weeks. If you want to get them all at once, here you go:  A View through the Fog by Bob McGee | Goodreads . Tamara Davis, awarding five stars, says,  A View Through the Fog  thoughtfully represents a period of time for the Golden Gate Bridge and its workers there then. The memoir reminds readers that every experience (and stage of something) is temporary: "While Bridge painters will continue to come and go, they will never do it like we did" (126). I really enjoyed reading this colorful book. Bob McGee is honest, humble, and reflective. The content is poetic and compelling. I learned a lot about the construction, components, and upkeep of the bridge, plus what is involved in getting a coveted painting job. The suicide details are startling, but the author bravely broaches the topic and handles it with com...

  Bob McGee's book, A View through the Fog , was awarded a gold medal from Literary Titan recently.  Bob joins many MSI Press authors who have won Literary Titan gold medals. See others HERE . For other posts about Bob and his book, click HERE .   Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Interested in receiving a free copy of this or any MSI Press LLC book  in exchange for  reviewing  a current or forthcoming MSI Press LLC book? Contact editor@msipress.com. Want an  author-signed copy  of this book? Purchase the book at 25% discount (use coupon code FF25) and concurrently send a written request to orders@msipress.com. 

Bob McGee's book,  A View through the Fog , has received a number of reviews of Goodreads -- all outstanding ones. We will be sharing these over the next few weeks. If you want to get them all at once, here you go:  A View through the Fog by Bob McGee | Goodreads . Rachel Santino says,  This is a heartfelt behind-the-scenes tell-all, uncovering some of the mysteries of what it was like to be a Golden Gate Bridge painter before the rules were changed. It was shocking, informative, sad, funny, and satisfied my curiosity about life on the bridge. It’s a page-turner and will interest a wide range of people. AWARDS Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Literary Titan gold award Eric Hoffer Debut Author Award finalist Eric Hoffer Grand Prize shortlist Eric Hoffer Grand Prize honorable mention To read more posts about Bob and his book, click  HERE . To read more book reviews, click  HERE . To purchase copies of this book at 25% discount, use code FF25 at  MSI Press webs...

  Bob McGee's book,  A View through the Fog , has received a number of reviews of Goodreads -- all outstanding ones. We will be sharing these over the next few weeks. If you want to get them all at once, here you go:  A View through the Fog by Bob McGee | Goodreads . Carine, awarding five stars, says,  I live in the bay area. I drive the Golden Gate Bridge frequently, but after reading A VIEW THROUGH THE FOG, I will never look at the bridge the same way. There is so much more to the bridge than meets the eye. The stories about jumpers off the bridge was rather disturbing at times, but i really enjoyed the battles between the author and Smokey. Somber, funny, and entertaining. Its a real good book. AWARDS Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Literary Titan gold award Eric Hoffer Debut Author Award finalist Eric Hoffer Grand Prize shortlist Eric Hoffer Grand Prize honorable mention To read more posts about Bob and his book, click  HERE . To read more book reviews, clic...