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  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 . Book Reviewer, awarding five stars, says,  Dive deep into the world of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge with an unprecedented perspective – through the eyes of someone who spent 12 riveting years working on its majestic span. From the outset, the author captivatingly recounts the meticulous selection process he underwent, earning him a coveted position amongst a handful of fortunate individuals chosen to work on this architectural marvel during its formative years. His narrative style is immersive; he paints scenes so vividly that readers might feel they're standing right beside him, absorbing the sights, sounds, and sensations of the bridge. Every brush of the wind, the embrace of the morning fog, and the ...

  Today's Publisher's Pride is  A View through the Fog  by Bob McGee , which reached #107 in bridge engineering. Book description: A View through the Fog  is compelling, poignant, and packed with both moving and hilarious anecdotes. All human life (and death) is here. With his own distinct voice, McGee opens the door on the dizzying world of the Golden Gate Bridge-the beauty of both nature and the bridge itself, the camaraderie and friction with colleagues, and the devastating tragedies of suicide jumpers. He brings an entire community to the page with a thought-provoking and richly detailed memoir that will resonate with many readers. The motive for his writing this book is love of his subject. He paints this world he knows in a way that gives readers the feeling they are on the Bridge with him. From review by Kevin Hines: "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...

  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...

  Today's Publisher's Pride is  A View through the Fog  by Bob McGee , which reached #107 in bridge engineering. Book description: A View through the Fog  is compelling, poignant, and packed with both moving and hilarious anecdotes. All human life (and death) is here. With his own distinct voice, McGee opens the door on the dizzying world of the Golden Gate Bridge-the beauty of both nature and the bridge itself, the camaraderie and friction with colleagues, and the devastating tragedies of suicide jumpers. He brings an entire community to the page with a thought-provoking and richly detailed memoir that will resonate with many readers. The motive for his writing this book is love of his subject. He paints this world he knows in a way that gives readers the feeling they are on the Bridge with him. From review by Kevin Hines: "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...