Overview
When Mark McDonough was a teen, a catastrophic fire claimed the lives of his mother and younger brother. It also left Mark with burns on over sixty-five percent of his body. During a long and painful recovery, his faltering faith in God was strengthened by a remarkable near-death experience. Inspired to pursue a career as a plastic surgeon to help those who suffer as he has, McDonough has overcome numerous other adversities on his journey, including addiction and a stroke. Now he shares his incredible true story of survival and perseverance to bring hope and healing to those dealing with great physical and emotional pain. Anyone who has suffered or watched a loved one suffer from a personal trauma, disease, or loss that has tested or stolen their faith and exhausted their emotional resources will find real hope in this redemptive story.
Full Product Details
Author: Mark D McDonough ,
Jim Meskimen
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Imprint: Blackstone Publishing
Edition: Unabridged edition
ISBN: 9781982697907
ISBN 10: 1982697903
Publication Date: 03 December 2019
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Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"""Forged through Fire is the raw and unvarnished story of a man searching for meaning and answers in the midst of great trials."" -- ""John R. Cross, author of The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus"" ""Gripping...McDonough's powerful memoir will challenge and inspire readers to persevere through even the worst."" -- ""Publishers Weekly"""
"""Gripping...McDonough's powerful memoir will challenge and inspire readers to persevere through even the worst."" -- ""Publishers Weekly"" ""Forged through Fire is the raw and unvarnished story of a man searching for meaning and answers in the midst of great trials."" -- ""John R. Cross, author of The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus"""
Author Information
Mark D. McDonough, MD, is a therapist, physician, and plastic and reconstructive surgeon. A graduate of Case Western University School of Medicine and trained in general, burn, and plastic surgery at the University of South Florida and Vanderbilt University, he has served as an adjunct professor in physical therapy and worked with trauma patients at hospitals in Ohio, Tennessee, and Florida, where he later founded his own practice. Married for more than twenty-five years, he and his wife, Joan, have three grown sons--Connor, Riley, and Toby--who form the popular band Before You Exit. Dr. McDonough lives in central Florida. Jim Meskimen is an American comedian and actor, best known for his work on Whose Line Is It Anyway? and his extensive voice acting and television work. Books he has narrated include the Calendar Mysteries series by Ron Roy, The Dark Days of Hamburger Halpin, by Josh Berk, and The Deleted E-Mails of Hillary Clinton by John Moe.
