Ghost Town Living: Mining for Purpose and Chasing Dreams at the Edge of Death Valley

by Brent Underwood

Hardcover

"Ghost Town Living" is a memoir written by Brent Underwood detailing his adventures and experiences of living in Cerro Gordo, a remote ghost town in the Sierra Nevada mountains on the edge of Death Valley. Underwood shares the challenges and rewards of restoring and revitalizing the town, while also reflecting on the deeper personal journey of finding purpose and pursuing dreams. The book explores themes of entrepreneurship, history, solitude, and the human desire for connection and meaning in a unique and rugged setting. Through his storytelling, Underwood offers insights into the beauty and struggle of living in a place forgotten by time, and the transformative power of following one's passions and embracing the unknown.

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