Forged Through Fire: A Reconstructive Surgeon's Story of Survival, Faith, and Healing

By Mark D. McDonough

Book 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 65 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800736540
• ISBN13: 9780800736545
• Release Date: September 2019
• Publisher: Fleming H. Revell Company
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.4" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Spine-tingling

If you feel the slightest empathy toward human suffering, you will find this account both fascinating and, at times, agonizing. It is one man's story of resilience in the face of incredible trauma. I will add, though, that since his earlier memories cannot be verified, embellishment is not out of the question.