Forged through Fire: A Reconstructive Surgeon's Story of Survival, Faith, and Healing
Mark D. McDonough, MD
Sep 2019 · Revell
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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.
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.
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October 15, 2019
At age 17, Mark McDonough survived a catastrophic house fire that left him with burns over 60% of his body and claimed the lives of some of his family members. His journey to recovering was fraught with much frustration and personal trials. And, even once he was considered mostly recovered physically he had to deal with many more emotionally taxing situations with family members and once again more personal trials. Amidst all his physical and emotional pain and suffering he found a personal relationship with God and he doesn't shy away from sharing about that in his book. His story is encouraging and hopeful and it is not one to be missed. I'm glad that I had the chance to read his story and I definitely won't forget it any time soon.
About the author
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 25 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.
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