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Ghost Town Living

Mining for Purpose and Chasing Dreams at the Edge of Death Valley

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Ghost Town Living

By: Brent Underwood
Narrated by: Brent Underwood
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A long-abandoned silver mine for sale sounded like an adventure too great to pass up, but it turned into much more—a calling, a community of millions, and hard-earned lessons about chasing impractical dreams.

“Inspiring and meditative—the story of man vs nature and man vs himself.”—Ryan Holiday, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way

The siren song of Cerro Gordo, a desolate ghost town perched high above Death Valley, has seduced thousands since the 1800s, but few fell harder for it than Brent Underwood, who moved there in March of 2020, only to be immediately snowed in and trapped for weeks.

It had once been the largest silver mine in California. Over $500 million worth of ore was pulled from the miles of tunnels below the town. Butch Cassidy, Mark Twain, and other infamous characters of the American West were rumored to have stayed there. Newspapers reported a murder a week. But that was over 150 years ago.

Underwood bet his life savings—and his life—on this majestic, hardscrabble town that had broken its fair share of ambitious men and women. What followed were fires, floods, earthquakes, and perhaps strangest, fame. Ghost Town Living tells the story of a man against the elements, a forgotten historic place against the modern world, and a dream against all odds—one that has captured millions of followers around the world.

He came looking for a challenge different from the traditional 9-5 job but discovered something much more fulfilling—an undertaking that would call on all of himself and push him beyond what he knew he was capable of. In fact, to bring this abandoned town back to life, Brent had to learn a wealth of new self-sufficiency and problem-solving skills from many generous mentors.

Ghost Town Living is a thrilling read, but it’s also a call to action—to question our too-practical lives and instead seek adventure, build something original, redefine work, and embrace the unknown. It shows what it means to dedicate your life to something, to take a mighty swing at a crazy idea and, like the cardsharps who once haunted Cerro Gordo, go all in.©2024 Brent Underwood (P)2024 Random House Audio Personal Development Personal Success Inspiring

Critic reviews

"[Underwood’s story] continues to be of endless fascination."—The New York Times

"It is . . . a romantic way of life. But it hasn’t been without its share of difficulties, worries, and setbacks."—VICE

"Who knows? Maybe Cerro Gordo has one last boom in it after all."—CBS News
Captivating Storytelling • Rich Historical Details • Soothing Voice • Personal Journey • Inspiring Adventure
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I’ve enjoyed watching Brent and Ghost Town Living from day one and this book is a great story of that journey and very well done. A captivating story that I look forward to seeing continue for many years. I hope someday to get there.

Golden

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I preordered cause I love watching the YouTube channel on Saturday mornings and find the discoveries fascinating. But hearing the authors thoughts and motivations I am walking away from the book inspired!

Fascinating and inspirational

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I don't know what I expected going into this book, but what I found was a story, a philosophy and deeper perspective.

A moving, life changing book.

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I love the fact that Brent read it 900ft under ground! I will visit CG soon!

chapter 9, tears.

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Good story telling with insightful thoughts on multiple subjects. I liked that the authors story includes his growth and the relationships with the people who have made a strong impact on him and the town.

Author has a poets spirit

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Brent's passion for Cerro Gordo and it's history as well as it's future is extraordinary. His narration of this book, apparently done from deep within the mine only further draws you into the story.. I wish that more authors read their own books like him. Anyway, as I live on the east coast and don't see myself traveling to California anytime soon , I can only support his efforts by purchasing this book and watch his YouTube channel. I hope that this book has a second volume in the works. i wish I could move there and help in a more hands on kind of way. I wish you and your crew all the best . lI am trying to find my legacy.
Brent's is embedded deep in that mountain. what a great place. what a great story. 8

A great story!

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I loved it all. It made a lot of sense as a longtime follower on the YouTube videos. The personal wisdom was valuable mixed in with the stories but at times was a bit overdone. Nonetheless five stars. Great job, big fan, you’re the best. Cheers

Great personal story, filled with history, struggle, and optimism

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you are the best

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I've followed Brent's YouTube channel since the beginning of the pandemic. One of his best videos is about how he had a ring made from the silver in his very own silver mine!, but, he mispronounces "Chaparral", the greatest name of his jeweler. The most tragic story about the fire was so well written, but, he mispronounces "bereaved"!
Notwithstanding mispronouncing common English words, his story is wonderful, and I have listened to this book several times. Great while hiking.

Well Written. Pronunciation Needed Editing.

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I listen to a lot of books on audiobooks and this is not something That would normally catch my eye but I was drawn to it for some reason. I found the reason. I'm going down a very similar path and this book has gave me so much more inspiration and reassurance on my decisions I have made. im very Happy I stumbled upon this book. Even if you might not be on a similar path, or even if you're not an outdoors type of person, you can still find a lot of meaning and inspiration in this book.

Needle in a haystack.

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