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Ghost Town Living
Mining for Purpose and Chasing Dreams at the Edge of Death Valley
Book • 2024
Ghost Town Living tells the story of Brent Underwood, who moved to the desolate ghost town of Cerro Gordo in March 2020, determined to bring it back to life.
The town, once the largest silver mine in California, had a rich history involving figures like Butch Cassidy and Mark Twain.
Underwood's journey involves learning new self-sufficiency and problem-solving skills, facing fires, floods, earthquakes, and unexpected fame.
The book is a call to action, encouraging readers to seek adventure, redefine work, and embrace the unknown.
The town, once the largest silver mine in California, had a rich history involving figures like Butch Cassidy and Mark Twain.
Underwood's journey involves learning new self-sufficiency and problem-solving skills, facing fires, floods, earthquakes, and unexpected fame.
The book is a call to action, encouraging readers to seek adventure, redefine work, and embrace the unknown.
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Mike Schmitz 's current gap book, about a group of people who bought a ghost town.
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Ryan Holiday as an amazing new book documenting Brent Underwood's experience living in an abandoned ghost town.
Ryan Holiday as an amazing new book documenting Brent Underwood's experience living in an abandoned ghost town.
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Brett McKay at the end of the podcast as the book written by 
Brent Underwood about his experience restoring Cerro Gordo.
Brett McKay at the end of the podcast as the book written by Brent Underwood about his experience restoring Cerro Gordo.
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