The Bridge Never Crossed

by Capt George A Burk

"The Bridge Never Crossed is the incredible story of George Burk's survival of a tragic plane crash, the unlikely series of events that saved his life, and his inspirational refusal to die . . . George has spent the balance of his life sharing what he has learned about work, leadership, faith, and the true meaning of 'quality of life'. He believes that angels walk among us. I believe that George is one of them."Joe Howard, Fire Chief, Rowlett, Texas"[George Burk's] determination and professionalism are examples for all of us to follow."A. M. Gray, General, U. S. Marine Corps, Commandant of the Marine Corps"What would happen if your life was a living hell? Read this book. George Burk has been to hell. Sharing his experiences and putting into perspective the precious commodity called 'life'. George shows us that when there are two outs in the bottom of the ninth, the game is far from over."Michael Kazyak, Dow Corning, Midland, Michigan"Thank you, George, for sharing your journey with us. You do make a difference in people's lives . . . I know, because you've made a difference in mine."Helen L. Campbell, Executive Director, State Firemen's & Fire Marshals' Association of Texas"Reading his book will rekindle your emotions, enhance your perspective, and very possibly change your life."Buck Riley, Basketball Coach, Adrian College, Adrian, Michigan"I thought I was going to be writing about a plane crash victim who had survived. Instead, I wrote about a survivor who had triumphed . . . Burk survived by reaching deep inside himself to a place he never knew existed and finding an energy he never knew he had. It is a place he has tapped many times since the crash. With characteristic courage, enthusiasm, and compassion, Burk shares his story, so that we may find our special place, too."Deborah Weisberg, Reporter, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

188 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Pam Ward · Rating 5 out of 5]

Difficult content but a must read. The author and only survivor of a plane crash. He recounts his story and my father’s death, among others on the flight that day: what happened, why it happened and over coming loss, physical trauma and being the only survivor and his search for meaning.

At age 57, I waited a long time before I summoned the courage to read the details about my dad’s death. I was a child in 1970 when it happened. When I read page by page detailing every moment of what happened and his attempt to save my dad’s life, I cried so hard I thought my heart was going to burst. My dad burned to death, bless his heart. Unimaginable. Most likely, a strong final piece in my grief, difficult and almost unbearable but a vital one.

It is a read I am grateful for but can only read that one time
Thank you to the author.