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Rugged the transformation
By David Porter
A man searching for purpose. A wilderness calling his name. A transformation that will test his very soul.
Chris Doogan has spent his life in the military, mastering survival, strategy, and resilience. But after years of service, he's left with a deep void, unsure of his place in the world. When the chaos of modern society becomes unbearable, he makes a bold decision he will leave it all behind and carve out a new life in the wild, untamed lands of Alaska.
From the sun-scorched deserts of Arizona to the breathtaking landscapes of the Last Frontier, Chris embarks on an epic journey of self-discovery. Along the way, he faces unforgiving terrain, life-threatening challenges, and unexpected allies. With each step, he learns what it truly means to be self-reliant, to battle both nature and his own demons, and to embrace the rugged existence he’s always longed for.
But transformation doesn’t come without sacrifice. As Chris fights to build his dream life, he must also confront his past, the ghosts of those he's lost, and the truth about what it takes to survive not just in the wild, but within himself.
A gripping tale of adventure, resilience, and the unbreakable human spirit, The Transformation is perfect for readers who crave raw survival stories, rich landscapes, and the pursuit of a life beyond the ordinary.
A man searching for purpose. A wilderness calling his name. A transformation that will test his very soul.
Chris Doogan has spent his life in the military, mastering survival, strategy, and resilience. But after years of service, he's left with a deep void, unsure of his place in the world. When the chaos of modern society becomes unbearable, he makes a bold decision he will leave it all behind and carve out a new life in the wild, untamed lands of Alaska.
From the sun-scorched deserts of Arizona to the breathtaking landscapes of the Last Frontier, Chris embarks on an epic journey of self-discovery. Along the way, he faces unforgiving terrain, life-threatening challenges, and unexpected allies. With each step, he learns what it truly means to be self-reliant, to battle both nature and his own demons, and to embrace the rugged existence he’s always longed for.
But transformation doesn’t come without sacrifice. As Chris fights to build his dream life, he must also confront his past, the ghosts of those he's lost, and the truth about what it takes to survive not just in the wild, but within himself.
A gripping tale of adventure, resilience, and the unbreakable human spirit, The Transformation is perfect for readers who crave raw survival stories, rich landscapes, and the pursuit of a life beyond the ordinary.
366 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 10, 2025
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About the author
David Porter
258 books5 followersDavid Porter was born and raised in Tuscola, Illinois, and has been writing professionally since 1984. He is owner/publisher of three newspapers: The Tuscola Review, Arcola Record-Herald and Lebanon Advertiser.
He previously worked as Director of Communications for the Illinois Press Association and served as president of the Southern Illinois Editorial Association.
His book, The Make-out Room & Other Stories, is a compilation of 123 newspaper columns with a wide variety of subjects. Light reading.
His wife, Jennie, is a Kindergarten teacher in Tuscola. The two were classmates having first met in Kindergarten.
Note: Goodreads links all books written be people of the same name. The only book from me as of Nov. 29, 2020, is The Make-Out Room & Other Stories.
He previously worked as Director of Communications for the Illinois Press Association and served as president of the Southern Illinois Editorial Association.
His book, The Make-out Room & Other Stories, is a compilation of 123 newspaper columns with a wide variety of subjects. Light reading.
His wife, Jennie, is a Kindergarten teacher in Tuscola. The two were classmates having first met in Kindergarten.
Note: Goodreads links all books written be people of the same name. The only book from me as of Nov. 29, 2020, is The Make-Out Room & Other Stories.
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