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Boom Town Reflections, Volume – 1: Love and the Rocky Road to Maturity.
In Boomtown Reflections - Volume 1, Mark A. Gregg delivers a powerful glimpse into first love and a teenage marriage that stood the test of time despite poor decisions and difficult circumstances. The author deftly illuminates the implausible, initial steps of a lifelong love story that began on a race track and eventually moved the young couple through some of the most notorious and troubled boom towns in America in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Truthfully exploring themes of innocence, redemption, resilience, and a love greater than human understanding, Boomtown Reflections - Volume 1 is a poignant exploration of pursuing love and purpose in a hostile environment.
Boom Town Reflections, Volume – 2: The Odyssey Begins.
In Boomtown Relections - Volume 2, Mark A. Gregg delivers an inciteful and exciting look at the newlywed teen’s foray into the infamous boomtown of Rock Springs, Wyoming in 1977. This same year the venerable news program, “60 minutes” did an expose’ on life “in the old west boom town of Rock Springs.” It was replete with murder, drugs, prostitution, and corruption. The Gregg’s extraordinary experience in this chaotic city provides a unique view of pursuing his dream of a stable future for the young couple and their new baby girl during this turbulent and troubled era. The young family is faced with enormous challenges—a rough new environment, medical issues, financial strain, all while overcoming external pressures, doubts, and fears. This powerful tale of perseverance chronicles a young man’s struggle to carve out a better life for his family in a harsh, unforgiving world. Against all odds, he confronts failure, triumph, and the weight of responsibility, discovering along the way that true strength comes from resilience and hope in even the darkest times. This second installment of the Boom Town Reflections series begins the Gregg’s extensive trek into small towns that were extraordinarily impacted by overnight, rampant growth brought about by the developing energy industry.
Boom Town Reflections, Volume – 3: Into the Fire.
Boom Town: Reflections (Volume 3) is a raw and honest memoir of Mark Gregg’s journey through life in America’s boom towns. From surviving a terrifying bullet incident in Rock Springs to working in the high-pressure world of coal power plants, this book dives deep into the challenges faced by power plant workers and their families. Mark shares personal stories of navigating tough working conditions, learning hard lessons, and finding resilience in the face of adversity. It’s not just about the struggles in dangerous jobs, but also about the personal growth that comes from overcoming them. Set against the backdrop of the coal industry and the unique culture of boom towns, this memoir captures what it’s like to live through the highs and lows of a rapidly changing industrial world. Perfect for readers who enjoy working-class memoirs, industrial history, and inspirational true stories, this book offers a real glimpse into life in the trenches of America's power plants.
Boom Town Reflections, Volume – 4: New Beginnings.
In Boomtown Reflections - Volume 4, New Beginnings, Mark A. Gregg delivers another inciteful view into the Gregg family’s foray into the boom town of Wheatland, Wyoming. Wheatland, Wyoming was a town of less than 2,000 people when Basin Electric Power Cooperative chose it for the construction of the mighty Laramie River Power Station. It was a massive 1650 megawatt, coal fired power plant that was fueled from the colossal Powder River Basin coal fields of northern Wyoming. Construction peaked at approximately 10,000 personnel, partially overwhelming the sleepy little burg of Wheatland with classic boom town syndrome. The author paints a detailed picture of maturing in the boom town environment, largely due to the previous experiences of the Gregg family in Rock Springs, Wyoming and Farmington, New Mexico. However, Wheatland was different. There was a spiritual awakening for the Gregg family. Volume – 4, New Beginnings details the often humorous birth pangs of a new power station, as well as the captivating and spellbinding birth pangs of a family ushered into a new and incredible spiritual awakening. The simple, straight forward, and truthful telling of these events by the author offers the readers a fascinating look at the transition and transformation of the Gregg family. It is a must-read in the Boom Town Reflections series.
Boom Town Reflections, Volume – 5: Innocence Lost.
In Boom Town Reflections, Volume 5: Lost Innocence, Mark A. Gregg takes readers through a poignant journey that intertwines faith, fate, and resilience. Set against the backdrop of small-town America, Gregg recounts his experiences with prophetic dreams, foretelling near-death encounters and life-altering decisions that reshaped his sense of purpose. Each chapter explores life transitions, from family life to professional challenges in power plants across states. Gregg’s work provides both thrilling and reflective moments—moments where dreams foreshadow reality and prompt profound introspection. With every prophetic experience, Gregg dives deeper into faith, offering readers a narrative that is both mystifying and hopeful. The story begins with an unsettling dream of a plane crash that appears destined to claim Gregg and his family. This initial brush with fate triggers a series of prophetic dreams, each uncannily accurate, leading him toward choices that are both challenging and redemptive. Through moves, new careers, and encounters with remarkable individuals, Gregg details the continuous thread of divine intervention in his life. Readers are drawn into tales of gritty power plant shifts, familial bonds, and moments of spiritual awakening, showcasing the mysterious ways in which life nudges us toward self-discovery. Boom Town Reflections speaks to anyone who has ever questioned their path or felt the weight of destiny in unexpected ways. This memoir blends the humdrum of daily life with the extraordinary, reminding us that in our pursuit of purpose, we are often guided by forces beyond our comprehension. For readers who enjoy memoirs infused with spirituality, adventure, and the complexities of American working life, Gregg’s latest installment offers a thought-provoking and rewarding read.
Boom Town Reflections, Volume – 6: Joshua
A journey through hope, faith, and family. In this heartfelt volume of Boom Town Reflections, Mark A. Gregg shares the powerful story of adoption, resilience, and divine intervention. Experience the challenges and triumphs of a family’s pursuit to provide love and stability for a child in need, revealing the profound strength of human connection and faith. Perfect for readers seeking inspiration, real-life struggles, and uplifting resolutions.
Boom Town Reflections, Volume – 7: Pride and Destruction.
Volume 7 of the Boom Town Reflections series, A Dark and Cold Place, delves into the Gregg family’s departure from Maryland following Josh’s adoption. Their journey leads them to a newly constructed power plant in Utah. Unlike their first experience in the state, this second move finds the family in a significantly improved position, benefiting from the passage of time and hard-earned experience. However, what begins as a promising chapter soon unravels. A corrupt and manipulative Plant Manager, coupled with Mark's unchecked pride, sets off a chain of events that derails their dream of building a lifelong home. What should have been a season of stability and happiness becomes a painful period of turmoil, both for the Greggs and those around them. A Dark and Cold Place offers a candid and troubling account of the personal destruction caused by an inflated ego and its ripple effects on family and friends. This narrative powerfully illustrates the timeless truth of Proverbs 16:18: "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall." Marking the darkest interval in the fifty-year timeline of the Boom Town Reflections series, Volume 7 serves as a stark reminder of the cost of hubris. For the Gregg family, it is a time of painful reckoning and an arduous reset.
Boom Town Reflections, Volume – 8: The Long Road Home
In this compelling memoir, The Long Road Home, Mark Gregg chronicles his tumultuous journey from the heights of a promising power plant career to the humbling lows of starting over after devastating failures. Through personal revelations, faith-driven moments, and the unwavering support of his family, he navigates the complexities of contract work, challenging relocations, and the cutthroat realities of the energy industry. Along the way, Mark confronts the consequences of ego, learns the power of resilience, and discovers his calling. This heartfelt account is a testament to perseverance, redemption, and the transformative strength of purpose.
Boom Town Reflections, Volume – 9: Fulfillment of the Promise.
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Boom Town Reflections, Volume – 10: Global Business.
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