King of the Road
True Tales from a Legendary Ice Road Trucker
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- 250pages
- 9 heures de lecture
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Experience the thrilling world of one of the most dangerous jobs through the eyes of a star from History's top-rated reality show, Ice Road Truckers. This captivating narrative follows the adventures of fearless truckers who brave treacherous conditions to deliver essential goods in Alaska and Canada’s frozen north. The author shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a working-class hero and television celebrity. With a natural flair for storytelling, he recounts hair-raising encounters with wildlife, the challenges of navigating icy roads, and the chaos of managing rowdy miners in a bar. His tales are both entertaining and insightful, revealing the grit and determination required in this perilous profession. Readers will gain a unique perspective on Alex Debogorski, a devoted Christian and father of 11, who has become a beloved figure in the trucking community. The book also includes fascinating sidebars detailing the science behind ice roads, their formation, and the risks they pose. This behind-the-scenes look offers fans an in-depth understanding of the life and adventures of the show's most prominent star, making it a must-read for enthusiasts of Ice Road Truckers.
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King of the Road, Alex Debogorski
- Langue
- Année de publication
- 2011
- Reliure
- (souple)
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- Titre
- King of the Road
- Sous-titre
- True Tales from a Legendary Ice Road Trucker
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Alex Debogorski
- Éditeur
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publié
- 2011
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 250
- ISBN10
- 1118148282
- ISBN13
- 9781118148280
- Séries
- Catégories
- Mots clés
- Commerce, États-Unis, Canada, Télévision, Blagues & Anecdotes, Alaska
- Description
- Experience the thrilling world of one of the most dangerous jobs through the eyes of a star from History's top-rated reality show, Ice Road Truckers. This captivating narrative follows the adventures of fearless truckers who brave treacherous conditions to deliver essential goods in Alaska and Canada’s frozen north. The author shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a working-class hero and television celebrity. With a natural flair for storytelling, he recounts hair-raising encounters with wildlife, the challenges of navigating icy roads, and the chaos of managing rowdy miners in a bar. His tales are both entertaining and insightful, revealing the grit and determination required in this perilous profession. Readers will gain a unique perspective on Alex Debogorski, a devoted Christian and father of 11, who has become a beloved figure in the trucking community. The book also includes fascinating sidebars detailing the science behind ice roads, their formation, and the risks they pose. This behind-the-scenes look offers fans an in-depth understanding of the life and adventures of the show's most prominent star, making it a must-read for enthusiasts of Ice Road Truckers.