Becoming Odyssa: Adventures on the Appalachian Trail

After graduating from college, Jennifer isn't sure what she wants to do with her life. She is drawn to the Appalachian Trail, a 2175-mile footpath that stretches from Georgia to Maine. Though her friends and family think she's crazy, she sets out alone to hike the trail, hoping it will give her time to think about what she wants to do next. The next four months are the most physically and emotionally challenging of her life. She quickly discovers that thru-hiking is harder than she had imagined: coping with blisters and aching shoulders from the 30-pound pack she carries; sleeping on the hard wooden floors of trail shelters; hiking through endless torrents of rain and even a blizzard. With every step she takes, Jennifer transitions from an over-confident college graduate to a student of the trail, braving situations she never imagined before her thru-hike. The trail is full of unexpected kindness, generosity, and humor. And when tragedy strikes, she learns that she can depend on other people to help her in times of need.

• The Pursuit of Endurance: Harnessing the Record-Breaking Power of Strength and Resilience
• AWOL on the Appalachian Trail
• Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home
• Appalachian Trials: A Psychological and Emotional Guide To Thru-Hike the Appalachian Trail (Volume 1)
• Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail
• Lost on the Appalachian Trail
• Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart: An Adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail
• Bliss(ters): How I walked from Mexico to Canada one summer
• Called Again: A Story of Love and Triumph
• How to Hike the Appalachian Trail: A Comprehensive Guide to Plan and Prepare for a Successful Thru-Hike