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How the WILD EFFECT Turned Me into a Hiker at 69: An Appalachian Trail Adventure

Jane Congdon

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How would it feel to leave your familiar life behind--even for a little while? What propels us to seek change? It wasn't the wildlife, the fresh air, the scenery, or the promise of a simple life that drew retired editor Jane Congdon into the woods. It was the Wild Effect! Record numbers of women were taking to the trails after reading Cheryl Strayed's best-selling memoir. Like many others, Jane had little hiking experience, yet she spent 17 weeks on the Appalachian Trail, logging in 1,200 miles hiking with partners, alone, and with a glass good-luck charm named Ms. Rabbit.
This is her fascinating and humorous account of life in a land of bears, wild pigs, volatile weather, trail town stops, and the personalities she met along the way—and how a long-distance hike changed her perceptions of both Mother Nature and human nature.

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ISBN10:: 1940784646

ISBN13:: 9781940784649

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How the WILD EFFECT Turned Me into a Hiker at 69: An Appalachian Trail Adventure

Jane Congdon

3.96/5 (544 ratings)

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How would it feel to leave your familiar life behind--even for a little while? What propels us to seek change? It wasn't the wildlife, the fresh air, the scenery, or the promise of a simple life that drew retired editor Jane Congdon into the woods. It was the Wild Effect! Record numbers of women were taking to the trails after reading Cheryl Strayed's best-selling memoir. Like many others, Jane had little hiking experience, yet she spent 17 weeks on the Appalachian Trail, logging in 1,200 miles hiking with partners, alone, and with a glass good-luck charm named Ms. Rabbit.
This is her fascinating and humorous account of life in a land of bears, wild pigs, volatile weather, trail town stops, and the personalities she met along the way—and how a long-distance hike changed her perceptions of both Mother Nature and human nature.

Format:

Pages:: pages

Publication:

Publisher:

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ISBN10:: 1940784646

ISBN13:: 9781940784649

kindle Asin:: B07DSC5HH5

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