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

Congdon, Jane E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1940784638 ISBN 13: 9781940784632

Publisher: Bettie Youngs Book Publishers, 2018

Synopsis

Did you ever want to shake up your life a little? Jane Congdon did, but it wasn’t the wildlife, fresh air, scenery, or the promise of a simple life that drew retired the  editor  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. Many, like “scared of everything that moves” Jane, had little or no prior hiking experience, yet she spent 17 weeks on the Appalachian Trail hiking with partners, alone, and with a glass good-luck charm named Ms. Rabbit, logging nearly 1,200 miles in 7 of the 14 AT states. This is her fascinating and humorous account of her journey—from bears, ticks, wild pigs, volatile weather, primitive conditions and the personalities she met along the way—of a long-distance hike, and how it changed her perceptions of both Mother Nature and human nature.

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Review:

“Amusing, entertaining, and definitely helpful! This book will give future thru-hikers an idea what to expect on the trail. Experienced hikers will see themselves and perhaps have a laugh at the fears, questions, and rookie mistakes we share on the trail and on our page.” –Bunny Kramer, administrator of the 15,000-member Facebook page, Appalachian Trail: Women’s Group

“What great stories Congdon has to tell!” —Jaimie Matzko, Lead Trail Guide for A Walk in the Woods and REI Adventures; one of 6 guides worldwide honored with REI’s Top Guide award in 2017

"A thoroughly excellent read! Funny, and fascinating. Treat yourself to this fabulous book!" —Aura Imbarus, Ph.D., award-winning author of Out of the Transylvania Night

“This is storytelling at its best! Back again for her 3rd book, this is Jane Congdon's witty account of after retiring as an editor in a large publishing company, follows a strange compulsion to hike the Appalachian Trail. Her transformation from rookie to seasoned hiker occurs over 1,170 miles of mountain trails--and her adventures along the way.” —Sharon Babineau, author of The Girl Who Gave Her Wish Away

“A thoroughly excellent read! Funny, fascinating and fabulous!” –Jennifer Youngs, author of "Confidence and Self-esteem for Teens & Young Adults." 

About the Author:

Jane E. Congdon (www.janecongdon.com) is a professional writer and speaker, and author of "It Started with Dracula: The Count, My Mother, and Me" and co-author of "Mr. Joe: Tales from a Haunted Life" both published by Bettie Youngs Books.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bettie Youngs Book Publishers
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1940784638
• ISBN 13: 9781940784632
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320