![]() ![]() ![]() From the first chapter it's very clear this is the story of an extremely naive, privileged and sheltered young woman, whose ignorance results in her essentially calling herself a minority because of her religious beliefs - to the point where she is afraid to discuss them with people she meets on the trail. And when tragedy strikes, she learns that she can depend on other people to help her in times of need.Īpologies, but to cut straight to it - this woman is a loser. ![]() The trail is full of unexpected kindness, generosity, and humor. ![]() 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. 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. The next four months are the most physically and emotionally challenging of her life. 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. She is drawn to the Appalachian Trail, a 2,175-mile footpath that stretches from Georgia to Maine. After graduating from college, Jennifer isn't sure what she wants to do with her life. ![]()
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