The Unlikely Thru-Hiker: An Appalachian Trail Journey - Paperback

$19.95

The Unlikely Thru-Hiker: An Appalachian Trail Journey - Paperback

Name: The Unlikely Thru-Hiker: An Appalachian Trail Journey - Paperback
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SKU: 9781628421187
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by Derick Lugo

$19.95

Book Overview

"[Derick's] story takes us into a world where his lack of AT knowledge, his unique perspective, his appearance, and his sense of humor open the minds and hearts of those he encounters along the way. Change has come, and the AT will never be the same again."--Jennifer Pharr Davis, author, speaker, AT fastest-known-time setter, and 2011 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year

"A candid and clear-eyed account of a contemporary thru-hike, with engaging humility."--David Miller, author of AWOL on the Appalachian Trail and The A.T. Guide

Derick Lugo had never been hiking. He certainly couldn't imagine going more than a day without manicuring his goatee. But with a job cut short and no immediate plans, this fixture of the New York comedy scene began to think about what he might do with months of free time. He had heard of the Appalachian Trail, but he had never seriously considered attempting to hike all 2,192 miles of it. Suddenly he found himself asking, Could he do it?

The Unlikely Thru-Hiker is the story of a young black man setting off from the city with an extremely overweight pack and a willfully can-do attitude. What follows are lessons on preparation, humility, race relations, and nature's wild unpredictability. Through it all, Lugo refuses to let any challenge squash his inner Pollyanna, persevering with humor, tenacity, and an unshakeable commitment to grooming that sees him from Georgia to Maine.

ISBN	9781628421187
Author	Derick Lugo
Publisher	AMC Books
Genre	Biography, Sports, and Travel
Format	Paperback
Published	September 2019
Language	ENG- English
Pages	224
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print

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