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Becoming Odyssa : Adventures on the Appalachian Trail by Jennifer Pharr Davis (2011, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherBeaufort Books, Incorporated
ISBN-100825305683
ISBN-139780825305689
eBay Product ID (ePID)102953397
Product Key Features
Book TitleBecoming Odyssa : Adventures on the Appalachian Trail
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2011
TopicPersonal Memoirs, Hiking, United States / General
GenreTravel, Sports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorJennifer Pharr Davis
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight11.4 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width5.4 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"Many books have been written by thru-hikers, but none measure up to Jennifer Pharr Davis' epic. The Appalachian Trail speed record holder describes her journey from college graduate to a student of the trail in stunningly beautiful detail. Her tales from the trail are full of adventure and inspiration, and her writing is as lyrical as her Odyssey-inspired trail name. She offers concrete, trail-tested advice for aspiring thru-hikers, and she candidly shares her failures and frustrations along with her successes. If you're searching for the one A.T. book that best captures the spirit of the trail, follow in the footsteps of Odyssa." -- Bro Staff, Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine, "It's refreshing. [Jen]'s very enthusiastic and she inspires other people. She's good for the outdoors." - Gary Eblen, Diamond Brand Outdoors, "This is the best AT book I have ever read. It doesn't matter if you are male or female, skinny or fat, outdoorsman or couch potato, if you've ever thought about doing a long-distance hike, then read Davis' book. I would rate this book as more essential to the mental preparation for a long-distance hike than anything else you could do." -Dr. David W. Powers, The Coffee Scholar blog, "As the father of daughters, I enjoyed Jennifer's story. If you're the father of a daughter who's wondering if she can achieve big things - and everyone has doubts from time-to-time, you might want to get a copy for her- it might help get her on the right trail for great things in her life, too." - Jim Shepherd, The Outdoor Wire
SynopsisAfter graduating from college, Jennifer skips the traditional job search and embarks on a four-month journey on the Appalachian Trail, a 2175 mile footpath that stretches from Georgia to Maine. Though her friends and family think she's crazy, she packs a backpack and sets out alone to hike the entire trail. She quickly discovers that thru hiking is harder than she had anticipated. She battles blisters, aching shoulders, and exhaustion, but finds everyday tasks like cooking for herself, sleeping on the hard wooden floorboards of trail shelters, and trying to stay clean to be unexpected challenges Along the trail, she meets some incredible characters who make her solo hike feel much less lonely. She encounters Trail Angels around every bend, seasoned trail hostel owners, and many wonderful people who become her new trail family. She attracts unwanted attention from male hikers who are a little too interested in her. And she meets a handsome stranger whose friendship adds even more excitement to the trail. With every step she takes, Jennifer transitions from an over confident college graduate to a student of the trail, becoming a person she never imagined. But her greatest discovery is the trail's unexpected kindness, generosity, and humor, teaching her that when tragedy strikes, she can depend on the compassion and warmth of others, Book jacket., 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.
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- Sep 18, 2018
Pretty good read.
I read her second book first and now this one. I prefer this book as it is more about her finding herself and not just accomplishing an amazing feat. Exciting, well written and is different than most thru hike books.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Sep 13, 2021
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