There Are Mountains to Climb: An Inspirational Journey
At 51, Deeds felt a yearning for some meaning in life and received inspiration while reading a young woman's account of hiking the complete Appalachian Trail (AT). After spending a year planning and conditioning, Deeds set off on her quest to "thru-hike" all 2,155 miles of the AT alone. "Trail magic" came in the form of a free meal, a pep talk from a fellow thru-hiker, or a glass of KoolaidR along the road. After a broken leg sidelined Deeds, she returned to the trail one year later accompanied by a camera crew to complete her journey. The diary format of this print record of her experience compels the reader forward with Deeds through bee stings, insect bites, rain, sleet, and extreme humidity. Her town sketches are as interesting as descriptions of life on the trail, and her memories of fellow travelers are priceless. Moreover, she fully conveys how life slows down and becomes much simpler when reduced to the necessities found in a backpack. This journey of spiritual renewal and record of experiences shared with instant friends of all ages is highly recommended for public libraries.?Lisa S. Wise, EBSCO, Springfield, Va.Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.