
Becoming Odyssa
Adventures on the Appalachian Trail
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Jennifer Pharr Davis
After graduating from college, Jennifer isn't sure what she wants to do with her life. She is drawn to the Appalachian Trail, a 2,175-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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enjoyable perspective of thru hiking the AT
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Jennifer = The Goat
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As a side note from another review, I have also read Wild, this book as well as the main character are completely different- only sharing the common theme of thru hiking . Although I enjoyed both books, this one by far is my favorite.
My favorite quote:
“One of my favorite things about the trail is that you don’t see your face. I mean, I guess you can see it in the reflection of the water, but there are no mirrors, no vanities, and no places to check yourself out. I used to think that people perceived me based on how I looked, but now that I don’t see my face, I feel like people perceive me by how I treat them—that is, by what I say to them and how well I listen. Now I feel beautiful when I make other people smile.”
I just started her newest book: The Pursuit of Endurance and am loving it also.
The only other thing I want to add is Jennifer reads a bit slow for my ears. I enjoy listening at the 1.2 speed.
An Inspiring Story
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Awesome book!
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Good adventure memoir with a great twist at the end!
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Great book...introspective
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Great true story of a woman who hikes solo on the Appalachian Trail
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