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"This is, by far, the best book I have read of anyone's Long Trail hike.
You feel Jan's anticipation and first doubts, share her highs and lows as she backpacks, and celebrate her finish.
If you have an interest in hiking, in particular the Long Trail, this is the book for you."

- Smith Edwards, "The Old RidgeRunner," columnist, 25-year trail maintainer, Honorary Life Member of the Green Mountain Club


"I have dreamed of long distance hiking but probably will never do it. 
This account may be as close as I will ever get. The narative is by turns moving, interesting, entertaining and informative.
Those who have walked long distances in the wilderness will enjoy this book. Those who have not may be inspired to try it."

- Jonathon Addleton, author of "Some Far and Distant Place"


"Jan's in-depth look at daily life on the trail is as close as you can get to to actually walking the trail.
Anyone with a hint of wanderlust in their soul should read this book."

- Daniel Rogers, author of "America One Step At A Time"


"Jan writes about her trek through Vermont in an style that is upbeat, colorful and engaging. Read this lively account and be swept along the Long Trail. This is as close as it comes to hiking it yourself."

- David Miller, author of "Awol on the Appalachian Trail"

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Unsolicited early reader feedback:

"I own every single hiking narrative printed in the last 20 years, and this one is, by far, the best one I have read.
You owe me at LEAST five hours of heard earned sleep, because that it what I have lost so far reading your book!!!
And I am only half through!!!!  I start reading at bedtime and before I know it, I am up WAY to late!  Your book sucks me in as completely as Harry Potter!  :)  :)
It is beautfifully, beautifully written."

Anna "Mudbutt" Huthmaker, Georgia


"You are one funny, funny woman - how I love it!!"

Marsha "FrogCaller" Hartz, Maine


"WOW!!! Finished it in one sitting, it's fantastic!!! I laughed, I cried and relived
the A.T. in Vermont.

Thanks for writing this book, I've asked my wife to read it. It does
a much better job of explaining why I hike and what it's like than anything
I've been able to tell her.

A lady I've worked with for years found out 6 weeks ago her husband has a rare
terminal brain cancer, he'll be gone in a another month or so. When I talked
to him a week and half ago (he can't talk now) he said "don't put it
all off till you have the time, because you don't know how much time you have".

Maybe your book and his situation will be all I need to get the powers that seem
to be in control of my life right now, to see it my way. :-)
Thanks for the great story."

"woodelf" aka J.R. Davidson III, Virginia


"I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say that
it's the book I've WANTED to read in all the other backpacking memoirs that have passed
before my eyes, but they've always let me down in some small (or large)
 way.  This one has EVERYTHING.  It's just so perfect in so many ways,  that I'm almost in tears (of joy, of course)."

Linda "eArThworm" Patton, Librarian and proofreader, Florida



"WOW!! I loved the book...a definite way with words...I have had many of the same kinds of thoughts when hiking...
The book was well worth the wait."

Judy "GrayJay" Young, Kentucky


"I'm not a hiker but I really liked this book.
I feel as if maybe I've missed something in life.
I really felt as if I was right there.."

"Happy" Ferguson, North Carolina



 






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