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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…

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1 author picked Becoming Odyssa as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

An advance copy of this book appeared in my mailbox one day, courtesy of a publishing company hoping for a book review. Unfortunately for the publishers, my freelance writing gigs didn’t include book reviews. I didn’t pitch it in the trash, however, because I’d long been intrigued by the book’s subject matter—thru-hiking a long-distance trail. 

This book gave me great insights into what such a feat would entail, both in preparation and on the trail, plus showcased experiences I could expect along the way, especially as a woman hiking solo.

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