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A review by tasmanian_bibliophile
Hiking Through: Finding Peace and Freedom on the Appalachian Trail by Paul V. Stutzman
4.0
‘Unless it’s the most important thing in your life at the time, you probably won’t finish.’
Paul Stutzman decided to make some big changes after his wife Mary died from breast cancer. Twelve months after Mary’s death, Paul quit his job and set out on a through hike of the Appalachian Trail – a 2176 mile journey spanning fourteen states.
The physical journey took almost five months; I suspect that the spiritual journey will never end. During his journey, Paul battled difficult trail conditions and experienced periods of overwhelming loneliness. He also enjoyed spectacular scenery and the camaraderie of the trail, and along the way he found peace.
Paul tells his story with grace and good humour. He started his journey as a man trying to come to terms with a devastating loss. He finished his journey, with a renewed passion for life, and much more aware of his relationship to others, to nature, and to God.
I enjoyed sharing Paul’s journey through reading this book and looking at the photographs on his website. The history of the places along the Appalachian Trail is fascinating, as is Paul’s recounting of his own personal journey through life.
‘Dreams can come true if you allow them to.’
Jennifer Cameron-Smith
Paul Stutzman decided to make some big changes after his wife Mary died from breast cancer. Twelve months after Mary’s death, Paul quit his job and set out on a through hike of the Appalachian Trail – a 2176 mile journey spanning fourteen states.
The physical journey took almost five months; I suspect that the spiritual journey will never end. During his journey, Paul battled difficult trail conditions and experienced periods of overwhelming loneliness. He also enjoyed spectacular scenery and the camaraderie of the trail, and along the way he found peace.
Paul tells his story with grace and good humour. He started his journey as a man trying to come to terms with a devastating loss. He finished his journey, with a renewed passion for life, and much more aware of his relationship to others, to nature, and to God.
I enjoyed sharing Paul’s journey through reading this book and looking at the photographs on his website. The history of the places along the Appalachian Trail is fascinating, as is Paul’s recounting of his own personal journey through life.
‘Dreams can come true if you allow them to.’
Jennifer Cameron-Smith