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Hike Your Own Hike: 7 Life Lessons from Backpacking Across America (Wanderlearn)
 
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Hike Your Own Hike: 7 Life Lessons from Backpacking Across America is about Francis Tapon's thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail and what it the adventure can teach you about life. You'll start in Maine and walk to Georgia, picking up seven lessons along the way. Each lesson is neatly woven into the fabric of the story. This true story combines the desire to reorient one s life with an exciting tale of adventure and a bit of humor. It s about 75% self-help and 25% trail narrative. It is not a book about how to backpack, but rather how to live.
Who would enjoy this book?
Anyone who:
* Loves reading outdoor adventure books.
* Has a good life, but wants to have an amazing one.
* Wants to learn more about the Appalachian Trail.
* Dislikes preachy self-help books, but doesn't mind getting some useful ideas presented in a light tone.
* Is stuck in a rut and is looking for some inspiration to make important changes.
* Likes to support starving writers. Unlike the typical self-help book, Hike Your Own Hike:
* Provides an entertaining, flowing tale as a backdrop.
* Draws all its lessons from the adventure of walking the entire Appalachian Trail.
* Doesn't take itself so darn seriously!
Unlike the typical travelogue, Hike Your Own Hike:
* Is not all about the author, it's about what YOU can get out of the story.
* Delivers practical ideas that help you squeeze more out of life.
* Recounts a challenging southbound thru-hike versus the typical northbound thru-hike (less than 10% hike southbound).

Has two color maps, including an ultra-cool 3-panel foldout map of the Appalachian Trail!
The Seven Principles on how to get the most out of life are:
1. Hike Your Own Hike.
2. Beware of Summit Fever.
3. Hike with Passion.
4. Learn from Trail Lore.
5. Eat Well, Walk Hard, and Sleep Soundly.
6. Perform Trail Magic.
7. The Hike is Too Important to Take Seriously.
Each chapter in the book is devoted to each concept. Chapter One starts in Maine where we learn the First Principle. Chapter Seven ends in Georgia where we learn the Seventh Principle.

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An inspiring and entertaining travelogue of the one-hundred-and-eleven day walk through 2,168 miles
 
Review Date: June 12, 2006
Reviewer: Midwest Book Review, Oregon, WI USA
Hike Your Own Hike: Seven Life Lessons From Backpacking Across America by Francis Tapon is an inspiring and entertaining travelogue of the one-hundred-and-eleven day walk through 2,168 miles of one of America's most intriguing areas. Expertly authored for a vivid and intimate detailing of Tapon's travels, Hike Your Own Hike enlightens readers to the exclusively awe-inspiring journey through the Appalachian Mountains in both discovery of land, self, and the lighter side of life. Hike Your Own Hike is very strongly recommended for all readers searching for an engaging tale of remarkable encouragement, creative entertainment, and informative endeavors, particularly ideal reading for novice hikers aspiring to take on the Appalachian Trail themselves.
Great book for a somebody who wants to have a more fulfilling life!
 
Review Date: May 22, 2006
Reviewer: Yuliya, New York, NY
It's a funny, smart and important book. The writing flows so naturally that it just flies. Francis Tapon breaks the book into 7 chapters to correspond to his 7 ah-has, or lessons, that he learned on the Appalachian Trail. Six of them have to do with mental/spiritual issues and one of them has to do with the body (health/diet/fitness).

The book helped me to understand the best ways of living my life in a more healthy and more fulfilling way! I love to backpack, and anyone who does has to get this book! But this book isn't a backpacking book and you can find it quite useful even if you hate backpacking. Read it, and you'll smile and go forward to your dreams!
Inspiring, Funny
 
Review Date: May 24, 2006
Reviewer: ciadelle,
I was searching for my next BHAG (big harry ambitious goal) when I spotted Hike Your Own Hike at the bookstore. While I'm not yet sure if I will hike the Appalacian Trail, the thought provoking material in this book can be applied to any goal -- big or small. This book was inspiring AND funny (big bonus).
Excellent for getting more out of life & entertaining too.
 
Review Date: May 21, 2006
Reviewer: Jen, San Francisco, CA USA
I loved this book. First, it is easy to read. It tells a great story about this backpacking trip and reads very nicely and effortlessly. Second, the author has a great step by step approach for getting more out of life. Everyone should read this book because it is filled with useful tips for having a fun, happy life.
great, great stories
 
Review Date: July 22, 2006
Reviewer: Philippe Tapon,
Okay, so I'm not objective. I'm Francis's brother. But Hike Your Own Hike is an awesome book. Funny, practical, and filled with great, great stories. Weeks after reading it, I'm still thinking about its lessons.

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