Congrats Jennifer Pharr Davis

[Chaco Taco]

Jennifer Davis has just put out a new AT book called Becoming Odyssa.
For those of you that dont know her, she has been writing for Blue Ridge Outdoors mag and wrote a really great article on Warren Doyle this past year. She is a great writer and her book should be great!!!

[Spokes]

Just saw this write up about her book.

Her AT hike of 57 days, 8 hours and 35 minutes was amazing.

[Sly]

Jennifer, who's a cool cat and an extraordinary speaker, will be at the Southern Ruck doing a presentation on several trails in Europe she hiked this year. Of course, I imagine she'll also have a few copies of her book on hand.

[sonic]

I have already ordered my copy of her book. I can't wait to read it.

[jersey joe]

I didn't realize she was writing a book. I will be interested in seeing how well the book sells.

[Spokes]

I have already ordered my copy of her book. I can't wait to read it.

Give us the skinny after you had a chance to read it Sonic. Always like to hear feedback on AT books.

[Sly]

I didn't realize she was writing a book. I will be interested in seeing how well the book sells.

If reviews are any indication, extremely well.

http://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Odyss...owViewpoints=1

[jersey joe]

If reviews are any indication, extremely well.

http://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Odyss...owViewpoints=1

I hope it does do well, I am just skeptical at how big the market is for trail books. Now, if she can get on Oprah, she'll have it made.

[Red Hat]

I'm about halfway through with the book and love it! I have laughed, and teared up from time to time. She really does write well and her emotions come through. It is a shame that she didn't write about the fun we had at NOC, though.... Guess she couldn't include everything, lol.

[Blissful]

I hope it does do well, I am just skeptical at how big the market is for trail books. Now, if she can get on Oprah, she'll have it made.

Maybe has a chance of the record she wants this year is accomplished.
After all, Oprah went "camping" in Yosemite.

[Sly]

I hope it does do well, I am just skeptical at how big the market is for trail books. Now, if she can get on Oprah, she'll have it made.

I guess it's all relative. While it probably won't be as successful a seller as "A Walk in the Woods", it's most likely a better read.

[Roland]

I read Jen's book over the weekend. It is the most honest, introspective, and spiritual AT book I've read.

Lots of hikers prepare, physically, for their AT thru-hikes. But it is often said that a thru-hike is 10% physical and 90% mental. What can prospective hikers do to prepare themselves, mentally? Read Becoming Odyssa!

Congratulations, Jennifer. Well done!

[couscous]

It's sitting on my "to read" stack, but Footpath My Ass is next.

[Roland]

It's sitting on my "to read" stack, but Footpath My Ass is next.

I ordered that, yesterday. I hope it arrives in time for the weekend.

[The Solemates]

It's sitting on my "to read" stack, but Footpath My Ass is next.

hah...if i were to order another book today, it would be somewhere near 347 on my "to read" list. i think i have an addiction.

[neighbor dave]

Jennifer, who's a cool cat and an extraordinary speaker, will be at the Southern Ruck doing a presentation on several trails in Europe she hiked this year.

now that would be interesting, finding info on the trails over there aint easy

[Driver8]

Just saw this write up about her book.

Her AT hike of 57 days, 8 hours and 35 minutes was amazing.

Cool stuff. I will get that book. Thank you for the links, Spokes.

[Luddite]

Sounds like a good book and its actually in hardcover!

[kolokolo]

Just finished reading Becoming Odyssa. It's a great book.

I guess what struck me about the book was how Jennifer Pharr Davis learned and adapted along the way on her hike. She didn't start out with a lot of information about the trail, didn't have the best gear, and didn't really understand what kind of food to bring along or to buy.

She learned, often the hard way, what worked for her, and grew stronger and more confident during the hike. It's pretty clear that she is an outstanding athlete (her record for the fastest women's through hike shows this), but her first through hike was at a slower pace and generally unsupported.

I was impressed by her determination, and inspired by the story.

[sonic]

I just finished reading this book and loved it. Not only is she a great athlete, but also a pretty good author. For those of you who care, it's also available now in e-book form.