The Good Hike: A Story of the Appalachian Trail, Vietnam, PTSD, and Love

by Tim Keenan

Book Overview

In 1967, Tim Keenan grew to loathe the impenetrable jungle of Vietnam during his one-year tour of duty as a combat soldier. For 47 years, he couldn't shake his dread of the woods, until he confronted his fears head on and began a thru-hike of the 2,178.3-mile Appalachian Trail.

The Good Hike is Keenan's story of finally coming to peace with himself, buoyed by the healing powers of nature and his fellow hikers.

His story weaves in the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1943995222
• ISBN13: 9781943995226
• Release Date: December 2016
• Publisher: Mission Point Press
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"