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A Journey of Hope Along the Appalachian Trail
In May of 2017, the day after I graduated from college and with no prior backpacking experience, I started on a journey to hike the entirety of the 2,200 mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine in honor of my father who was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer and to raise money for cancer research.
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There are a handful of memoirs telling of thru-hikers’ journeys along the 2,200 mile Appalachian Trail extending from Georgia to Maine, but many of these stories are more like a guidebook for readers to illustrate that anyone with enough fortitude can accomplish the entire trail. Readers are lacking in stories that show the true beauty of the trail, the grueling drudgery of continuous walking, and most importantly the community of people who make the trail a life changing experience for all who undertake it. Another aspect many of the other trail books fail to ascertain is finding a reason for the thru-hiker to take the hike. It is commonly said that people who thru-hike the Appalachian Trail are running to something or from something, but many hikers who fail to complete the entire trail do so because they never find their ‘why’ for hiking in the first place. As Nietzsche once said, “He who has a why can overcome almost any how.” The hikers who set out with a purpose for hiking the trail are able to stay focused and determined in achieving their goal of becoming thru-hikers.
My book bridges the gap for readers looking for more than just a guide to hiking the Appalachian Trail or the story of someone setting out on a journey just for the fun of it. My story provides a ‘why’ immediately. I lay out a reason for my hike, a powerfully motivating factor for my journey, which is to raise money for cancer research and honor my father diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer. I lay out the things I took on my hike, the daily struggle of what seemed like non-stop walking, and the incredibly motivating and generous people whose help along the way kept me strong enough to finish in only 107 days. While it is said the Appalachian Trail attracts people running to or from something, it attracted me because I was running for something. I was running to do what I felt would best show the world what a great man my father was and to help bring awareness to cancer research in hope that no other person would have to go through what my father did.
My experience is very specific to my father and me, and the journey we took together can only be described by me. The literal blood, sweat, and tears we both shed throughout my 2,200 mile trek and his daily battle with cancer have given me insights into the joy people can bring into our lives and the agony left by their absence. Not only can I explain the experience of completing a daunting, months-long hike, but I am also able to share what it is like to undertake such a task solely to honor someone else. Because cancer affects so many people in the world, it is important to raise as much awareness and funds to end this disease as possible. My experience with my father’s diagnosis helped me understand what so many other people have had to cope with as well. This book will also be a guide to illustrate to the many people struggling with cancer that there is hope, and it helps show one of many ways to raise awareness and get one step closer to ending cancer forever.
This book is written for outdoor lovers and adventurers who want to witness the trials a son and his father withstood to show the love they had for one another. It is also for people who have experienced a family member or friend diagnosed with cancer and illustrates to them that while the illness itself can be cured only through medical treatment, that family member or friend's mental wellbeing can be greatly improved through all of our actions and care given to them. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/understanding/statistics. https://appalachiantrail.org/explore/hike-the-a-t/thru-hiking/2000-milers/.
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1106 Design, LLC
500 copies • Completed manuscript. Service publisher Children Fiction, Christian Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Essay, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Mythology & Folk Tales, Poetry, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Women's Fiction, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Children Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Communication Skills, Corporate Culture, Current Affairs, Economics, Education, Entrepreneurship & Small Business, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Humor & Entertainment, Journalism, Management & Leadership, Marketing & Sales, Mindfulness & Happiness, Money & Investment, Motivation & Inspiration, Nature & Environment, Parenting, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Philosophy, Politics & Social Sciences, Popular Science, Productivity & Time Management, Psychology, Reference, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Sex & Relationships, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel, YA Non-Fiction, Science Fiction & Humour Worldwide |
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Atmosphere Press
250 copies • Partial manuscript. Service publisher Children Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Journalism, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Politics & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel Worldwide |
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eBooks2go
100 copies • Completed manuscript. Service publisher Children Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Journalism, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Politics & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel Worldwide |
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Happy Self Publishing
100 copies • Completed manuscript. Service publisher Children Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Journalism, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Politics & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel Worldwide |
Everybody,
We are over 100 pre-orders in less than 2 days!! This progress is HUGE. Thank you for sharing my story and this campaign. And ...
Everybody,
We are over 100 preorders in less than 2 days!! This progress is HUGE. Thank you for sharing my story and this campaign. Please ...
Atta boy!
Love you, Troy! And proud of you for putting your story down on paper.
Good luck Troy! I am so excited for you! This is a huge accomplishment!
You are an inspiring person and a great friend. Victor and I can’t wait to read your work!
Really excited to read this!
Good luck with you venture. This is a great idea.
Gary
Good luck with your efforts. You have made a difference. I know your father is very proud of you.
Steve “Survivor” Millsaps
Love you, bud. Proud of you and hope this goes well!
So proud of you Troy! I look forward to reading the book!
Hi We are friends of Donald and Maylea
Phil and Sylvia
Best wishes for much success Troy! Can’t wait to read of your adventure. My youngest son was planning on walking the trail, but unfortunately his dream never came to fruition.
Proud of all of your accomplishments, Troy. I wish you and your family the best.
Jarod
I will be anxious to read your story. Give my best to your Mom. She and I worked together in Boone. Best of luck to you. Bob Michaud
Way to go Troy!
deb schablik
Congrats on the book. Look forward to reading it.
Congratulations on doing this! I look forward to reading your book!
I am super proud of you! Can’t wait to read your book!
Troy! We have to catch up!!! So happy for you!
Kim Porter
I am so proud of you. Pam Gildrie
Proud of you Troy!!! You’re a fine young man!
T.
Good luck!
Can’t wait to read your story Troy...you and your Dad will always hold a special place in my heart. I’ll never forget Danny....thank you for letting me be one of his caregivers. Love you!
Beyond happy for my Brother Troy!
Wow, Troy! I'm looking forward to reading your book. Super proud of you!!! :-)
So excited for you and so excited to read this!
I am very proud of you, and excited to read about your journey. Congratulations on the upcoming book release!
Wising you much success,
Barbara Jenkins
Congratulations on your accomplishment!! I know you have worked very hard to get to where you are now. I gladly support you because in 2020, my dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer in May and is responding well to treatment. In October, he was diagnosed with stage 2C melanoma and is currently doing well. Thank you for all your hard work to fight cancer!!
Always happy to support. Keep kicking ass!
Best of luck! Excited to follow your adventures throughout the book
Happy to see you complete this labor of love in honor and memory of your dad. Congratulations!
So proud of you Troy! Can't wait to read your story.
Yay, Troy! So proud of you and this amazing accomplishment. Can’t wait to read!
Troy, this is amazing! Such a cool achievement, and for an even better cause. I sincerely hope you’re doing well and hope our paths cross again someday! Until then, keep hiking and staying a badass.
Proud of you Troy! We love you!
Can’t wait to read about all of your adventures.
Let’s go!!! Can’t wait to read it - pumped for you!
Best wishes!
Congratulations!
Keep at it man, so proud to see you keep pursuing this! Hope you’re well!
-Matthew Morris
Looking forward to reading it!
Excited for you! Can’t wait to read it! -Shannon
Just preordered! So excited to read about your story.
Best wishes from Germany ;)
David Finch recommended the book, and I look forward to getting it!
Hello sir! I am extremely proud of all you accomplished. So glad that I could find a way to support. Continue to be the amazing human that I know you are!
-Michael B
Good luck, Troy! Can’t wait to read it!
Congratulations Troy!
I’m excited to read the book!
Troy, can’t wait to read your book. Thanks for putting it out there, and I hope my purchase helps a tiny bit. Good luck man!
Congratulations Troy on publishing your book! I can 't wait to read it! Melony Colquitt
Can't wait to read - hope some day we can talk about it in person. Good luck always.
Very Cool!!! I don’t know if you remember me...I work for The Pour Guys...but mostly I’m an avid hiker!!! Congrats!!!
I’m a friend of your moms, and followed your hike online. I’m excited to read more about your adventure... God Bless you for doing this in your fathers memory.
Best of luck on your goals. Looking forward to reading your book.
April Check
(Family friend of Devin Finch)
Good luck with your publication.
Thanks to Eric (a good friend of my niece) for posting this. Happy to support you and read your story.
My best to you all,
Laura
Congratulations on your book, Troy! My parents and siblings knew your father well, and I a excited to share with them as well.
I can't wait to see Troy's wisdom poured out on the pages! Love you!!
Troy best of luck I know this will be a great read, much love. Congratulations on writing a book and getting married!
Proud of you boss and excited to hear your journey!
Can’t wait to read the book!
MikeC
Very proud of you.
Way to go Troy! Really proud of your tribute to your dad and your accomplishments!!!! What an experience!!!! Can’t wait to read it!
Your dad was my first AP when I started working at EES in 2006. He always made things lively and I loved him. I think what you did to honor him was amazing.
Troy,
Congratulations on your marriage.
I am so excited for you. You know how much Danny meant to our High School family. Our 40th reunion is coming up & planning it will not be the same without your dad. I cant wait to read your book. Take care.
Love always, De from Dr. Collins office
Looking forward to reading the book. Was in the Guard with your dad for many years. Much respect for you both!
Best wishes Troy... I look forward to reading your story...
We are so proud of you and we love you so much!
Troy, Great Job! So Proud of you!!!
So proud of you. Great article today in the Daily Times.
Chip and Zac
Hey Troy... So happy to see this coming to fruition! And congratulations on marriage. Woot! Life changes galore, huh!
Best to you/y'all,
Bryan, Diane, and Meagan
Great job Troy! Looking forward to reading about your journey. We’re proud of you!
-Uncle Bud and Paige
on Jan. 13, 2021, 11:26 a.m.
Love you man!