by Stuart Thompson
With the stories in this collection I directly address my adult daughter, as if writing her a very long letter. But as it turns out, the stories have universal application; they're addressed finally to all of us. I'm talking to anyone, actually, who has ever gotten sweaty and dirty and thirsty and heavily fatigued while engaged in outdoor adventure. I'm talking to anyone who, with their end-of-the-day tired, bruised, foot-blistered, rain-soaked, mud-coated body realizes that, "Hey! That was great!" I'm talking to anyone who, in spite of the fatigue and in spite of the aches, understands that something important was realized that day while they hiked, cycled, or climbed.
Shared in 279 pages, with 32 stories and 22 illustrations, are insights gained while engaged in outdoor activity, activities including hiking, cycling, canoeing, and rock climbing, with the bulk of the stories involving hiking. Some discoveries are easily absorbed and light-hearted. Some more challenging. Of interest to KTA members is that,within the 32 stories, 11 different Pennsylvania trails are either featured or prominently mentioned. The book can be purchased either from Amazon.com or directly from the author, autographed, here. Paperback: $14.95; Hardcover: $25.95.