A 2,000-Mile Adventure on the Appalachian Trail
Five Months.
Five Million Steps.
An Odyssey of Grit.
What happens when a stubborn dream meets the relentless spine of the Appalachians?
There are three kinds of people crazy enough to hike the entire Appalachian Trail—young romantics chasing glory, older souls seeking one last thrill, and the occasional runaway escaping life’s troubles. Then there’s a guy who simply loved hiking, and who was naïve enough to think it would be enough. It wasn’t.
Follow one hiker’s 2,192-mile journey from Georgia to Maine, through blizzards, dehydration, laughter, and doubt. What began as a long-awaited dream became an unforgettable test of spirit, resilience, and the fine line between adventure and insanity.
But it isn’t just about surviving the trials of the trail. It’s about the unexpected friendships forged along the way, and the evolving bond between a father and son who found their long-standing roles quietly turning inside out.
Told with humor, heart, and blistering honesty, this narrative memoir invites readers to follow along on the dramatic journey. To hopscotch rivers, climb clouded peaks, and endure the relentless drum of rain. But most of all, to rediscover the joy of chasing one’s dreams.
Format:
- ISBN eBook: 9798993936321
- ISBN Paperback: 9798993936307
- ISBN Hardcover: 9798993936314
- ISBN Audiobook – coming soon!
Available at:
- Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, Walmart, Books A Million, Blackwell’s, Hudson Booksellers, Powell’s Books, Waterstones, Foyles, and more.
What Readers Say
A Great Read. Although the book falls outside my usual preferred genres and I’m not particularly enthusiastic about hiking, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. Neiman’s storytelling is captivating; I found myself so engrossed that I finished the book within just a couple of days. His writing not only held my attention but also inspired me to reconsider what I might be missing by not embracing new adventures. — Rob, Amazon
Great Storytelling. I had trouble putting this book down! Sharkbait really has captured the raw and real of an AT thru hike not only in a physical way but also the emotions and mentality it takes to get to that finish line. — Rose, Amazon
Hello, My Name is Enthralled. Loved reading about Sharkbait’s adventures on the trail and especially with his father. A must-read for anyone who might consider thru-hiking the AT! — Bennett, Amazon
Epic Journey Told with Humor, Drama, and Suspense. Most memoirs are dull, overly introspective, and slow. This was the complete opposite, I couldn’t put it down and loved every minute! Great characters, fun adventures, and reads like a fiction novel even though it’s a true story. Very similar vibe to A Walk in the Woods, highly recommended.— Barnes & Noble