A Spiritual Passage: The True Story of Two Brothers in Their 70s Tackling the Appalachian Trail While Facing Personal Demons and Strengthening Their Faith along the Way

This is the true story of two septuagenarian brothers hiking the Appalachian Trail after one's loss of his wife. While the widower brother wrestles with grief, the other brother faces demons surrounding his path to sobriety. This is an uplifting story of overcoming adversity of the body, mind, and spirit along the trails and trials of life, both physical and proverbial. Complete with 500 stunning photographs from the trail, A Spiritual Passage paints a captivating picture of the beauty awaiting us at the end of a challenging journey. “A Spiritual Passage tells the true adventure of two Brothers in their 70s hiking the Appalachian Trail in a journal format. You will share their daunting journey, learning how they did it, their spiritual hurdles and experiences; and how they overcame their difficulties, grief, fear, doubt, and personal tribulations, including addiction. This is a tale of hope and inspiration overcoming life struggles and realities with 500 pictures and a lot of humorous renditions along the way!” – Deacon Bo Davis “A Spiritual Passage takes the reader into the heart of human struggle and survival on the Appalachian Trail (AT) and on the long and circuitous path to sobriety. Timmerman’s trailside journal entries and searching chapters about overcoming alcoholism will help readers understand what it means to survive, endure, and embrace faith in the midst of addiction and physical challenges. Timmerman writes with honesty and passion and in ways that will encourage readers to take risks and overcome obstacles in their lives. His colorful pictures of life hiking the AT with his brother (both in their 70s) and his invigorating stories of survival are sure to inspire readers of all ages and walks of life.” – Dr. Eileen E. Schell, Professor of Writing and Rhetoric, Syracuse University This is a fascinating, true-life adventure by my friend Rand and his brother Ron, who in their early 70s, hiked the Appalachian Trail from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Maine. They were both struggling with serious, personal difficulties and problems. The challenges they faced before, and during, this unbelievably physically difficult endeavor and the spiritual growth they experienced as related in this book were truly inspiring and motivational. Their story is easy to read, sometimes hilarious, sometimes tragic, and overall very entertaining. There are 500 photographs, which are delightful to look at and it feels like you are along with them. You will enjoy this adventure. – Robert Cranny, renowned Irish author and playwright who wrote “The White Deer” and other sought-after books.
ASIN: 1958233293
VSKU: BVV.1958233293.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Timmerman Esq, Rand R.
Binding: Hardcover
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.