{"product_id":"force-of-nature-three-women-tackle-the-john-muir-trail","title":"Force of Nature: Three Women Tackle The John Muir Trail","description":"\"Lace up your hiking boots! Let Griffin guide you over granite mountains, through thunderstorms, and wildflower-studded meadows.\" —Barbara Olson Lawrence, author of the forthcoming Drawing Water\nAt fifty, she chose adventure over fear.\nAfter the sudden loss of her best friend, Joan Griffin could have retreated. Instead, she made a bold decision: to hike the 200-mile John Muir Trail through California’s breathtaking High Sierra.\nNow—not someday.\nJoined by two strong, spirited women also in their fifties, Joan steps onto the trail ready for exploration and discovery. The mountains deliver both. Lightning storms crack across alpine passes. Snowfields and river crossings demand grit. Long climbs test endurance. Yet with every mile, confidence grows—and so does joy.\nAlong the way, the trio forms an unexpected bond with a young hiker in need of support, creating a cross-generational sisterhood that deepens the journey. What begins as a physical challenge becomes something far greater: a celebration of friendship, courage, and the exhilaration of pushing beyond self-imposed limits.\nAs they approach the summit of Mount Whitney, Joan realizes the trail hasn’t just tested her strength—it has revealed it.\nForce of Nature is an inspiring memoir of adventure, connection, and the life-changing power of saying yes to the next challenge.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1685132812\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: 31UTLL005TV0_ns\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Griffin, Joan M.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: 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.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43623946092605,"sku":"31UTLL005TV0_ns","price":8.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1685132812-0.jpg?v=1789420951","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/force-of-nature-three-women-tackle-the-john-muir-trail","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}