{"product_id":"2940032801788","title":"Solemates: Lessons on Life, Love \u0026 Marriage from the Appalachian Trail","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinner of the Coveted 2011 National Indie Excellence Book ward!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when a middle-aged couple with no previous backpacking experience, decides to test their 14-year marriage and spend six months hiking the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine in one continuous hike? Will their motto of \"Quitting is not an option\" be a blessing or a curse?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTravel with \"Windtalker\" and \"Mom,\" as they wrestle with their personal weaknesses and capitalize on each other's strengths; and in doing so, gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to make and keep a marriage strong.\u003cbr\u003e\"Solemates\" is not a daily chronicle of trail life but rather a candid, introspective and sometimes humorous look into the range of emotions experienced during the pursuit of such a life-changing adventure. It is a warmhearted journal depicting lessons in love, perseverance, human nature, compassion, understanding, and teamwork. Their stories, and those of their thru-hiking companions, reveal insights into the human spirit and refreshing perspectives on what is truly important in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"No one has explored thru-hiking as a couple as thoroughly as have Randy Motz and Georgia Harris..an engaging account of thru-hiking the trail along with a half dozen other couples...a significant contribution to the A.T. literature...\" --Larry Luxemberg - Author of “Walking the Appalachian Trail”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\".....an engaging and inspirational memoir of self-enrichment and enduring love.....a joy to read....will leave you planning your own outdoor adventure.\" --Brooke Kenny - The Gazette Newspapers\u003cbr\u003e\"...an extremely well written book…should not be compared to Bill Bryson's \"A Walk in the Woods,\" nor is it like David Miller's ‘AWOL on the Appalachian Trail...'it is a different story...I highly recommend it...an absolute pleasure to read.” Don Blankenship – Amazon Top 100 Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Randy Motz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47106792653040,"sku":"2940032801788","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940032801788_p0.jpg?v=1763642039","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940032801788","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}