Wondering who she is and how she fits in the world, Amanda embarks on a trek of the Appalachian Trail, where hikers can leave the real world behind. After a physically and emotionally taxing journey, Amanda uncovers who she can be - herself.
Amanda K. Jaros is the editor of Labor of Love: A Literary Mama Staff Anthology and author of 100 Things to Do in Ithaca Before You Die. Her essays on nature and family have appeared in Flyway, Appalachia, Terrain.org, Stone Canoe, and elsewhere. When not writing, she can be found on a trail somewhere. She lives in Ithaca, New York, with her husband and son, where she serves her community as a county legislator.
Learn more at amandakjaros.com and Instagram @amandajaroschampion.
