A gripping tale, beautifully told.
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My Appalachian Trail
is an epic autobiography of love and family, as well as a portrayal of Dale Hall's dedication to Earth's land, water, and wildlife. The author's book is one of respect, honesty, and perseverance-traits which serve him well throughout his storied career, and which showcase a life-long devotion to his Appalachian roots in Harlan County, Kentucky. "
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Renée Thompson, author of The Plume Hunter
Appalachian Trail
is a moving and captivating journey of a young boy from Harlan County in eastern Kentucky as he leaves the hill culture that formed him and makes his way through the challenges, successes, and failures that culminated in his being appointed as Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and then, as Chief Executive Off-icer of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. It is a must read for anyone struggling to survive the challenges of life.