I used to sweat out Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. When I was younger it was flowers for Mom and tools for Dad. Then I discovered books. They were the perfect gift. They’re enjoyed over some period of time, they don’t wilt like flowers and they don’t mean more work, like tools. Books are to be enjoyed at one’s leisure. To me, a book is a very personal gift, one that says, “Hey, here is a story I think you will enjoy.”

Three Hundred Zeroes is a story that can be enjoyed by Mom, or Dad. It is humorous, full of adventure, danger, joy and determination. The story takes the reader far from the humdrum, fast paced world we live in every day and takes the reader exploring the mountainous Appalachian landscape. You’ll meet a cast of characters with names like, “Blitz,” “Speedy,” “New York Minute,” and “Bone Lady,” amongst many others, that will capture your imagination.

If they’ve already read Three Hundred Zeroes, other Appalachian Trail stories worth sharing with Mom and Dad are “It’s Always Up,” by the Mountain Marching Momas and “Skywalker ,” by six-foot  eleven, Bill Walker.

Enjoy.