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Some readers write such inspirational letters.

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I received the following from a reader that just finished THREE HUNDRED ZEROES. I was so moved by his comments, I just had to share them. Thanks Ian:

Dennis, I just finished reading your book today. I never do this but felt it necessary to tell you what an influence it has had on me. I am an avid hiker in upstate New York’s Adirondacks, a father of two young childeren (5 and 4) with my third(and last) on the way in April. 


Reading your book and your positive attitude about everything is a true inspiration to me and just went to show me how short and unexpected our lives can be. Reading your book has given me a new outlook on everything and has taught me to take nothing for granted. 

I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart (no pun intended) I hope to hike the A.T. at some point in my life and I will constantly use you as an inspiration.

Thank you,
Ian Smith


Thank you again Ian, you’re the real inspiration.

Dennis, “K1”

Welcome to the Blog for the Book: Three Hundred Zeroes

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THREE HUNDRED ZEROES

Lessons of the Heart on the Appalachian Trail


I suspect many are unfamiliar with hiking or hiking on the Appalachian Trail and may wonder about the title. First, let me define a Zero Day.

On the Appalachian Trail, whenever hikers take a day off from hiking, they hike “zero” miles. This has evolved into defining that day off from hiking as a “Zero Day”; hence the title: THREE HUNDRED ZEROES.

The book went on sale today, 21 February, 2010. This is my first adventure in the world of self-publishing. Please bear with me as I feel my way and make all the mistakes a newbie to this world makes.

Check out the web site for the book at: ThreeHundredZeroes.com, If it entices you, you can order the book on a secure site at the eStore:

https://www.createspace.com/3428889

At some point along the way I’ll discuss what it takes to self-publish a book, I think you’ll find it interesting.

Feel free to comment on things. I do listen to well-placed suggestions. Comments show up in the right-sidebar.

Thanks

Dennis R. Blanchard