“While on a road trip with her two college-age kids, Tami Brooks was unexpectedly inspired to tackle the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim. The only catch? She had zero hiking experience. Armed with nothing more than a Google search bar and a glass of Cabernet, she dove into planning and preparing for the adventure of a lifetime. From weekly hikes that tested her resolve—and her sense of humor—this memoir captures both the rollercoaster of training for an epic challenge and the ups and downs of life itself.

With a candid tone that’s at times laugh-out-loud funny, Tami takes you from the hills of North Alabama to the misty trails of the Pacific Northwest, and even to a tiny island off the coast of Portugal, before facing the ultimate challenge in the Grand Canyon. Along the way, she reflects on some fleeting encounters with an eclectic cast of characters, the pull of the wild, and the transformative power of nature. This memoir invites readers to embrace their own journeys, face their doubts, and find beauty in the path less traveled.”