Copyright 2009 GatewoodPublishing.com
Paralee Dawson, Writer, Self -Publisher and Avid Appalachian Trail Hiker
"I felt that a book should be a reflection of the author so I decided to take control of all the editorial, design, and distribution elements and took on the challenges of self-publishing and writing my own book.
One of my greatest motivators was Emma Caldwell Gatewood, known to most as Grandma Gatewood. She was the kind of personality about whom legends grow. I used her name for my publishing company as a reminder of the determination and enpowerment we all have inside of us, allowing us to follow our dreams."
One of my greatest motivators was Emma Caldwell Gatewood, known to most as Grandma Gatewood. She was the kind of personality about whom legends grow. I used her name for my publishing company as a reminder of the determination and enpowerment we all have inside of us, allowing us to follow our dreams."
If you've ever dreamed about hiking the Appalachian Trail, or just enjoy reading about the adventures of those who have, this is a must read book.
Living a Dream chronicles Paralee's hike as she puts one foot in front of the other, day after day. You can share the mental and physical challenges she experienced as she hiked continually without any contact with civilization, for days or months at a time. She always tried to look at her hike as a walk in the woods-the miles just happened.
Throughout the book you will find interesting background information about the origin of the Trail, history about various sections of the AT, and resources for being a successful hiker or backpacker as you plan your own hike.
After raising three children, Paralee retired at the age of 57 and succumbed to white blaze fever as she began her hike along the Appalachian Trail. Paralee is also known as Pearl by her friends and TrapperLee along the Trail. She is only one of the many sixty-plus adults who attempt to hike the entire Trail each year and she has completed over 1,500 miles of the Trail. She is now section-hiking the remaining miles of the Trail and was fortunate to have her Grandson, Tyler with her this summer for several weeks in New York, Connecticut, and Maine.
Living a Dream chronicles Paralee's hike as she puts one foot in front of the other, day after day. You can share the mental and physical challenges she experienced as she hiked continually without any contact with civilization, for days or months at a time. She always tried to look at her hike as a walk in the woods-the miles just happened.
Throughout the book you will find interesting background information about the origin of the Trail, history about various sections of the AT, and resources for being a successful hiker or backpacker as you plan your own hike.
After raising three children, Paralee retired at the age of 57 and succumbed to white blaze fever as she began her hike along the Appalachian Trail. Paralee is also known as Pearl by her friends and TrapperLee along the Trail. She is only one of the many sixty-plus adults who attempt to hike the entire Trail each year and she has completed over 1,500 miles of the Trail. She is now section-hiking the remaining miles of the Trail and was fortunate to have her Grandson, Tyler with her this summer for several weeks in New York, Connecticut, and Maine.
bringing words to life.....
Paralee Dawson-Hayward
Author & Publisher
Author & Publisher
2nd Edition of Living a Dream will be available summer of 2010