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Whoah.  This diary-account of Jean Deeds’ physical and mental highs and lows while trekking 2,155 miles of the Appalachian Trail (AT) was very well written.  What I loved about this book is how you, the reader, get to experience the fruits of her perseverance and determination as you read each chapter.  I enjoyed her clever comparisons of the trying encounters during the AT hike to the everyday life lessons we must experience for self growth.  Deeds really sets the tone by showing that we must, at times, operate outside our comfort zone, be fully prepared for the undertaking, arm ourselves with the proper tools and equipment and realize that although we are on this trek alone, we still must rely on the help of others to achieve our goals.  Whatever your endeavor, I strongly recommend this inspiring book.  After reading There are Mountains to Climb, you will surely come to the realization that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. 

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This book is a must read for people who constantly are seeking love or approval from others and are unhappy because of it. 

Byron Katie is the creator of the process called “The Work” which basically teaches that what causes people pain are not the circumstances of their lives but rather the “thoughts” they attach to about those circumstances.  The AWESOME process called “The Work” is simply asking yourself four questions and then a turnaround which begins to unravel the stuck beliefs in one’s mind that no longer serve you.

Byron Katie gives numerous examples of how “The Work” and “Inquiry” changes many people’s ways of thinking for the better in regards to relationships.  This book was life changing for me so I highly recommend it to anyone who is willing to put themselves under the microscope and examine where you may be engaged in “stinkin’ thinkin’.”