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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.