Three Women Conquer the John Muir Trail

"Get ready to lace up your hiking boots and let Griffin lead you through granite mountains, wildflower-studded meadows, and thunderstorms," says Barbara Olson Lawrence, author of the upcoming book Drawing Water.

Three women in their fifties set out on a journey to hike the John Muir Trail, which is considered to be "the most beautiful long-distance trail in the world." Their adventure begins with self-inflicted accidents and challenging weather, but takes an unexpected turn when they "adopt" a young hiker who was abandoned by her partner along the trail.

The women experience the terror of lightning at eleven-thousand feet, the thrill of walking through a towering waterfall, and the joy of dancing among midnight moonshadows. For a month, they live surrounded by natural beauty, overcome the trail's physical challenges, and form connections with a diverse group of fellow hikers. Together, they are drawn closer to the trail's end at the highest peak in the High Sierra, Mt. Whitney, which marks the culmination of their profound journey.

Force of Nature is an enthralling adventure story, a personal memoir, and a colorful representation of nature all in one.

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