Forward On: Warrior to Wanderer

Forward On: Warrior to Wanderer is a raw, reflective memoir that traces a retired Marine Sergeant Major's solo thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail as he confronts the personal terrain shaped by war, leadership, faith, and loss. What begins as a physical challenge quickly becomes an inward reckoning, where long days and quiet miles strip away distraction and force difficult truths to surface.

As the trail unfolds, memories of combat, fractured family ties, moral missteps, and professional iden...