“Unearthing Resilience: Amanda K. Jaros’s Epic Journey Along the Appalachian Trail Reveals Life Lessons Beyond the Trek”
I had to believe I could do this. I can make it to Maine (29).
At first, the lack of introspection felt jarring, but I came to see it as an intentional and compelling rhetorical choice. By withholding the inner logic of her transformation, Jaros invites the reader to share her uncertainty and fear. Because readers must navigate the text without the assurance of her inner monologue, the journey is no longer about having everything we might need—it is about trusting our own ability to adapt and keep moving despite uncertainty.
