Publisher's Synopsis
At the age of 128, Carlton Jeffries finds himself with a unique distinction. He's the only remaining baby boomer-a generation raised against a backdrop of dramatic social change. But in the year 2087, hardly anything remains of the radical ideas and dreams the boomers brought to life.
Left with nothing but a simple tumble-down shelter on Maine's Appalachian Trail, Jeffries takes a moment to reflect on his long and turbulent life and how the world has evolved toward its current state-from the political fracture of the United States to inevitable social and climate change.
Beginning with the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Jeffries recounts a unique history filled with heartaches, triumphs, and disappointments, as well as love lost and found. Throughout moments of uncertainty and soul-searching, hiking the Appalachian trail remains a constant source of stability, both in the nostalgic past and the distant future.
"The Appalachian" is a compelling look at the lives of the baby boomer generation-including the historical events that would forever shape their futures. Spanning 128 years, this thought-provoking read serves as both an insightful glimpse into the past and a warning of what the future could have in store.
