Thou Shalt Not Shat on Bees: And Other Lessons Learned on the Appalachian Trail

By: Melanie A. Wood

Narrated by: Mary Leclair

Melanie stepped onto the Appalachian Trail with a desire to thruhike and strip life down to its essentials. She longed for clarity, challenge, and the freedom of the wild. What began as a test of endurance became a journey of resilience, self-discovery, and deep human connection.

Through months of walking, she experienced both the beauty and the struggle of trail life, from the unpredictability of nature to the hilarious moments that only come with spending endless days in the wilderness. With humor, heart, and unfiltered honesty, she shares the lessons that transformed her along the way.

Melanie inspires listeners to trust themselves, take risks, and find meaning in the unexpected. Whether dreaming of hiking a long trail or simply stepping outside their comfort zone, this book proves that adventure is possible for anyone willing to take the first step.

©2025 Melanie A. Wood (P)2025 Melanie A. Wood

the person who read the book

I really liked the story and the reader was fantastic and I hope she preformes another book

Inspiring

Although not a hiker myself - there were many, many thoughts and observations poignant to daily life whatever your interests are. Loved the bird encounters most probably … tho hard to pick. Learned it’s even MORE planning than I had imagined. Thx for a feel good book. Glad I tried a new subject. :) Definitely enjoyed the narrator also because she sounded like she was the author telling about the adventure. Even checked once to see if it was a self narration because it seemed very genuine and was easy to listen to.