The Memoir

The Unlikely Thru-Hiker is the story of a young black man setting off from the city with an extremely overweight pack and a willfully can-do attitude. What follows are lessons on preparation, humility, race relations, and nature’s wild unpredictability. Through it all, Derick “Mr. Fabulous” Lugo refuses to let any challenge squash his inner Pollyanna, persevering with humor, tenacity, and an unshakeable commitment to grooming that sees him from Georgia to Maine.

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Here’s what people are saying about Derick’s story.

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I did not want your book to end. I am a trail book junkie, and it’s a joy coming across one that is a can’t-put-down. Good job, guy!

SANDI PIERSON
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Gosh, I really enjoyed this book. I finished it in 1 day because it was so interesting, I just couldn’t stop reading. The honesty, the fear, the humor, the delightful way you perceive nature, your happiness and friendliness, all of this makes your book a great read. Now everybody wants to hike with Derick!

CINDY LEJEUNE
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I did not want your book to end. I am a trail book junkie, and it’s a joy coming across one that is a can’t-put-down. Good job, guy!

SANDI PIERSON