MICHAEL DANTE DiMARTINO
BOTH LOST AND FOUND
A prequel companion novelette to "Both Here And Gone"
What does it take to walk away from everything you know in search of what you truly need?
Bearing the weight of a life that no longer feels like his own, Mark Finn steps onto the Appalachian Trail with little more than a backpack and a heart heavy with regret.
Told through a series of journal entries, written in moments of solitude, Both Lost And Found follows Mark’s quest for meaning. Through verdant forests and over mist-shrouded peaks, Mark confronts the raw forces of nature and the ghosts of his past. His failed marriage and strained relationship with his son haunt every step, but the trail offers unexpected companions, including a dog-eared copy of Walden.
Guided by the enduring wisdom of Henry David Thoreau, Mark discovers the strength it takes to follow one’s own path and start anew. Embark on a journey of self-discovery and redemption that celebrates the unbreakable spirit within us all and the transformative power of human connection.