<p><B>In March 2000 thirty-four-year-old bachelor Bill Maroni left his job and New Jersey behind to pursue a dream-an attempted thru-hike of the 2167-mile Appalachian Trail. Along the way he became Straightjacket a pilgrim writer and ranting clown shaman. On the trail Straightjacket discovers a new world of adventure beauty camaraderie and yes-romance. Whether it´s running a gauntlet of feral goats dressed in Dollar General support panties or meeting the love of your life When Straightjacket Met Golden Sun reveals the sweat-caked wonder of the thru-hiking experience in all its grit-and glory.</B></p>