A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail

by Bryson, Bill
ISBN: 9781101905494
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  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Bryson, Bill
  • ISBN: 9781101905494
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 7.90 x 0.90
  • Number Of Pages: 304
  • Publication Year: 2015

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  • Saunters into your heart and fills you with desire for adventure.

    Jenn K. - 4 years 5 months ago

    A Walk in the Woods is an inspiring tale of two life-long acquaintances turned friends, embarking on an epic journey to hike the legendary Appalachian Trail. Bill Bryson and his companion Katz set off to thru-hike the 2200 mile trail that sprawls from Georgia to Maine. Bryson does an amazing job describing the history of the trail itself, as well as his and Katz's own experiences. From bears to other hikers, poor campgrounds and beautiful sceneries, A Walk in the Woods is a book that will inspire you to grab a backpack, pack some sandwiches and hit the trails.

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  • Good choice

    Guest G. - 4 years 11 months ago

    Some of this book is dry but most of it is entertaining and fun! The movie is almost as good. Witty and easy read! #springpicks

  • A very long walk

    Joseph L. - 5 years 9 months ago

    My wife and I read this one at bedtime last winter. While she thoroughly enjoyed it, I seemed to float between great enjoyment and significant boredom. I think that Bryson is a bit too much of a travel writer for me. I loved the humor and adventure, though. A well-written account. #SummerReading

  • Witty Tale of Two Friends on the Appalachian Trail

    HPB S. - 5 years 11 months ago

    An witty anecdote about the author, who decides he needs to walk the Appalachian Trail, a 2,100 mile trail that runs north and south through most of the eastern US, from Georgia to Maine. For most people, it takes months to make the trek, and many never make it past the first week. Along the way, people encounter blazing heat, frozen grounds, rushing rivers and lakes, and lots and lots of time in the woods. Bill plans the trip for months; he buys expensive camping and hiking gear, says goodbye to his wife, and is prepared to make the journey on his own. Then, his old friend Stephen Katz decides to join a few days away from the big trek. Katz is hilariously incompetent and unprepared for the journey. When asked to go grocery shopping, he stocks up on candy bars, assuming there’s restaurants along the way. The reader goes along with them and sees what shenanigans they get themselves into. They meet fascinating characters along the way, and there’s twists and turns throughout the book. Bill Bryson’s witty comedic moments highlight his reaction to the journey, but I have to give it four stars because on occasion his writing is a little too unforgiving for my taste (he bashes the National Park Service’s failures) and I found Katz’s character, while initially amusing, to get old after a while. However, overall it’s a wonderful, comedic adventure that I would recommend to anyone who enjoys books about journeys.

  • You'll finish with dirt under your fingernails and a belly-full of laughs.

    Katherine K. - 6 years 6 months ago

    I loved how this book gave a rich history of the trail itself along with the author's experiences that happened along the way. It's filled with hilarity and awe as Bryson describes the trail in such detail, it's as if I can hear the rain falling on the leaves and smell the dirt under his hiking boots.

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