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Review Date: 8/15/2012
While the book itself is interesting, the maps are what make this invaluable if you plan on hiking sections of the AT.
Review Date: 11/25/2016
The book was written a little more than 10 years ago so I could check on the progress made in the attempt to reduce poverty. It turns out that much has been done and to goals laid out have pretty much been met at the halfway point. The ideas are not earth shattering and the book gets preachy at times but I found the reviews of specific country issues fascinating.
Review Date: 8/23/2012
Helpful Score: 2
Being a hiker, and always wondering if I could handle a thru hike of the AT, this book was a welcome read. I have read other chronicles of hiker adventures on the AT but could never really relate to them. I have a feeling this story would be much closer to what I would encounter.
Bryson is one of those people that you aren't sure you want to meet, or hang aroung with, but you can relate to his point of view. The book had plenty of details about areas of the trail and the experience but always told with a bit of humor. There was also a good deal of historical information about the trail and the areas it crosses.
I really enjoyed this book.
Bryson is one of those people that you aren't sure you want to meet, or hang aroung with, but you can relate to his point of view. The book had plenty of details about areas of the trail and the experience but always told with a bit of humor. There was also a good deal of historical information about the trail and the areas it crosses.
I really enjoyed this book.
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