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Book Reviews of A Walk in the Woods : Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail (Audio Cassette) (Abridged)

A Walk in the Woods : Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail (Audio Cassette) (Abridged)
A Walk in the Woods Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail - Audio Cassette - Abridged
Author: Bill Bryson
ISBN-13: 9780553525069
ISBN-10: 0553525069
Publication Date: 5/4/1998
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 19 ratings
Publisher: Random House Audio
Book Type: Audio Cassette
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reviewed A Walk in the Woods : Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail (Audio Cassette) (Abridged) on + 16 more book reviews
Bill Bryson is such a clever and wry writer - lots of laugh out loud moments!
reviewed A Walk in the Woods : Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail (Audio Cassette) (Abridged) on + 44 more book reviews
This is full of humor. It makes me want to take a hike!
reviewed A Walk in the Woods : Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail (Audio Cassette) (Abridged) on + 8 more book reviews
I listened this on a long solo road trip and was laughing hysterically throughout the trip. I then insisted that my family listen to it on another road trip -- they loved it. However, it is PG-13 due to his buddy's profanity during his hike -- which are some of the funnier moments of this book, so I don't recommend it for families with small children. Not only does Bill Bryson share his own personal experiences, but he includes quite a bit of information about the Appalachian Trail which is really interesting. I highly recommend this and all of Bill Bryson's travel books -- I'm a huge fan.
qualitybookswap avatar reviewed A Walk in the Woods : Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail (Audio Cassette) (Abridged) on + 8 more book reviews
This (audiobook) is just wonderful. If you are a nature lover and have any interest in hiking and the great outdoors you will probably like this one. Enfolds a dream of hiking the AT with humor, interesting facts and even history. Well written and fun to listen to. There was a lot more to this one than I expected because there is so much more to this than just his own story. There is a lot of interesting information about the AT, it's flora and fauna and the impact that humans have had on it. You get a little history and hear about some crime. Adventurous and easy to love, easy to laugh with. Also plenty off offbeat characters to laugh at. I usually prefer books by women but this one was a wonderful surprise.

This book makes me want to put on some good walking shoes and hit the trails for an adventure (with a big knife, just in case :)