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AWOL on the Appalachian Trail
- Narrated by: Christopher Lane
- Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins
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AWOL on the Appalachian Trail
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Publisher's Summary
In 2003, software engineer David Miller left his job, family, and friends to hike 2,172 miles of the Appalachian Trail. AWOL on the Appalachian Trail is Miller’s account of this thru-hike from Georgia to Maine. Listeners are treated to rich descriptions of the Appalachian Mountains, the isolation and reverie, the inspiration that fueled his quest, and the rewards of taking a less conventional path through life. While this book abounds with introspection and perseverance, it also provides useful passages about hiking gear and planning. This is not merely a travel guide; it is a beautifully written and highly personal view into one man’s journey and the insights gained by abandoning what is comfortable and routine.
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- Justin
- 22-01-2018
Engaging account of completing an epic hike.
An awesome way to learn more about this epic hike from somone who overcome every challenge and complete this hike. There are some great lessons in this book, has inspired me to go out and hike some more.
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- BSG_Fan
- 03-03-2022
Happy Trail
I really enjoyed this yarn. A very interesting and enjoyable story of a trek along the AT. The author gives a frank recount of the people he meets, and his trials and tribulations along the way; but also lots of good memories and experiences, without endlessly lamenting the bad parts, as other authors seem to.
I’d happily listen to this one again, and probably will :-D
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- ecologist
- 07-03-2019
A good hiking book.
This is a book about hiking. I really enjoyed it. But I’m a hiker. I’d imagine it might not be as great for non hikers. But I really like the story and the way it was told. Unlike many other hiking books it managed to avoid the drudgery of hiking: sleep eat hike repeat.
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- marie-helene
- 23-05-2019
felt like i was walking the trail too
simple story, no major revelation about an internal reflection journey yet left me thinking i was on the trail and had a calmness effec
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- Cbelle
- 19-10-2015
How to experience the AT close to home
What made the experience of listening to AWOL on the Appalachian Trail the most enjoyable?
It's funny, well-written, engaging and really informative. I'd love to walk the AT but listening to David Miller's experience has made me realise that I've been romanticising the notion a bit.
What did you like best about this story?
The detail and information in this audio book is fantastic, any expectations of walking the AT after listening to it are realistic.
What about Christopher Lane’s performance did you like?
It's easy listening...come to think of it, I wasn't so much aware of the narration but the book, so on that basis I'd have to rate Christopher's performance pretty high.
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- Beverley
- 20-04-2023
Very interesting. Wished I was there.
I did like the book, put me to sleep every night. Really opened my eyes about thru hikers.had never realised before that the AT was so full of hikers who were literally compelled to get to the end.
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