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  • By: David Miller
  • Narrated by: Christopher Lane
  • Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (137 ratings)
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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.

©2011 David Miller (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

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"David Miller’s AWOL makes you feel the pain and joy of an Appalachian Trail thru-hike.... In vivid colors, David paints a picture of his memorable journey." (Larry Luxenberg Director of the Appalachian Trail Museum)

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excellent story, easy to listen to.

excellent story, easy to listen to. hard to put down! The narrator is superb and a thrill to listen to throughout.

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Well done

I loved davids account of his travels on the trail, amongst the best diary stories I've read in a very long while, a hearty well done.

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Excellent

Lovely tale of his experiences on the trail, not over romantic or unappreciative of the experience. Really enjoyed the whole thing.

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Stick with it

Remember thinking this guy sounded like a bit of a twat to begin with, but stuck with it and soon began to love hearing about AWOL's adventures. Don't be put off by the privileged comments or hiking snobbery, it soon dissapears as AWOL becomes hiker trash like the rest of us

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Great Listen

Inspiring listen of what must be a fantastic adventure, would love to do it myself some day

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AWOL on the Appalachian trail.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I read it a few years back & decided to listen to it this time.
It sounded as good as it read.

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Excellent book about the AT

The author is very honest about his struggles, and the joy of walking this incredible long distance trail. Very inspiring, and very well read.

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Enjoyable

Well written, well narrated, interesting facts for planning, humorous and entertaining. Worth the expense if you are interested in thru hiking.

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A bit boring

Thought there would be more detail about the trail itself, and what he sees and who he meets along the way rather than just mentioning all the ridiculously named folk he meets on the way ( such as Biscuit) without really telling us anything of their story. Also he talks in detail about the blisters on his feet and the 6 pairs of shoes he needs. I'm sure they would have been an issue but not very interesting to listen to in detail. What I really want really wanted to know was how a family man can just 'walk off' for several months leaving partner and young children behind. ( why is it mainly men who do these things?), He barely mentions them, seems he walks to get away from hs boring job. How many folk would like to walk a trail instead of working? I've 'plodded' through this tale, this much like his walk. Sorry, whilst it's an achievement I think there would be more interesting books about this trail out there ( Bill Bryson perhaps).

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very flat narrator. dont bother

Not a book I'll listen to ever again. Flat narration. He might have been describing a trip to the supermarket. bill Bryson's walk in the woods is a much better read and listen.

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