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AWOL on the Appalachian Trail

Yazan: David Miller
Seslendiren: Christopher Lane
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In 2003, software engineer David Miller left his job, family, and friends to fulfill a dream and hike the Appalachian Trail. AWOL on the Appalachian Trail is Miller’s account of this thru-hike along the entire 2,172 miles from Georgia to Maine. On page after page, readers are treated to rich descriptions of the valleys and mountains, the isolation and reverie, the inspiration that fueled his quest, and the life-changing moments that can only be experienced when dreams are pursued. While this book abounds with introspection and perseverance, it also provides useful passages about safety and proper gear, showing a professional hiker’s preparations and tenacity. This is not merely a travel guide, but a beautifully written and highly personal view into one man’s adventure and what it means to make a lifelong vision come true.

© 2010 by David Miller. ℗ 2012 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

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“AWOL on the Appalachian Trail offers readers an intimate grasp and vivid portrayal of the pure beauty and inspiring landscape of the Appalachian Mountains and valleys…Whether an armchair traveler or an active outdoors enthusiast, AWOL on the Appalachian Trail is very highly recommended reading as a first-hand narrative of an incredible journey spanning the entire length of the Appalachian country.” —Midwest Book Review

“Readers who are considering the Trail or who simply enjoy being in the outdoors will find this book most appealing, but Miller’s talent should bring him an even larger audience.” —Jeff Minick, Smoky Mountain News

“Miller is a wonderful writer who expresses the emotions as well as the facts of the world’s most famous hiking trail…I enjoyed [AWOL on the Appalachian Trail] more than any AT book I’ve read.” —Robert Hughes, Florida Today Newspaper
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Lovely tale of his experiences on the trail, not over romantic or unappreciative of the experience. Really enjoyed the whole thing.

Excellent

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I always like to be fair when I review a book and in this case I hope to do the same though some people reading this might think me entirely unfair since it’s one of those books you’ll either find interesting or you’ll dislike for its lack of detail. That it does lack detail is apparent from the first. This book differs from the possibly more famous ‘a walk in the woods’ by bill Bryson in two respects. For one thing this is a solo walk by and large with no enlivening facts to be tossed in now and then, small observations about conservation and some history and it doesn’t whine all the time about everything and nothing. Also unlike the Bryson book it actually does complete the whole trail rather than growing bored with it halfway through or less. The book is a whistle stop tour guide which some might find lacking in something fundamental. I liked it though because it does not contain any of those boring and annoying details that characterize so many travelogue books when the family come to visit. it rather glosses over that side of things and sticks with the story maintaining focus all the way through. there are very few ego commetns such as praise from readers of Miller’s journal and very few references to modern things which makes the book refreshing for me. The reason I gave it four stars only is because there is so little detail about events taht took place in the past on the trail. The narator too kind of spoils it a bit sounding either tired or bored I can’t make up my mind which. Some might call it soporific but for me, I found it tiresome. There’s inflection there but somehow, I felt the narator couldn’t really generate any interest in this book. I hope this has been a helpful review.

Well, it was short I guess.

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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.

Well done

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

Excellent book about the AT

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Fantastic book! Listened to this constantly and never got bored. Great narration which also made this a pleasure to listen to

Great book

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