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So Long as It's Wild: standing strong after my famous walk across America by Barbara Jenkins

rebelkiss's review

4.0

So I had never heard about this walk across America. But when I saw this book on netgalley, I asked to read it.
I love books about hiking trails and finding yourself. And this one was no different.

The synopsis is fairly easy to understand. Girl meets boy who’s walking the US. Girl and boy fall in love. And they go from there.

I have to remember the time this took place. And what limits were still put on women. But I will tell you this, I won’t ever read a book her husband wrote. He doesn’t deserve that. I’m happy with how her life turned out.

rachael_reading's review

4.0

I'm a big fan of Jedidiah Jenkins so, of course, I had to read his mom's book about her walk across America! It was a great read. Very descriptive, happy yet sad, and an inspirational journey of a woman adventurer.

bonniereads777's review

4.0

This is Barbara Jenkins' account of a journey across America that she took with her husband Peter in the 1970s. Peter got most of the glory at the time, but her version paints a truer tale. The subsequent story of their unraveling marriage and divorce is told in a very honest way.

Barbara's courage in dealing with Peter's many failings is commendable and the true story is sometimes heartbreaking to read.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. My review is voluntary and the opinions expressed are my own.