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robotswithpersonality's review
Well that was an interesting experiment. There are poetic passages featuring the author's direct reflections on walking with which I could identify strongly. There were inclusions of certain philosophers and figures from history and their connection to walking that I found more or less informative. And then there were more spiritual leanings that had me gazing askance at the text, questioning the validity of their inclusion, as well as those prescriptive and proscriptive passages that felt like lectures on the proper way to walk, how to get the most benefit (verging into self help book territory) which had me rolling my eyes. What I found relatable or enlightening was too far outweighed by what I found redundant, heavy-handed or irrelevant. Can't recommend.
alesforz's review against another edition
As the book progressed, it became increasingly more boring and the author's theories less interesting.
There are a lot gems in the book, but not enough to push me to the finish line.
There are a lot gems in the book, but not enough to push me to the finish line.
perco_tempo's review against another edition
2.0
A philosophy of walking is a philosophy of living. One keeps walking for the same reason one lives, because they have to. We keep walking or our bodies make us insane. Our mind fleets and hurts. Thus walking is part of us.
suedd's review
5.0
Love the combination of these two subjects! Gros explores all types of walking and exposes us to many famous/accomplished people throughout history who walked for various reasons and in various manners. Definitely worth picking up and rereading chapters as the mood strikes.