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In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration by Shane O'Mara

lost_hitsu's review against another edition

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3.0

I've rarely seen a popular science book that so spectacularly fails to take into account that the author's experience is not universal. I'm not talking about the lack of acknowledgement that regular walking is simply not possible for a lot of people (it is, after all, a book about walking), but pronouncements on the universal joy of walking the streets at night feels as if the author never met a woman in his life. The science is interesting and as a regular walker myself, it did cheer me up, but it reads like a checklist of pros of walking, without considering any wider implications.

mauragf's review against another edition

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inspiring reflective relaxing slow-paced

3.0

Very scientific. broad-ranging and informative. This book encompasses the human life cycle and many cultural considerations  in additions to planning considerations to support walking. However, I didn't find it to be as accessible as the writing of other healthcare experts, such as Dr Rangan Chatergee. 

itsautumntime's review against another edition

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10/30/2020 DNF at 35%. Simultaneously really interesting and really boring.

zooegirlll's review against another edition

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4.0

i LOVE a science heavy book so im in the minority here but i thoroughly enjoyed this

scott_froggers's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing fast-paced

4.5

shoshannahhh's review against another edition

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3.0

Great concept but a bit boring

seaswift14's review against another edition

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informative inspiring medium-paced

3.5

sarah_e_t's review against another edition

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informative inspiring fast-paced

4.0

I really enjoyed this book. It’s about a topic I am fascinated by with interesting facts.

celiarheault's review against another edition

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3.0

It was a little too scientific for me, but was fun to be running along to this one - literally going through the motions!

sparky_25's review against another edition

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informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0