A review by philthibodeau
A Walk Across America by Peter Jenkins

5.0

I didn’t have high expectations for this book and the first chapters seemed to confirm my suspicions. The writing is simple and feels like written by a “dad”. However, the values connecting each of his experiences soon became a mission that I appreciated - meet real people and approach them with an open mind. Most people are kind and generous. With smartphones replacing human interactions, news that reinforces biases and growing isolation, this book feels more relevant now than it possibly could have been in the 1970s. By the end of the book I had respect for the risks he takes to live his values and the stereotypes he counters with his anecdotal experiences. This book isn’t a masterpiece but I found the adventure relatable and hopeful.