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AWOL on the Appalachian Trail by David Miller
3.0
An enjoyable read if you like reading about outdoor adventures. Miller is kind of the opposite of Cheryl Strayed (author of Wild), but the adventure is of the same nature. Miller quits his job and leaves his young family to thru hike the Appalachian Trail. The story details the highs and lows of the trip and the many characters he encounters along the way. He has a good way with words, and you really get a strong sense of what the trail was like. Despite the fact that he carefully chose and testing all his gear and was well prepared, he had lots of foot problems (blisters, infections, twisted ankles).
Of course, because he was careful and prepared, there really was less of a story to tell. There were many interesting small details, and the book kinda made me want to try backpacking, but there weren't truly huge obstacles that he overcame. All in all, interesting and enjoyable reading - - I kept picking it up - - but it became somewhat repetitive by the end.
Of course, because he was careful and prepared, there really was less of a story to tell. There were many interesting small details, and the book kinda made me want to try backpacking, but there weren't truly huge obstacles that he overcame. All in all, interesting and enjoyable reading - - I kept picking it up - - but it became somewhat repetitive by the end.