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A Walk for Sunshine: A 2,160-Mile Expedition for Charity on the Appalachian Trail
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LENGTH10 hrs and 1 min
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RELEASE DATE06-05-12
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
Jeff Alt takes you along every step of his 2,160-mile Appalachian Trail adventure. This entertaining journey includes bears, bugs, blisters, captivating characters, skunk bedmates, and hilarious food cravings. Alt walked more than five million steps in tribute to his brother, who has cerebral palsy and lives in a home called Sunshine. This trail adventure has inspired an annual event that has raised more than $200,000 for Sunshine. It includes hiking tips for the whole family. Walk alongside Alt and experience the joy of turning dreams into goals and then achieving them. His lessons from the trail celebrate family, stewardship of the earth, good health, and the American spirit.
©2012 Jeff Alt (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.
What the Critics Say
“Engaging.” (Newsday)
"Lively…Humorous...Upbeat...It will make you feel good. Alt’s zest for life shines through on every page. Alt’s words amply convey the camaraderie among fellow hikers, the beauty of the eastern mountains, and the physical hardships that must be endured on a walk of over 5 million steps…” (Outdoor Times )
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What Members Say
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"Thanks For The Great Trip Jeff"
I love stories about epic journeys on foot, and the A.T is one of the most epic.
Really enjoyed Jeff's good natured, upbeat, steady-paced telling of his journey, could totally visualise being on the trail and it was engaging from beginning to end. Loved hearing about the landscape and terrain, the psychological ups and downs, the hiking strategies, the fellow through hikers, the shelters and the towns along the way, all very entertaining. For a non-professional writer, Jeff writes very well.
I'd already read Bill Bryson's Walk In The Woods, and if you want lots of reseach, history and hilariousness I highly recommend that - but it was great to hear this story knowing that Jeff had made it all the way to the end. In fact there was barely a moment when he doubted he would, which I imagine is pretty rare on the A.T.
As for tears and laughter - quite a few gentle laughs and just a few tears at the incredible acheivement of completion. If you like hearing about heroically long hikes over mountains and through forests, you should DEFINITELY get this.3 of 3 people found this review helpful -
"Inspirational Story"
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?Yes, good if you want to hike the AT
What did you like best about this story?Author's positive attitude
What didn’t you like about Kirby Heyborne’s performance?He sounds like a robot and has an annoying accent. Very dry and robotic.
Was A Walk for Sunshine worth the listening time?Yes, up until the end.
Any additional comments?The author should have ended the book a couple paragraphs after reaching Maine. He goes on and on with repetitive inspirational drivel. This ruins the effect of a good ending.
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"lets walk togather"
If you could sum up A Walk for Sunshine in three words, what would they be?this is a great book about the Appalachian tail and should be thought of as a good reading id for anyone who is thinking of taken it on
What did you like best about this story?even if you have slon this book you should send some mone y to the sunshine hosue
0 of 1 people found this review helpful