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AWOL on the Appalachian Trail
- By: David Miller
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- Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins
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In 2003, software engineer David Miller left his job, family, and friends to hike 2,172 miles of the Appalachian Trail. AWOL on the Appalachian Trail is Miller’s account of this thru-hike from Georgia to Maine. Listeners are treated to rich descriptions of the Appalachian Mountains, the isolation and reverie, the inspiration that fueled his quest, and the rewards of taking a less conventional path through life. While this book abounds with introspection and perseverance, it also provides useful passages about hiking gear and planning.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Enjoyable but severely lacking.
- By Amazon Customer on 07-01-13
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In a Sunburned Country
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: Bill Bryson
- Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins
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5 out of 5 stars
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Laugh out loud funny
- By Larry on 06-09-03
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How to Hike the Appalachian Trail
- A Comprehensive Guide to Plan and Prepare for a Successful Thru-Hike
- By: Chris Cage
- Narrated by: John E Broussard
- Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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If you are planning on (or just thinking about) hiking the Appalachian Trail, this book is for you. Planning an Appalachian Trail thru-hike is overwhelming. I know. I spent months researching every question I could think of before starting the six-month journey. Even after all of that research, there were countless mistakes I made. This book is everything I wish I would have known before starting. Inside is a step-by-step guide to efficiently plan for a successful thru-hike. Complete with personal tips and experiences.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Good book. good narrator.
- By Mario V. on 02-16-18
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Wild
- From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
- By: Cheryl Strayed
- Narrated by: Bernadette Dunne
- Length: 13 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 20,218
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At 22, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother's death, her family scattered and her own marriage was soon destroyed. Four years later, with nothing more to lose, she made the most impulsive decision of her life: to hike the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave Desert through California and Oregon to Washington State - and to do it alone. She had no experience as a long-distance hiker, and the trail was little more than “an idea, vague and outlandish and full of promise.” But it was a promise of piecing back together a life that had come undone.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Glad I Took the Trip
- By FanB14 on 04-08-13
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A Short History of Nearly Everything
- By: Bill Bryson
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- Length: 18 hrs and 13 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 20,547
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Bill Bryson has been an enormously popular author both for his travel books and for his books on the English language. Now, this beloved comic genius turns his attention to science. Although he doesn't know anything about the subject (at first), he is eager to learn, and takes information that he gets from the world's leading experts and explains it to us in a way that makes it exciting and relevant.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Six stars
- By mark harris on 12-24-16
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Bill Bryson Collector's Edition
- Notes from a Small Island, Neither Here Nor There, and I'm a Stranger Here Myself
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: Bill Bryson
- Length: 17 hrs and 11 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,874
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,443
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In the first of three essays included in this audiobook, Bill Bryson decides to move his wife and kids back to his homeland, the United States, after nearly two decades in Britain. But not before taking one last trip around Britain, a sort of valedictory tour of the green and kindly island that had so long been his home. The result is a hilarious social commentary.
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5 out of 5 stars
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So good I hated for it to end
- By J. Dominy on 08-08-12
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AWOL on the Appalachian Trail
- By: David Miller
- Narrated by: Christopher Lane
- Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,529
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,078
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,063
In 2003, software engineer David Miller left his job, family, and friends to hike 2,172 miles of the Appalachian Trail. AWOL on the Appalachian Trail is Miller’s account of this thru-hike from Georgia to Maine. Listeners are treated to rich descriptions of the Appalachian Mountains, the isolation and reverie, the inspiration that fueled his quest, and the rewards of taking a less conventional path through life. While this book abounds with introspection and perseverance, it also provides useful passages about hiking gear and planning.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Enjoyable but severely lacking.
- By Amazon Customer on 07-01-13
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In a Sunburned Country
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: Bill Bryson
- Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,773
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Every time Bill Bryson walks out the door, memorable travel literature threatens to break out. His previous excursion on the Appalachian Trail resulted in the best seller A Walk in the Woods. Now, we follow him "Down Under" to Australia with this delectably funny, fact-filled, and adventurous performance that combines humor, wonder, and unflagging curiosity. More from Bill Bryson.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Laugh out loud funny
- By Larry on 06-09-03
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How to Hike the Appalachian Trail
- A Comprehensive Guide to Plan and Prepare for a Successful Thru-Hike
- By: Chris Cage
- Narrated by: John E Broussard
- Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 143
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 126
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 128
If you are planning on (or just thinking about) hiking the Appalachian Trail, this book is for you. Planning an Appalachian Trail thru-hike is overwhelming. I know. I spent months researching every question I could think of before starting the six-month journey. Even after all of that research, there were countless mistakes I made. This book is everything I wish I would have known before starting. Inside is a step-by-step guide to efficiently plan for a successful thru-hike. Complete with personal tips and experiences.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Good book. good narrator.
- By Mario V. on 02-16-18
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Wild
- From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
- By: Cheryl Strayed
- Narrated by: Bernadette Dunne
- Length: 13 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 20,218
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 17,763
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 17,818
At 22, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother's death, her family scattered and her own marriage was soon destroyed. Four years later, with nothing more to lose, she made the most impulsive decision of her life: to hike the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave Desert through California and Oregon to Washington State - and to do it alone. She had no experience as a long-distance hiker, and the trail was little more than “an idea, vague and outlandish and full of promise.” But it was a promise of piecing back together a life that had come undone.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Glad I Took the Trip
- By FanB14 on 04-08-13
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A Short History of Nearly Everything
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: Richard Matthews
- Length: 18 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 20,547
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 15,064
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 15,010
Bill Bryson has been an enormously popular author both for his travel books and for his books on the English language. Now, this beloved comic genius turns his attention to science. Although he doesn't know anything about the subject (at first), he is eager to learn, and takes information that he gets from the world's leading experts and explains it to us in a way that makes it exciting and relevant.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Six stars
- By mark harris on 12-24-16
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Bill Bryson Collector's Edition
- Notes from a Small Island, Neither Here Nor There, and I'm a Stranger Here Myself
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: Bill Bryson
- Length: 17 hrs and 11 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,874
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,443
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,428
In the first of three essays included in this audiobook, Bill Bryson decides to move his wife and kids back to his homeland, the United States, after nearly two decades in Britain. But not before taking one last trip around Britain, a sort of valedictory tour of the green and kindly island that had so long been his home. The result is a hilarious social commentary.
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5 out of 5 stars
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So good I hated for it to end
- By J. Dominy on 08-08-12
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Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart
- An Adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail
- By: Carrot Quinn
- Narrated by: Erin Spencer
- Length: 14 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,114
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,046
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,039
Carrot Quinn fears that she's become addicted to the Internet. The city makes her numb, and she's having trouble connecting with others. In a desperate move, she breaks away from everything to walk 2,660 miles from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail. It will be her first long-distance hike.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fresh and surprising thru-hikealog
- By Beth E. on 06-05-16
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Hiking Through
- One Man's Journey to Peace and Freedom on the Appalachian Trail
- By: Paul Stutzman
- Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
- Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 668
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 599
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 596
After Paul Stutzman lost his wife to breast cancer, he sensed a tug on his heart - the call to a challenge, the call to pursue a dream. With a mixture of dread and determination, Paul left his job, traveled to Georgia, and took his first steps on the Appalachian Trail. What he learned during the next four and a half months changed his life and can change yours as well. In Hiking Through, you'll join Paul on his remarkable 2,176-mile trip through 14 states in search of peace and a renewed sense of purpose.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Interesting
- By Max on 03-08-16
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At Home
- A Short History of Private Life
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: Bill Bryson
- Length: 16 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,129
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,619
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,607
Bill Bryson and his family live in a Victorian parsonage in a part of England where nothing of any great significance has happened since the Romans decamped. Yet one day, he began to consider how very little he knew about the ordinary things of life as he found it in that comfortable home. To remedy this, he formed the idea of journeying about his house from room to room to “write a history of the world without leaving home.”
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4 out of 5 stars
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Another wonderful Bryson
- By Tina on 10-23-10
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How the Wild Effect Turned Me into a Hiker at 69: An Appalachian Trail Adventure
- By: Jane E. Congdon
- Narrated by: Andrea Gappmayer
- Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 192
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 178
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Story4 out of 5 stars 178
This is a terrific audiobook. It's interesting, well-written, and timely. It's the story of a textbook editor who retires, reads the popular book The Wild Effect and decides to hike the Appalachian Trail - and have an unexpected adventure! The tone is wry humor, tongue in cheek - the author has a great sense of humor, is perky, and as she learns in this adventure, is often in over her head! She is a very likeable character.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Appalachian Trail ...personal memoirs
- By Sandy Grandma on 07-23-18
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The Lost Continent
- Travels In Small Town America
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: William Roberts
- Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 607
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 504
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Story4 out of 5 stars 503
Hardly anyone ever leaves Des Moines, Iowa. But Bill Bryson did, and after 10 years in England he decided to go home, to a foreign country. In an ageing Chevrolet Chevette, he drove nearly 14,000 miles through 38 states to compile this hilarious and perceptive state-of-the-nation report on small-town America.
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3 out of 5 stars
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There are better Bill Bryson audiobooks
- By Rachel on 08-10-14
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Neither Here Nor There
- Travels in Europe
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: Bill Bryson
- Length: 5 hrs and 38 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 682
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 322
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 317
You'll stop at Europe's most diverting and historic locales and view the Old World through Bryson's tourist eye view in this affectionate, blisteringly insightful, and riotously funny pilgrimage from the frozen wastes of Scandinavia to the chaotic tumult of Istanbul.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I wish he were my neighbour.
- By Heather on 08-29-12
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I'm a Stranger Here Myself
- Notes on Returning to America After 20 Years Away
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: William Roberts
- Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 182
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 165
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Story4 out of 5 stars 165
After living in Britain for two decades, Bill Bryson recently moved back to the United States with his English wife and four children (he had read somewhere that nearly 3 million Americans believed they had been abducted by aliens - as he later put it, "It was clear my people needed me." They were greeted by a new and improved America that boasts microwave pancakes, twenty-four-hour dental-floss hotlines, and the staunch conviction that ice is not a luxury item.
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4 out of 5 stars
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How strange! Not as recently written as described.
- By Lynn on 10-12-12
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Just Passin' Thru
- A Vintage Store, the Appalachian Trail, and a Cast of Unforgettable Characters
- By: Winton Porter
- Narrated by: Jones Allen
- Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 782
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 729
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 729
Like a well-crafted stage play, Just Passin' Thru delivers one suspenseful scene after another. But in this historic setting a store on the Appalachian Trail called Mountain Crossings the characters who show up are no fictional creations. Like any good drama, there are the good guys (and gals) and the weirdos, too. Some show up once (and that’s enough), and some appear again and again. But all are united by two things: the author’s story-capturing talent, and whatever it is that lures them to attempt (or conquer) a 2,200-mile path that climbs and plummets from Georgia to Maine.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Well Worth it!
- By Pamela M. on 11-13-14
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Made in America
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: William Roberts
- Length: 18 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,105
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 924
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 925
In Made in America, Bryson de-mythologizes his native land, explaining how a dusty hamlet with neither woods nor holly became Hollywood, how the Wild West wasn't won, why Americans say 'lootenant' and 'Toosday', how Americans were eating junk food long before the word itself was cooked up, as well as exposing the true origins of the G-string, the original $64,000 question, and Dr Kellogg of cornflakes fame.
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3 out of 5 stars
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just not the same when Billy doesn't narrate
- By Andy on 08-07-14
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The Trail Provides
- A Boy's Memoir of Thru-Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
- By: David Smart
- Narrated by: David Smart
- Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 64
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 60
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 60
Disillusioned by the corporate lifestyle, David finds himself unemployed and desperate for change. Bradley, his older, more adventurous, and slightly-wreckless college fraternity brother presents an enticing offer. Just a few weeks later, the two inexperienced hopefuls abandon society and plunge into a soul-searching sojourn to thru-hike the Pacific Crest trail, a 2,650-mile Mexico-to-Canada footpath - barefoot. At the trail’s mercy from day one, the two hikers face the endless pains of walking, rising tensions, and falling behind to the coming winter.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Hiking with Napoleon Dynamite
- By J. M. DAngelo on 11-08-19
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Where's the Next Shelter?
- By: Gary Sizer
- Narrated by: Gary Sizer
- Length: 11 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 982
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 905
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 901
Where's the Next Shelter? is the true story of three travelers on the Appalachian Trail, a 2,000-mile hike that stretches from Georgia to Maine, told from the perspective of Gary Sizer, a seasoned backpacker and former marine who quickly finds himself humbled by the endeavor. If you long for the horizon or to sleep under the stars, then come along for the hike of a lifetime. All you have to do is take the first step.
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4 out of 5 stars
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If You Liked AWOL, You'll Like This
- By Rebecca on 06-02-16
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The Mother Tongue
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: Stephen McLaughlin
- Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 957
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 857
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Story4 out of 5 stars 858
With dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson - the acclaimed author of The Lost Continent - brilliantly explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience, and sheer fun of the English language. From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your dog can't) to the fine lost art of swearing, Bryson tells the fascinating, often uproarious story of an inadequate, second-rate tongue of peasants that developed into one of the world's largest growth industries.
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3 out of 5 stars
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More satire than history
- By Barbara on 12-18-15
Publisher's Summary
The Appalachian Trail covers 14 states, and over 2,000 miles. It stretches along the East Coast of the United States, from Maine in the north to Georgia in the south. It is famous for being the longest continuous footpath in the world. (Compare this with the Pennine Way, which is a mere 250 miles long.) It snakes through some of the wildest and most spectacular landscapes in America, as well as through some of its most poverty-stricken and primitive backwoods areas - 'redneck' country - Moonshine, Lil’ Abner, 'There’s bears in them thar hills.' Remember the film Deliverance?
God only knows what possessed Bill Bryson, a reluctant adventurer if ever there was one, to undertake this gruelling hike. Perhaps it was just a long-held ambition to lose weight: he has lost two stone so far. As he recently wrote from the trail to his publisher: ‘Speaking of vigorous exercise, boy have I just had some. Maine was a bitch. I want you to come back and walk it with me so that when you die if you go to hell you will be able to say: “Call this hell? Try walking across Maine in August.'"
Reared in the tradition of Mark Twain, James Thurber, and S.J. Perelman, Bryson used his many years in Britain to soak up a peculiarly English sense of irony and humour and to hone a laugh-out-loud style that is uniquely, hilariously, his own.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Genevieve
- 02-09-11
Thoroughly enjoyable
The first third of this story had me laughing so hard I cried. I enjoyed the last third very much too. It lost my attention somewhat in the middle though when the story, and Bryson literally, got off track. Even so I would thoroughly recommend it. Bryson's voice, reading his own story, is such a pleasure to listen to.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- By What the...?
- 02-01-11
Great Fun
As Bill Bryson is a favourite author I looked forward to hearing him read his own works. What a delight it is to listen to his gentle voice as he and Katz plod through primeval woods in their effort to be less like cupcakes. I listen to audio books whilst walking for exercise and could walk for hours being entertained by Bryson's wonderful sense of humour and irony. Highly recommended.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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- MarqD
- 05-10-17
inspiring
I love Bryson's work and this is no exception. I listened to it while walking and now yearn to go hiking.
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- John Lynn
- 02-26-15
Feels like a friend telling you a story
Really good when the author narrates his own story wit pace and charm makes it an experience to remember great
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- John Bates
- 07-14-10
Author Narration
I disagree with the previous reviewer who didn't approve of Bill Bryson's narration. I find that I prefer it when Bill narrates his books, especially A Walk in the Woods as he is more able than any to get across the real feelings he experienced on his adventure. For a travel book like this one that has to count for something.
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Ian
- 10-07-11
Very funny & more interesting than it should be
It strikes me that a true account of every footstep on the Appalachian trail would be extremely tedious. It's a good job, then, that Bryson's includes his signature dry humour, a great deal of the usual fascinating and bizarre historical anecdotes and comic relief in the shape of Katz, his walking companion.
I chose this over the unabridged version as I much prefer Bryson's own narration to William Roberts excitable and overstated delivery. Besides, it's not much different in length!
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Mark H
- 09-16-13
Entertaining
Bill Bryson, has the great knack of writing in a manner that makes you feel as if he is telling the story just for you. His narrative flows smoothly from page to page and he is as comfortable laughing at his own foibles, as he is at pointing out those of others. If you have read Bryson before then you will enjoy this book. If you have never read Bryson then try this book, because it is good, but not his best, so if you enjoy it then you will enjoy exploring his other works. I also like the way that he narrates his own work. The title of this review sums up my feedback, so if you are looking for an entertaining read that is not too " heavy" then this could be for you.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Mark
- 09-04-13
Stop the DIY? No Way!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Having listed to the sample of both the unabridged version read by an actor and the abridged version read by Bill Bryson, Bryson wins hands down.
Only Bryson can really deliver the pithy, dry humour in his book, rather than the overeager delivery of an actor. As good a job as the actor does, it misses the point and reduces the enjoyment.
A Walk in the Woods is all about the dry humour, it has me laughing out loud, especially Katz the anti-anti-hero in this tale. Bryson's has a wicked eye for the ironic details of life's encounters and tribulations.
I definitely recommend the Bill Bryson narration if you enjoy a dead pan dry delivery, that's kinda the whole point of dry humour, it needs a dry delivery!
Which character – as performed by Bill Bryson – was your favourite?
Katz
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
If you go into the woods today, your in for a big surprise!
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- williams
- 10-19-16
Humour and descriptive landscape.
Thoroughly enjoyed listening to Bill describe the motivation, planning and execution of a monumental trail. Katz sounds like the yin to his yang and some genuine laugh out loud moments. Wished it had been longer only to enjoy further
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Susan
- 08-24-16
Great listening to a good reader
I enjoyed listening to this Audible version far more than I enjoyed reading the book itself. It is still a bit repetitive but whereas reading grew monotonous, listening proved irresistible, especially read by Bill Bryson. This tale of trying to walk the Appalachian Trail amazes and horrifies in equal measure. We root for Bryson and Katz as they struggle through awful conditions and applaud when they succeed. I couldn't believe that they could even think of setting out, so unfit and ill prepared for a difficult task. I marvelled at what they achieved, an excellent narrator taking us along with him right to the end.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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- Peter Dawson
- 12-14-19
My favourite book of all time
Bill Brysons finest hour. A true masterpiece.
Makes you want to put a loaf of bread in a knapsack and head off into the wilderness.
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- Liam Nicholson
- 10-20-18
Classic Bryson
Classic Bryson, I only wish it wasn’t abridged. It’s great to hear him read it himself
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- Anonymous User
- 05-11-18
why only 4 hours? other version was 6h. Very enjoy
why only 4 hours? other version was 6h. Very enjoyable though. different to the movie
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- "newfavourite"
- 05-01-18
always a pleasure to listen to Bill Bryson
Couldn't think of better company than Bryson recounting one of his books. loved it alot
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- Anonymous User
- 11-17-19
Love Bill. Love USA wilderness. Didn’t love this book.
I love Bill Bryson. I love his witty & astute observations of people in particular. Unfortunately there weren’t many people inhabiting this narrative. This narrative was sometimes interesting but more often a test of endurance. Bill found the going tough and so did I! It was laced with facts, which sometimes enhanced the journey.
I love Bill so it pains me to say that I felt his narration may have contributed to the monotony of the storytelling.
For me, this was a disappointment.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- josh
- 07-01-18
Wonderful
We hear so much about the amazing AT , yet I live thousands of miles away on another continent, I wanted to learn why a trail is famous the world over and now I understand. A true account to listen too whilst I drive to the trailhead of the Australian Alps walking trail wishing I was in USA about to hit the AT ?.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Colin
- 05-23-18
An honest revelation of a failure of sorts.
Entertaining, but this gives an appreciation of how hard the AT must be. Normal people would have never written a book about the attempt, how many thousands of hikers must have thought it was "A Walk In The Woods" and given up defeated. A great tale.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-26-17
Awesome book
loved it. Bill excellent story teller. I just can't get tired of listening to this book.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Ryan Dagnall
- 07-19-17
Not a guide but a story hikers will relate to
Bill Bryson has written a story that will remind hikers why they venture out. It won't help you hike but it might give you some inspiration.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Vanessa
- 02-02-17
Great book and great narration
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book. Whilst not action packed it was humorous and peaceful to listen to after a long day. I look forward to listening to more of Bill Bryson.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Dwayne
- 05-03-16
I love Bryson narrated Bryson books.
I love Bill Bryson's books read by the author. Unfortunately only the abridged version was available narrated by the author. It's obviously much shorter than the original title but very much worth a look.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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- Adriano Dohlin
- 11-14-15
Excellent
The book was really entertaining and absolutely hilarious. Bill Bryson does a really good job at narrating as well adding an extra special touch to the experience.