Worldwalk

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Summary: Worldwalk
Review: If you've never been able to travel the world & see how other cultures live, this IS the book to read. I could not put this book down. He puts you there w/ him allowing you to experience his fears and wonders of the strange lands he visits.An unbelievable story of one man's journey into the unknown on Earth. Do not miss your chance to walk our world w/ him. You won't regret it!

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Summary: Stephen M. Newman
Review: Stephen M. Newman, a 6'2" 28 year old journalist decided to walk around the world with his giant backpack clinger, living only on hospitality, to see if the world is really still a good place. The fact that this is a real story, a real account makes the most impact on me. In the ancient days, people made pilgrimages, holy quests and this is what his story was of, a modern pilgrimage. He comes across as optimistic and faces the world with a sense of humor even though some of the things he sees and the people he encounters are truly horrible. His optimism seems a little forced sometimes, a little overzealous, but maybe that was how he really felt. Anyways, I guess nobody likes a whiner, and who would really want to listen to him whine? During his whole voyage, there were a number of times that he did get lucky, and from his account, a lot of the people he met were friendly and kind and hospitable, and that has a lot to say about the world. So you should read this story, he points out some interesting socialogical standpoints about how people in other countries see Americans, and it makes you feel like being an american is something truly lucky to be. He was very brave, to do what he did. It probably was a lot harder than he made it sound. You can find Steve in the 1988 Guinness book of world records as the first person to walk around the world alone.

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Summary: Restores Hope For Humanity
Review: The only thing more exciting than reading Worldwalk is hearing Steve talk about it in person. He is so genuine and unpretentious that he makes you feel like he would love to have you along on his next adventure. One of the most striking things he tells you is that he took no special medications or had any additional immunizations before he left. In most cases he gratefully partook of the food and drink offered him. His conclusion, that he found the world to be an essentially loving place has stayed with me in the ten years since I first read the book. It is a spiritual journal of the best kind: he shows you his personal growth, he doesn't preach it. Steve is a true hero and should be more widely known and read. I'd love to know wht he's doing today.

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Summary: He's Even Better in Person
Review: The only thing more exciting than reading Worldwalk is hearing Steve talk about it in person. He is so genuine and unpretentious that he makes you feel like he would love to have you along on his next adventure. One of the most striking things he tells you is that he took no special medications or had any additional immunizations before he left. In most cases he gratefully partook of the food and drink offered him. His conclusion, that he found the world to be an essentially loving place has stayed with me in the ten years since I first read the book. It is a spiritual journal of the best kind: he shows you his personal growth, he doesn't preach it. Steve is a true hero and should be more widely known and read. I'd love to know wht he's doing today.

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Summary: Worldwalk is a must read for serious walkers
Review: This delightful book is a diary of the author's journey around the world on foot. It details the countries he visited, the people he met along the way, and the dangers and problems he faced. This book is a must read for all serious walkers and world travelers.

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Summary: Restores Hope For Humanity
Review: This is a great book. One of my favorite of all time. The adventure is well written and keeps the readers interest. It is educational, entertaining, and heartwarming.