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Summary: "A journey of self-discovery, a special book"
Review: This is a classic that came out in 1979, and has deservedly stayed in print. It is ostensibly a backpacking journey across the country begun by a young, somewhat disenchanted man, but it is also very much a journey of self-discovery. A good portion of the memoir takes place in Alabama-in fact, it ends in Mobile-such as a stay in Mountain Brook as well as an eventful Alabama football game in Birmingham. The author's meeting with Governor George Wallace has to be read to be believed. It's a special book.
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Summary: A classic - couldn't put the book down
Review: This is a great read that teaches you what America is truely like. Although this book was written over 20 years ago, its story still hits home today. Happiness, sadless, love, friendship, heatache - this book has it all. I was amazed to read a book in which the events took place when I was just a baby. I wouldn't call it a history book, but it does teach you what the United States were like in the 70's. I had a hard time putting this book down. I started reading and just fell in love with the story and the people (and animals), especially Cooper, Peter's amazing dog that joins him on this journey from upstate New York to New Orleans. I can't wait to read the follow up book A Walk West
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