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Summary: A book of Memories
Review: Lynn's account of the AT class of 1996 was delightfully conversational, and the clarity of her writing gave me a unique perspective of the hikers' progress in a chronological interpretation of life on the 'Trail.' Her month by month account of several hikers told the stories of not only the hikers who finished, but some of those who fell off along the way. It is necessary read for anyone contemplating the Appalachian Trail. This is a story of glory and a humility as told to the author through correspondence and Lynn's first hand interviews of hikers as she followed their progress North. -= Ed Daniels =- Pensacola, FL
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Summary: Almost 5 stars but Lynn didn't thru hike. Only reported.
Review: So far this book is one of my top recommendations to friends and acquaintances who are considering a long-distance hike on the Appalachian Trail. While perhaps not as entertaining as the first half of Bill Bryson's "Walk in the Woods", or as personal an account of the trail as books written by many, that's not what this book is about. This book does an incredible job of capturing the essence of what a Thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail is like. I read it before and after my hike, and I can't say enough about how well it chronicled the experiences I shared with the class of 2002! Thanks Lynn, for a book that will sit along-side my trail journal, always.
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Summary: 5 stars for capturing the essence of a Thru-Hike
Review: So far this book is one of my top recommendations to friends and acquaintances who are considering a long-distance hike on the Appalachian Trail. While perhaps not as entertaining as the first half of Bill Bryson's "Walk in the Woods", or as personal an account of the trail as books written by many, that's not what this book is about. This book does an incredible job of capturing the essence of what a Thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail is like. I read it before and after my hike, and I can't say enough about how well it chronicled the experiences I shared with the class of 2002! Thanks Lynn, for a book that will sit along-side my trail journal, always.
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Summary: Almost 5 stars but Lynn didn't thru hike. Only reported.
Review: This book is a mish-mash of stories about thru hikers from Georgia to Main. The author did not actually thru hike but hopped between points - Interviewing and keeping up with certain individuals along the way. When I first started reading the book I was a bit disappointed. You get the feeling of being a dispassionate observer watching a carnival of naive rookies about to "hit the trail" for a fun time. But as the book progresses the feeling becomes more serious and moving. I would recommend reading Jim Coplan's "Wild Bird Song" about his personal thru hike from Main to Georgia.
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Summary: This book is three stars at best.
Review: This book is well written with a lot of good info for the person considering walking the AT. My biggest criticism is it could have been 50 pages shorter without all the fluff. Example - Setzer lists trail names ad nauseum as if she is bound and determined to mention EVERYONE she met while on the trail. Overall a decent book but three stars at best.
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Summary: Poorly written and disingenuous look at trail life
Review: This is a poor entry into the Appalachian Trail community library of books. Setzer knows little, if anything, about hiking or thru hiking in particular. The glaring weaknesses show, all too plainly. If you're planning on lacing up and hitting the trail, I don't recommend you buy this book. Walking from Springer Mountain to Katahdin is a joyous, painful, exhilerating and life-changing experience. Setzer never did it and doesn't beging to comprehend what it all entails. The hubris is notable, the writing ability almost nil. Mueser's book remains the best AT thru hikers guide.--------David, AT thru hiker, 1997
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Summary: Still my favorite AT book
Review: This was the book I read in late march of 2001 (well, 1st edition) - right before starting the trail. It was the first that made me realize how much I was going to HURT, and that it would still be fun. I thought she did a good job of capturing the spirit and the community that forms among the thruhikers. --sugardaddy topher AT01
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