Walk Across America, A

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Summary: Timeless gem
Review: Twenty-five years from this book's writing, anyone who takes a similar venture as his personal quest for self-discovery is faced with the same problems, questions, and surprises. America is so big and diverse that no one can make generalizations about its people and their values, beliefs, and traditions. I thoroughly enjoyed Peter Jenkins' book. I never had a dog, but it was easy to empathize with his feelings for his faithful companion Cooper. I never attempted to do a similar undertaking, yet it was easy to relate to his personal mission. The commune he ran into in Tennessee sounded like Alex Garland's community of expatriates in "The Beach". His immersion with home cooking from people who lived off the land sounded better than any fancy-schmanzy cooking production that I see in gourmet magazines and cookbooks. He had a very keen sense of place in Mobile, Alabama that I found engrossing, especially the way he described how the urban layout was in tune with the native fauna, like the "grandfather" oak trees. Anybody who embarks on a risky and high-commitment type of venture like Jenkins is bound to win friendships that armchair travelers who are curious about the rest of the country will find moving. My praises also go to his erstwhile dog who helped "prime" him in his unforgettable adventure.

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Summary: The story that continually inspires me
Review: When I was 18 and my great-grandmother was 78, she gave me this paperback, saying, "I loved this book! Full of laughter -- and tears." Almost twenty years later, I still consider it to be the best story I have ever read. It has inspired me to read more, write more, and especially, love my country and the people in it more. Peter Jenkins' printed words are so richly descriptive and heartfelt, the reader will know each character as a close friend and each location as if the Keds were his/her own! This is a timeless classic.

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Summary: MY ALL TIME FAVORITE BOOK
Review: I have read A Walk Across America (and A Walk West) so many times, I'm on my third set of paperbacks! I have traveled this great country for years and appreciate Mr. Jenkins' capture of the honest, wonderful spirit and diversity of America and her people. A Walk Across America takes you on a truly uplifting journey.

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Summary: A Life Altering Book
Review: I received a copy of A Walk Across America as a Christmas gift. Now exactly one month later I have finished not only that book but the sequel, A Walk West. Being a college student I do not have much time to read outside of my assigned readings. However with both of these books I set aside time to read them and most importantly contemplate what Mr. Jenkins was saying. I am 19 and Mr. Jenkins wrote this book over twenty years ago expressing thoughts and concerns that most teen-agers share today. I applaud Mr. Jenkins and thank him for sharing his story. Every child who is unsure about there path in life or is sure needs to read this book.

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Summary: A Journey of the Mind
Review: Peter Jenkins' odyssey provides a look into the soul of a wonderful writer as he traverses the country. This guy has guts: he camps, he walks, he opens his life for others to examine, he shares his life with various unbelievable people along the way. The only thing that tempers my enthusiasm for Mr. Jenkins is the knowledge that the marriage described at the book's end didn't work out. But I really respect any author who writes a book I can't put down.

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Summary: Best book I have ever read
Review: In my life I would say that I have read at least 1,000 books; this one is my all time favorite. You will fall in love with this book and his dog Cooper. This book will stay with you for years. If you are an animal lover expect to do some heavy crying. 19 years after first reading this book it is still far and away above any other. Nothing is even a close second. You will fall in love with his dog Cooper. Has there ever been a better pet? This book will haunt you. You'll read it in one sitting. God Bless Cooper!

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Summary: Loved it, but have a question:
Review: Guy walks across America, meets girl and God on the way, marries girl in the end. Guy and girl walk across America again (The Walk West), meet with God constantly, make children and write about Him. Today, guy and girl write separately and are divorced and have since remarried. Go figure.

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Summary: Excellent reading...
Review: I had to read this book for Mrs. Shaw's history class....i didn't want to....but when i picked up the book...my journey began!!! I do agree that reading this book brings out the spirit of the American land. The long forgotten values and virtues that we once had are now diminished. Peter searches to find himself and the country......and in that we also get to know what he has

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Summary: Amazing!
Review: I read this book for a summer assignment at school. It was recommended by my local librarian. I thought, "Better get it done so it'll be over" I read this book in two days and enjoyed every minute of it! This is one of my all-time favorite books!!!

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Summary: A wonderful, wonderful book
Review: This is such an excellent book. I have plans to walk across america myself, and I really felt I COULD after reading this book! (which is what has inspired me!)