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Mentioned in 4 episodes
A Walk in the Woods
Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
Book • 1997
In 'A Walk in the Woods,' Bill Bryson recounts his journey to hike the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine.
Joined by his out-of-shape friend Stephen Katz, Bryson faces numerous challenges, including treacherous terrain, wildlife encounters, and personal struggles.
The book is a mix of comedy, adventure, and historical and ecological insights about the trail and the areas it passes through.
Bryson's narrative includes vivid descriptions of the natural beauty and the people they meet along the way, as well as critiques of U.S.
environmental policies and the trail's maintenance.
Despite not completing the entire trail, Bryson's account is a compelling and entertaining read that highlights both the beauty and the hardships of long-distance hiking.
Joined by his out-of-shape friend Stephen Katz, Bryson faces numerous challenges, including treacherous terrain, wildlife encounters, and personal struggles.
The book is a mix of comedy, adventure, and historical and ecological insights about the trail and the areas it passes through.
Bryson's narrative includes vivid descriptions of the natural beauty and the people they meet along the way, as well as critiques of U.S.
environmental policies and the trail's maintenance.
Despite not completing the entire trail, Bryson's account is a compelling and entertaining read that highlights both the beauty and the hardships of long-distance hiking.
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as an alternative foundational text, highlighting themes of travel and humor.


Neil Freeman

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when discussing his friend's thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail.

Dave Bauer

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's AT hike preceded its publication.

Morgan Sommerville

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as a hilarious book about a long hike on the Appalachian Trail.

Rebecca Ehrenkranz

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as a writing role model, whose humorous style he tried to emulate in his own travel memoir.

Matt Savino

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Mentioned by Justin in comparison to Cheryl Strayed's "Wild", noting Bryson's different approach as a travel writer.

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as source material for a movie he was supposed to direct.

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