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Talk a lot about 'Walks' dont I? Rather funny that the first book I mention here is about "walk"  too. But then its not strictly about walks.

Its a very funny yet informative narrative of a journey spanning 14 states in the US of A. Its all about travelling the whole Appalachian trail which stretches from Georgia right upto Maine, covering 2100 miles of American wilderness. Bill Bryson and his middle-aged college buddy Stephen Katz, equally under-prepared and overweight, [but with a penchant for beer, food, women and trouble] embark on trail on a col March morning. Together they scale the mountains ranges, sparkling  streams, astonishing landscapes, as well as encounter a weird assortment of typically funny characters.

For Bryson its a journey about rediscovering his native country after 20 years. Bryson dwells a good deal about the history of the trail and also makes a plea for the conservation of wilderness. His keen eye, however doesnt miss out on observing deficiencies in human nature. In short, it can be described as an adventure, a comedy, and a celebration of nature.

My Rating: 7 / 10

Welcome to my book shelf on-line.

Here I dedicate posts to the books I have read. Its really an attempt to resurrect one of my fav pastimes.

I keep reading every once in a while. These books that I read, they may not be the latest best sellers or classics, they might be some I should have read long ago ...there may be some I would like to read over and again, whatever be the case, I would like to make a small note here...