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.A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
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by: Bill Bryson

December 26, 2006
Ive not read anything by Bill Bryson before so I had no idea what to expect. I'm one of those who has always wanted to do the AT but from the comfort of my couch so this gave me a flavor of what I was missing! Two middle-aged out of shape men trying to prove to themselves that they're otherwise by trying to go the distance. The pace of the book moved along well with some interesting educational facts thrown in to put things in perspective. However, I felt the ending lacked the same punch the rest of the book had and not because they failed to meet their goal. Seemed like he ran out of things to say. Still, all in all this was an enjoyable read.
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.Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why
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by: Laurence Gonzales

October 30, 2004
This is a nonfiction book set in the framework of a thriller. Gonzales frustratingly leaves stories in suspense. He often interrupts a gripping real-life story with pages of interpretation, some of it irrelevant and forced, and all of which could have been left until after the story finished. Besides this, his connections are often pretentiously esoteric (with a lot of tenuously-related Tao Te Ching verses), and he writes about things he doesn't seem to actually understand that well. One of his theses is something about chance being a pretty small factor in survival situations, but it's an underdeveloped thesis, and doesn't convince well. Other ideas are similarly unconvincing. He uses sources only tangentially connected to his idea, and repeats ... Read More:
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.The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World 2008 (Complete Guide to Walt Disney World)
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by: Julie Neal, Mike Neal

December 15, 2007
I have to say I have many books on Disney but this has to be the most beautiful and informative. It has so many added features that others do not. A must buy for any disney guide book collector or anyone planning a trip to the World.
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.The Cactus Eaters: How I Lost My Mind-and Almost Found Myself-on the Pacific Crest Trail (P.S.)
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by: Dan White

May 20, 2008
My husband brought this home and I was nonplussed about reading it. Thankfully, I did open it and was hooked after the first few pages. Dan White's humor was terrific and addictive, and the narrative was very compelling. As a backpacker and also as an avid fiction reader, I wholeheartedly recommend this book!
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.Long Way Down: An Epic Journey by Motorcycle from Scotland to South Africa
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by: Ewan McGregor, Charley Boorman

July 15, 2008
I love this book. I read his first and I couldn't wait to receive this one. It is very well written. I am afan of both Ewan and Charley.
Marianne Shinmon mshinmon@cox.net
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.Europe on a Shoestring (Lonely Planet Shoestring Guides)
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by: Sarah Johnstone, Aaron Anderson, Sarah Andrews, Ryan Ver Berkmoes

March 01, 2007
the lonely planet books are THE best as far as i'm concerned, and the updates.
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.Eiger Dreams: Ventures Among Men and Mountains
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by: Jon Krakauer

May 19, 1997
This is an amusing conglomeration of climbing stories. Humor, greed, suicide, and sheer bravery all included in these stories. Parts of these traits could be in a single story depending on which stage of the climb you are in. Written well, and it seems to put you right in touch with the climbs. However, through fault of the writer or of the storytellers themselves some of this seems to be a bit over the top. He could have been a mixing it up for entertainmnet value or for some other reason. But it should still be read by anyone who is into climbing.
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.The Travel Book: A Journey Through Every Country in the World
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by: Lonely Planet Publications

September 01, 2005
This book is excellent for anyone who has a good sense of wanderlust. It gives a good snippit for each country and the pictures are beautiful. You will be planning trips in no time!
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.Jupiters Travels: Four Years Around the World on a Triumph
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by: Ted Simon

July 15, 2005
I purchased this book after reading about it in a motorcycle article. I found it to be a pretty good read, although I find it hard to believe someone in the 1970's would choose a triumph motorcycle to do this trip on, knowing their history and reputation during the 70's! I thoroughly enjoyed Ted Simons' writing about his experiences and would recommend this book.
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.Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival
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by: Joe Simpson

2004-01
Touching the Void is one of the best books I've ever read. Wow. I am still kind of stunned. I started it way too late at night and couldn't put it down. I went to work the next morning with only four hours of sleep.

It's not even that the writing's good, per se. It is - it's VERY good. But the story itself and the way he wrote it is just amazing.

I've read a lot about the high altitude hallucinations people have (conversations with your feet at 27000 ft or people sitting on your ice ledge telling you they have tea set up just around the corner) but his experience was not at all like that. He had what he calls a voice inside that was insistent about keeping to a timetable and doing certain things, especially as he dragged himself off ... Read More:
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