The book: A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
What is this book about: Bill Bryson hikes the Appalachian Trail with a recovering alcoholic and muses on it.
Why did I read this book: I figured I’d see what all the fuss was about.
What did I think of this book: I very much enjoyed this book because it provided a glimpse of a trail that sorta runs through my backyard, or did when I lived in North Carolina. I appreciated that all of the people in it were easily summed up with humorous and instructive anecdotes, because those are the best types of people. I did not like it when Bryson decided in Gatlinburg, TN that he could not be “this far south” anymore because technically Candler, NC is further south and I don’t know that he needed to diss the south just because he was not making much progress hiking. By the end I felt that the big city was probably safer than the AT although I know that was not the point.
What was my favorite part of this book: This is so awful, but I really liked it when they went into town and could shower and eat a good meal. I just felt much better about things when they had clean clothes and could call home.
What did I learn from this book: That I have absolutely no desire to hike the AT. I think everyone at some point thinks it’s worth just taking a few months off to do this, but I’m glad to I know that I never, ever need to try. Ever.
What grade do I give this book: A
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