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Title: The Appalachian Trail - A Journey of Discovery by Jan D., Curran ISBN: 0-935834-66-4 Publisher: Rainbow Books, Inc. Pub. Date: 1991 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 2.89 (9 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Better than many
Comment: I thought this book was worth reading. I do have to admit that it can be slow paced at times, it is certainly no "Walk in the woods". But few books give the kind of insight into the hikers mind and emotions with such honesty and clarity. if your looking for a 'cannot put it down' adventure story, this is not it. If, on the other hand, you are looking to get into the mind and journal of someone who walked the AT (see "onward to Katahdin" for the second half), it is a worthwhile purchase.
There is an aspect to the book that others may find anoying, that is that he does go into some depth on the spiritual enlightenment he gains while hiking the AT. I, personally, would expect no less from someone journaling their journey on a thru-hike. Make up your own mind.
Rating: 1
Summary: worst AT book I've read
Comment: this is a sad excuse for a book about the AT. A retired army colonel, used to having his own way at all times tries to hike the AT and doesn't handle it very well. Much of the book is taken up with his mental ramblings in search of enlightenment, which he doesn't achieve by the time he quits at the Maryland border. It astounded me that a person could reach the age of retirement and have so little insight and maturity. There is bad poetry at the end of each chapter and a lot of whining about people who pissed him off. A bad read that made me feel embarassed for Curran. If that's what he has inside it's better hidden. Not worth the time to read and definitely not worth your money to buy, new or used! maybe if you can steal it......
Rating: 2
Summary: Hard to Sit Through
Comment: Male menopause is correct. I do not comprehend how the author made it. Dont' waste your time unless are like me and just read everything about the AT you can get your hands on. This book is poorly written and long-winded.
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Title: On the Beaten Path: An Appalachian Pilgrimage by Robert Alden Rubin ISBN: 1585743976 Publisher: The Lyons Press Pub. Date: 01 September, 2001 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: As Far as the Eye Can See by David Brill ISBN: 1889386286 Publisher: Appalachian Trail Conference Pub. Date: 01 December, 2001 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Walking with Spring by Earl V. Shaffer ISBN: 0917953843 Publisher: Appalachian Trail Conference Pub. Date: 01 June, 1998 List Price(USD): $8.95 |
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Title: The Appalachian Trail : How to Prepare for & Hike It by Jan D. Curran ISBN: 1568250509 Publisher: Appalachian Trail Conference Pub. Date: July, 1997 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Walking the Appalachian Trail by Larry Luxenberg, Mike Warren ISBN: 0811730956 Publisher: Stackpole Books Pub. Date: October, 1994 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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