A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail

I flippin' LOVE this book

This is a GREAT book and everyone must read it it. It is not only hilarious, but incredibly informative, which are not two things that usually go together. I've been reading this book in my quiet house only to laugh right out loud and then go in search of someone so I can read the passage out loud! I am a hiker as well, and can greatly appreciate Bryson's experiences. I know it is not a new release, but I don;t care. Go get it and then pass it along. I am on my way to get In a Sunburned Country because I am almost done with this one.

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

You'll Read it again and again...

Perhaps the most entertaining, funny,witty and insiteful story ever written.My favorite book by Bill Bryson!! You will laugh out loud and you may even be inspired to get into the great outdoors.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Funny!

I have by-passed this book several times. I remember reading a similar book about a hiker in Alaska who dies, which was very depressing. This book is FUNNY! Two essential couch potatoes decide to hike the Appalachian Trail. Many times I've laughed out loud. My husband wants to know what I'm laughing about! Very good read; good to give as a gift. In fact, I was going to email my sister and niece about this book today! I highly recommend it.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Great Summer Read!

I was expecting a dry write-up about hiking and was surprised to be laughing after the first few pages of this wonderful little gem-of-a-book!

Whether you are a hiker or not you will thoroughly enjoy this story of two hikers on the Appalachian trail which runs over 2000 miles.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

A Fun Book - Well Worth the read

Bill Bryson laces funny events with the history of the Appalachian Trail. You hear a lot about hiking the trail but Mr. Bryson puts the difficulty of the venture into real perspective. He also gives the reader insight into the changing face of the Appalachian trail over the centuries. This book was as much a history lesson as it was a light hearted read.

Tom

She has white hair and is a little shorter then i am

Indigo Angel

(I have to go to work... ill ttyl. Bye.)

One of the worst books I have ever read.

Bill Bryson is a know it all yankie author. Who insulted my home and it's people . THE SOUTH. The AT in North Georgia, NC and Tenn. winds around several towns he insulted like Gatlinburg, TN and Hiawassee GA. I took hugh exception to his discribtion of Hiawassee as ugly and the people of this area as backwood hillbillies. Most are people who have left the city life of Atlanta for a more peaceful lifestyle. I guess Atlanta is just a hogtown. Gatlinburg is touristy but has some of the best southern resturants in the area. And the absolute beauty of the Great Smokie Mts in the Gatlinburg area is unmatched.

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LOL

I have the paperback version and I am so glad to now have the e-book version available. This book is hilarious, as the author describes the process of preparing to walk the Appalachian Trail by researching such interesting topics as how to survive a bear attack. A great read if you need a laugh.

Loved it

Great read. Made me want to hike the trail

Absolutely awesome book!

Although I wasn't able to read the digital version, my teacher recommended it to me. Bill Bryson is absolutly hilarious; 100% recommended!

I REALLY ENJOYED THIS BOOK

This was a very entertaining book. I thoughly enjoyed it.

Hate it

Hate it. It reads like a non-fiction book. It has some funny parts but if your looking for a good story, don't read this book.

Fun read

This book is just plain fun to read!

Great read for the mountain man or woman inside of us.

I highly reccomend this to anyone considering the 5 month adventure that is the Appalachian Trail.

Makes me feel like hiking the AT.

This is my first Bill Bryson book and I'm sure I'll read more. I really enjoyed the parts with Mary Ellen because she reminded me of a woman I once worked with, a real pain in the neck.

Seldom does a book actually make me laugh out loud. I laughed, I chuckled and I smiled usually when Katz was involved.

Had to read more!

After a friend let me borrow this, I went on a Bryson binge. Get hooked!

Abilene

Since I am too old to walk this trail, I really enjoyed my arm chair adventure with Bill Bryson. Laughter, friendship and committment all wrapped up in a convenient read. Thanks, Bill.

Hahaha

Lmfbao very funny book

One of his best yet!