A Walk Across America
 

Walk Across America, A

by Peter Jenkins

Twenty-five years ago, a disillusioned young man set out on a walk across America. This is the book he wrote about that journey -- a classic account of the reawakening of his faith in himself and his country.

"I started out searching for myself and my country," Peter Jenkins writes, "and found both." In this timeless classic, Jenkins describes how disillusionment with society in... (read more)

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wildmere
  • Rated 4 stars

This book is the reason why my next dog will be an Alaskan half-Malamute! I fell in love with him!! This book is an inspiring true story about a man, i believe in the 70s, who set out to walk across America in search of 'true-america' and the heart of its people. I would def recommend reading it :)

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*Forever Loving Twilight*
  • Rated 2 stars

umm...i didn't really care for it. but sorta really boring..if you don't read fiction often, the don't waste your time. but if your really into ficton, then go for it.

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  • Rated 4.5 stars
 

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