A Walk Across America
by Peter Jenkins
A Walk Across America by Peter Jenkins holds a highly rated rating of 4.02 out of 5, based on 9.2K reader ratings. First published in 1979. The book spans 320 pages.
About A Walk Across America
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 the 1970s drove him out onto the road on a walk across America. His experiences remain as sharp and telling today as they were twenty-five years ago -- from the timeless secrets of life, learned from a mountain-dwelling hermit, to the stir he caused by staying with a black family in North Carolina, to his hours of intense labor in Southern mills. Many, many miles later, he learned lessons about his country and himself that resonate to this day -- and will inspire a new generation to get out, hit the road and explore.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Peter Jenkins |
| Published | 1979 |
| Pages | 320 |
| Genres | Travel, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 4.02 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,218 |
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What genre is A Walk Across America?
A Walk Across America is categorized as Travel, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is A Walk Across America worth reading?
Based on 9.2K reader ratings, A Walk Across America has an average score of 4.02 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is A Walk Across America?
A Walk Across America has 320 pages.
Who wrote A Walk Across America?
A Walk Across America was written by Peter Jenkins. It was first published in 1979.
What is the ISBN for A Walk Across America?
The ISBN-13 for A Walk Across America is 9780060959560.0.
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