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Robotswithpersonality
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A truly lovely recounting by a lovely individual. Lugo/Mr. Fabulous's attitude made all the difference, in his hike and in his narration. This has to be the only hiking memoir I've read that really didn't stress the hardships of the trail, (not that it missed reporting on them, or regarding hijinks and humourous misfortunes), and also completely skipped the 'gearing up' phase. It is purely moments on the trail, and rest stops as appropriate. 1/?

Robotswithpersonality 2/? Fabulous is an amateur at the start but he humbly indicates gains in experience and wisdom. There are sights seen and obstacles overcome but mostly there are people he meets and hikes with, and his own emotional landscape. Fab does touch on the experiences of being one of the few if not the only current Black thru-hiker, as well as being profiled as a Rastafarian with a weed connection, but the framing does feel like discomfiting subjects 21h
Robotswithpersonality 3/? he wants to shrug off with equanimity and humour, rather than make a larger topic of discussion. His memoir, his choice.
Aside from indicating the benefit of a positive outlook (or maybe just a naturally chill, kind demeanor), I wouldn't necessarily consider the book direct inspiration for hiking the Appalachian Trail, unless you're already very invested, but if you enjoy walking/hiking memoirs, this one's a real treat.
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Robotswithpersonality 4/4 ⚠️A dog is a brief companion on the walk, and its fate is uncertain, as much as it's returned to its owner, so if you're sensitive to this, watch out for Chapter 20, Magic.
On the other side of the coin, Chapter 6, Farewell to Indoor Plumbing is hilarious (no grossness, promise).
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Robotswithpersonality
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Get it, Grandma! 😄
The author has such a lovely outlook. ☺️

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Andrea313
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Littens! My husband and I are taking a kind of impromptu trip to the Poconos next week and I'd love any recommendations from those who have visited! What can't we miss, and most importantly....what bookstores should we look out for? #TravelTips #TravelisJustReadingInAnotherPlace

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MittenGirlPeach
The Salt Path | Raynor Winn
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My April #bookspin. Every month I look forward to the numbers and every month I make a fun list, but I haven‘t been posting them. Litsy is a wonderful refuge in these turbulent times; it‘s always good to check in. Getting ready to start the tagged book!

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Blueberry
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"We lie on our backs on the trampoline, drawn into the center by each other's weight. The universe stretches wide above us, framed by a ring around us."

#FirstLineFridays
@ShyBookOwl

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NovelNancyM
The Salt Path | Raynor Winn
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Really enjoyed this memoir of a couple who lose everything that matters (their house, his health) except each other. They walk the southwest coast of England when they nowhere else to go or nothing to do. I am going to read the sequel immediately and look forward to the movie coming out based on the book.

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jdiehr
Happiness for Beginners | Katherine Center
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Fantastic!

My co-worker left this in my cubby at work, and I didn't really think I wanted it...I was wrong.

This was so good, uplifting, and delightful!

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Soubhiville
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Emma Gatewood walked the Appalachian Trail starting in her late 60‘s. Her first attempt was Southbound and she didn‘t get far before an injury sent her home, but less than 2 years later she started again Northbound this time and through hiked from Georgia to Maine. She was the first woman to do it, and in the first 5 people recorded as through hiking it.

The AT is part of my family‘s history, so I loved learning about Grandma Gatewood.
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Soubhiville Content warnings for domestic abuse and more. Look them up on StoryGraph if needed. 1mo
Bookwormjillk This was such an inspiring book. 1mo
JamieArc I loved this one too, and was delighted to read about her connection to Hocking Hills and Old Man‘s Cave in Ohio. It‘s a place I‘ve camped several times and love. 1mo
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audraelizabeth I hiked old mans cave last year with my mom and its lovely. 1mo
AmyG Wow….that is truly amazing. 1mo
sarahbarnes I love this. 1mo
JanuarieTimewalker13 Sounds similar to The Peace Pilgrim 1mo
kspenmoll Incredible. 1mo
BkClubCare You recommend the audio? 1mo
Soubhiville @BkClubCare I liked the audio. I thought the narrator was good. 1mo
Soubhiville @AmyG and @kspenmoll she completed it 3 times in her lifetime, and did some pacific trails! What an inspiration! 1mo
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