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The Walk #1-5

by Richard Paul Evans

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Christmas Box, an inspiring and uplifting series about one man’s search for faith as he walks across America.

What would you do if you lost everything—your job, your home, and the love of your life—all at the same time? When it happens to Seattle ad executive Alan Christofferson, he’s tempted by his darkest thoughts. A bottle of pills in his hand and nothing left to live for, he plans to end his misery. Instead, he decides to take a walk. But not any ordinary walk. Taking with him only the barest of essentials, Alan leaves behind all that he’s known and heads for the farthest point on his map: Key West, Florida. The people he encounters along the way, and the lessons they share with him, will save his life—and inspire yours. The Walk series is a life-changing journey, and an unforgettable story about one man’s search for hope.

This ebook boxed set contains all five books in the Walk series.

Genres: Fiction, Christian, Inspirational

1207 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 6, 2014

About the author

When Richard Paul Evans wrote the #1 best-seller, The Christmas Box, he never intended on becoming an internationally known author. His quiet story of parental love and the true meaning of Christmas made history when it became simultaneously the #1 hardcover and paperback book in the nation. Since then, more than eight million copies of The Christmas Box have been printed. He has since written eleven consecutive New York Times bestsellers. He is one the few authors in history to have hit both the fiction and non-fiction bestseller lists. He has won several awards for his books including the 1998 American Mothers Book Award, two first place Storytelling World Awards, and the 2005 Romantic Times Best Women Novel of the Year Award. His books have been translated into more than 22 languages and several have been international best sellers.

Reviews

[Teri · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have read the entire 5-book series. I really enjoyed it. That means nothing to you unless you know exactly what I personally like or dislike. So I will tell you. :) I like books that are real to life. I like books that draw me in and keep me interested. And while I do like well-written and grammatically correct, literary-challenging books, I also like books that perhaps don't fit that standard but which are nonetheless worthy of reading and reach inside you to pull you up to higher heights. I feel Richard Paul Evans is not a Shakespeare, Fitzgerald nor Tolstoy, yet he is real and his books each have much to offer in terms of "moral of the story". I would say that if a person has ever felt like life has beat them down, like life is unfair, or even gone as far as wondering if life is worth living, and felt that everything in their life is just falling apart and they have no desire to go on, then these books are for you. These books, as the author stated in the audio book at the end, are about HOPE. They are about our journey in life and how life is not supposed to be fair, and yet how life is always about hope, even amid the hopelessness we feel sometimes. These books are about dealing with life, and learning to look within. There are a few times these books brought tears to my eyes because the author had such a way of describing a painful moment in my life which I had struggled for 23 years to put into words. I think we will each find a part of ourselves in these books. I like books that touch my soul, and make me feel like I am a better person after reading them, or at least like I have a new tool at my disposal that I can use to become a better person. I like books that helps me understand life and people. I like books that make me laugh and cry, and everything in between. I like books that make me wonder if they are real, and that cause me to run to the map to check the places out (makes me feel like I'm right there, walking alongside the main character). This book and the four that follow offer all of that. Although the English language in these books is something a Jr High kid could read, I would recommend these book for anyone who is 14+ (or maybe even 16+). The only reason I don't say younger is because some topics require a more mature understanding in order to fully grasp the meaning/application, and other topics, instances, innuendos, occurrences or words that require a little more "life lessons" in order to understand. (Note: The only time I offer 5-star reviews, is when i feel that the book is something that every single human being needs in their life, regardless of who they are or where they live. So my highest star rating is normally 4-stars.)

[Winter Sophia Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Uplifting, Spiritual, Emotional, Mind Opening & Exciting! A Amazing Read! I Loved It!

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had began this series when it first came out, and had read the first two books, then for some reason I quit reading them. Fast forward several years. I lost my son to suicide, and these came up a few months after. I began reading the series again and they have been helpful for me as I am wading through my grief. My 17 year old son has began to read them also. For me, Richard Paul Evans' words have spoken to my heart.

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this series for so many reasons...I accidentally read the last book of the series first, before I realized it was a five book series. I was hooked, discovered a new author that I had never read and quickly engaged in the series at the beginning and many of his other books.
I find that I learn something that is life changing to me in each of his books. Even if you read each book independently, you will enjoy them and know what is going on.
My least favorite of the series was the fourth book, all the rest I couldn't put down. I read this entire series in less than two weeks.

[Caitlin Cinotto · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite book series thus far

[Bev Rietveld · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved these books! Loved the people he would come across on his walk. Always a good meaning behind the stories.

[Becky · Rating 3 out of 5]

The author held my interest enough to get through the entire series, but I didn’t really care what Allen ate for every meal.

[Jimmy Bokinskie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the whole series start to finish. Overall, I enjoyed it and it kept my interest. I want to walk/run across America someday! Hopefully it's not because I've lost everything I care about. As most reviews have stated, it is an uplifting and hopeful story. I only rated it 4 stars for a couple of reasons. 1) It felt drawn out and too predictable at times. All the descriptions of his food... 2) I didn't like the Alan character very much. Ha ha. I wonder who RPE based him on? I kind of thought he was sexist, condescending, and arrogant at times. He described almost what every woman looked like and how attractive she was (even two teenage girls). And several of them trusted him almost immediately and even ended up flinging themselves at him or at least flirting with him. And he remarries a young Maxim model only a year after his wife dies...? By the time the two girls in Florida tempt him back to their room, I was like eye rolling all over the place 🤣. On the other hand, almost every male that he met on his journey was extremely flawed in some way (aside from the Holocaust survivor). He never really connected with any guys. In fact, he was usually critical and/or passive toward them. Am I the only one who felt this way? If so, maybe it says more about me than Alan. 🤔

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This 4 book series was so so good on many levels. The adventure alone through the small towns and cities across American had me looking up places and to find they were as described. Then the journey of having it all and loosing it all and the processing of that and the lessons gained along the way through the various amazing and interesting people Alan meets. Healing on so many levels. Life changing lessons. I took notes and wrote quotes in my journal. This is among my favorite all time reads and will revisit again.

[Don · Rating 4 out of 5]

All five books are a bit repetitious- walk to the next town, where'd you stay, what did you eat, who did you meet? But it's all the stories in between, what he learns from the people he meets and things he sees, that make you want to keep walking with him. Ultimately, it's about loving, losing, grieving, and being willing to love and risk losing again.

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great series about Alan whose wife died in an accident and he loses his business/house while she was ill. This is his journey within himself as he explores the wisdom of life. Quick reads and Alan is a very likable, realistic character. His spiritual journey is touching and compelling.

[Ed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series. Lots of useful folk wisdom.

The series is worth the time. Though there are some slow sections, and some parts that can be skipped, it’s a good read for youth and adults.

[Amanda Stoeckmann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Keep your tissues nearby! I sobbed on the plane while reading one of the books. I took reading breaks between books, but it wasn't difficult to remember where I'd left off because the plot and characters were so well-developed.

[Robyn Hall · Rating 4 out of 5]

I started this series back in 2013. I liked it alot but I rarely do series and when I do I don't do them all at once. I take short or long breaks. But now I'm done and it was a good choice. Cool letter at the end from the author. Wonderful ending also.

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this series. I felt like I went on a great journey across the US myself. Interesting enjoyable and uplifting.

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

5 books about the same man, the same issue and myriad steps handling unbearable grief.

[Billy Beasley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this series & I was sad to see it come to an end. Author creates memorable characters & sticks to the story.

[Anne (Angel Anne Reviews) Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

5/5 angel stars

[Joyce Cottrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had enjoyed all of Richard Paul Evans's books, but this series was my hands-down favorite. I recommend it to everyone.

[Pat]

This was an awesome series, I would recommend it to anyone who likes to read.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books are so uplifting, loved each one of them. You can choose to make lemonade out if lemons!

[Mindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!

[Elizabeth Stewart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very thought provoking and satisfying.

[Jamie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this series! It was a super easy read, excellent story, and almost impossible to put down.

[Buffy Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice easy, relaxing read. Love the characters and how they grow. One of my all time faves.

[Nora Posge · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the entire series in order. I absolutely loved it. The many messages are very powerful.

[Annie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I listened to these books. They were easy, uplifting stories to take in and think about during Covid craziness. A wholesome diversion.

[Suzanne Bass · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series! Second time through.

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this awhile ago and thoroughly enjoyed it's slow pace but great character development.

[Lynn Carrigan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very enjoyable read! I didn’t like the end as it gave absolutely no closer!
A good story far from the daily trials.