Walkabout

by Andrew Wilcox

Walkabout is about the people, places, and experiences that you discover when you step out on the trail. In this novel, you will meet peakbaggers, daytrippers, thru-hikers, tribes, ruckers, and the earthy set, all finding their way to whatever that five miles at a time reveals to them at different moments. You will hear from people on the Appalachian Trail who have hiked it from one end to the other. People that seek peeks in a way that adds a bit of ambiguity. How to prepare for your first hike and things to not forget to remember on your thousandth hike. Learning to deal with the deuce. Utilizing hiking for mental health and self discovery, mindfulness and slowing down and being present. Finding trail magic and meeting trail angels. You will read about hikes with friends and solo hikes in just about every part of the United States and a bucket list hike in Peru. Lace them up, top off your water, bring a snack, and let's hit the trail.

189 pages, Hardcover

Published January 31, 2022

Reviews

[Stacy Watson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A few people in a Facebook reading group suggested this. Started hiking a few years ago and thought that it would be a fun read. Any book that can make you laugh, cry, and spit up your coffee with an unexpected turn of a phrase is great in my book. Loved it and look forward to visiting some of these places.

[Todd Waverly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Walkabout was a lot of fun. Reminded me of times with my dad and my friends. Learned about different types of hikers. Went deep on a couple of themes which is what I enjoyed about his last book. Laughed more in this one. Enjoyed going on the walkabout. Now I want to try hiking.

[Kirsten Reinholz · Rating 1 out of 5]

I felt that the writer was too preoccupied with showing his riotousness and preaching while simultaneously insulting others. This took away from me enjoying this book.