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Author:
Torbjørn Ekelund, Becky L. Crook
Publisher:
Greystone Books
Date:
May 5, 2020
Torbjørn Ekelund started to walkâeverywhereâafter an epilepsy diagnosis affected his ability to drive. The more he ventured out, the more he came to love the act of walking, and an interest in paths emerged. Ekelund interweaves the literature and history of paths with his own stories from the trail.
What The Reviewers Say
Every reader who discovers this delightful book will have personal favourites among the stories told.
... thoughtful.
Ekelund’s take on Robert Frost’s road not taken may surprise. Readers are also introduced to famous trails around the world and some of the folks who’ve endeavored to walk them. Interesting tidbits include information about why it’s anatomically impossible to walk a completely straight line and how paths are typically formed not to save time, but energy. A quiet, reflective read..
