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Hiking Through

One Man's Journey to Peace and Freedom on the Appalachian Trail

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Hiking Through

By: Paul Stutzman
Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
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After Paul Stutzman lost his wife to breast cancer, he sensed a tug on his heart - the call to a challenge, the call to pursue a dream. With a mixture of dread and determination, Paul left his job, traveled to Georgia, and took his first steps on the Appalachian Trail. What he learned during the next four and a half months changed his life and can change yours as well.

In Hiking Through, you'll join Paul on his remarkable 2,176-mile trip through 14 states in search of peace and a renewed sense of purpose. Along the way, you'll meet fascinating and funny people, experience trail magic, and discover that every choice we make on the path has consequences for the journey. More than that, you'll come away with a new understanding of God's grace and guidance, even in the smallest things.

©2012 Paul Stutzman (P)2015 Tantor Christianity Grief & Loss Hiking Outdoors & Nature Personal Development Spirituality Outdoor Hiking Adventures

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Critic reviews

"Appalachian Trail enthusiasts, hikers, and dreamers will find this story a compelling account of the physicality of coming to terms with life and its sadnesses." ( Publishers Weekly)
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Paul’s empathy and gentle humour shine through. I wasn’t looking for a book like this to listen to but for some reason I decided to try it. I am so pleased that I did. I think that this might be the push I needed back towards God. Even if you don’t believe in God, it is a fascinating account. I had no idea about the AT community. Amazing!

Really inspiring

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I was really enjoying this book for many chapters. The initial references to religion were fine, as they were part of the author’s story. But as you go through the book it becomes more and more about preaching about God. Each to their own, but it’s not what I was expecting to read, so be warned if you’re not into finding God around every corner of the trail!

To much religion for an adventure story!

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What a powerful true story of God discovery and self discovery, friendship and family. I would love to send this book to so many people and will pray about it. Fascinating to hear his journey of breaking away from religiosity and I too have experienced a similar freedom through loss and adversity. I do hope and pray others pick up this book and as a freebie on audible plus is such a blessing. Not sure I could endure the walk on the AT. All admiration and respect for all he persevered with and through. Thank you. God bless you.

Transformational journey for him and me

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One of the best I've listened to, leaves you thinking a lot about life and others things I won't go into.

Wow

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Too much religious rhetoric. I don’t have a problem with people having a faith but I don’t like being preached to. There are enough people and organisations in this world trying to control what we say, think and do without throwing this into the mix.

The hiking story was Ok but I prefer hiking books where other hikers stories are told as well as the authors.

Too much religion, not enough hiking

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...And with a gaze up to Heaven as the author shares his deeply personal and open experience, which I appreciated and enjoyed hearing about. It was a thoughtful reflection of his physical, emotional and spiritual journey, which started with a significant bereavement and ended with completing the Appalachian Trail with valuable insights and healing in many ways. Definitely an expression of the Paschal Mystery - the mysterious way that from death and darkness can come life and light - even when all seems hopeless and lost.

Great narrator, too!

A reflective, down to earth account

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An uplifting story, while I am not religious, I found the references to god and religions thought provoking. It has given me a new appreciation for others beliefs and why this can help others find peace in their beliefs.

Compelling listening

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it was a nice story, but would have been a whole lot better is the religious talk was kept under control. I started to check how long was left at around 3 hours left to go, as it's just too much to keep listening too. I am open minded and didn't think it would bother me, however, it has really has a negative effect on the lovely story. if you're a strong beliver in God then you'll love this book and would get a lot from it. if your not a believer, then I wouldn't listen to it as it would drive you crazy. I'm in the middle of this range and it was still too much for me. it is a nice story about the AT just a real shame the latter part of the book is full of godly talk.

too much preaching about religion to enjoy this book

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Started off really well then God joins him on the trail. I wanted to know what was going on with the trail not what was said in his conversations with God.

Shame this isn't about hiking the AT

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If this book wasn’t for you, who do you think might enjoy it more?

I have no problem with being religious, but this book is spoilt by the constant religious undertones. In fact, I'd say it's more a religion book than a hiking book. I have not problem with his past (strictly) religious upbringing, and the sad death of his wife, but the constant god-speak was too much for me. Looking back at the book, I don't remember a thing about the hike!

Has Hiking Through put you off other books in this genre?

No

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Narrator is fine

What character would you cut from Hiking Through?

n/a

More about religion than hiking

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