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A Walk for Sunshine

A 2,160-Mile Expedition for Charity on the Appalachian Trail

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A Walk for Sunshine

By: Jeff Alt
Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
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Jeff Alt takes you along every step of his 2,160-mile Appalachian Trail adventure. This entertaining journey includes bears, bugs, blisters, captivating characters, skunk bedmates, and hilarious food cravings. Alt walked more than five million steps in tribute to his brother, who has cerebral palsy and lives in a home called Sunshine. This trail adventure has inspired an annual event that has raised more than $200,000 for Sunshine. It includes hiking tips for the whole family. Walk alongside Alt and experience the joy of turning dreams into goals and then achieving them. His lessons from the trail celebrate family, stewardship of the earth, good health, and the American spirit.

©2012 Jeff Alt (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc. Adventure Travel Nature & Ecology North America Outdoors & Nature Philanthropy & Charity Physical Illness & Disease Science Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary

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“Engaging.” ( Newsday)
"Lively…Humorous...Upbeat...It will make you feel good. Alt’s zest for life shines through on every page. Alt’s words amply convey the camaraderie among fellow hikers, the beauty of the eastern mountains, and the physical hardships that must be endured on a walk of over 5 million steps…” ( Outdoor Times )
Inspirational Journey • Uplifting Adventure • Enjoyable Storytelling • Engaging Narrative • Charitable Purpose
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For me it was a little slow to start, but once I got into it, I truest enjoyed the story. I'm hoping to thru-hike the A.T. at some point and this helped me get more inspired to do so.

Great book.

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Wish a different narrator told the story. who pronounces Appalachian the that way? once you get past his voice/accent, the story leaves you wanting to hear everything he left out! and a great cause!

enjoyed every step

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The narrator said Appalachian in a funny way but everything was great. We feel inspired to Take a Hike!

Great book!

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loved it. I didn't want to stop listening. it made me feel like I was out on the trail with him

just great

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What made the experience of listening to A Walk for Sunshine the most enjoyable?

I have also listened to Bill Bryson's Walk in the Woods, which was enjoyable and, of course, funny. But, I enjoyed A Walk for Sunshine even more. It was upbeat adventure filled with something new in every chapter.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved hearing the stories about the other hikers and animal encounters. It was also very informative about how many hikers manage to walk the entire Appalachian Trail. It was also encouraging to hear about his support team, which seemed to make all the difference. And, great to know this was all done for a charity. Heartwarming!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I listened to this book while doing my own daily walking, so I listened for about 1 hour per day. But, there were many days when I would get back home and continue to listen. I was glad that Jeff made it the entire way, but sorry to have the book end. Great listen through Audible!

Loved this book!

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narrator was good. story was a bit repetitive. overall message was good. worthwhile read if you have time.

good story, writing could use some work

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This was one of my favorite books about the Appalachian Trail. You feel as if you are on the journey and wish it would never stop. It's a first person journey that takes you from the why to the why not. As a trail book it does a great job taking you from Springer to Katahdin. Inspiring in so many ways to get out there and live the adventure as well as serve others whenever you can.

A wonderful inspirational recollection.

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great performance. enjoyed the story and the journey and the moral. excellent book. i highly recommend

excellent. i thoroughly enjoyed this one.

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If you could sum up A Walk for Sunshine in three words, what would they be?

this is a great book about the Appalachian tail and should be thought of as a good reading id for anyone who is thinking of taken it on

What did you like best about this story?

even if you have slon this book you should send some mone y to the sunshine hosue

lets walk togather

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Walk for Sunshine validates there are good people in this troubled world. A great read.

inspirational and uplifting

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