Frances's Reviews > A Walk Across America

I found this book in a tiny library in Maine for 50 cents. I had not traveled in awhile and did not want to stop (had a return flight to catch unfortunately). So, I decided to live through Peter Jenkins and his epic tale of his walk across America. As a recent college graduate, Peter is a young man disillusioned with his country. He contemplates leaving it before settling on seeing it on foot.

Peter Jenkins'writing is simplistic and clichéd. One would think he is getting paid $100 every time he uses the phrase "walk across America." That drove me crazy.

On the other hand, Peter has some great stories, my favorite being when he meets the true mountain man. I loved his interactions with his dog as well. He also spends some time at a commune called "The Farm." In North Carolina he finds a close-knit black family who takes him in as one of their own. Mary Elizabeth, Zack and family have a huge impact on Peter. While it isn't the most profound or fascinating book, I enjoyed parts of it.

*spoiler alert!!!*
The worst part thing about this book is that he stumbles upon an evangelical church and therefore finds God. Sigh...