Reviews
Born to Walk: The Transformative Power of a Pedestrian Act by Kevin Patterson, Dan Rubinstein
jaredpence's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
4.0
kiramke's review against another edition
2.0
I'm generally a sucker for any contemplation about walking. This book references a lot of other great books; the problem is I've already read them and liked them. Not much new here, and I'm concerned with the parroting of some non-scientific fear-mongering about modern health. This was initially a DNF for me, not because I hated it, but because my Hoopla rental stopped working and I realized I didn't care enough to try again. Until this month when I had some spots to use up before they reset; the rest was fine but I don't have much to add to my review. 2.5
curiosityp's review against another edition
3.0
-a few spelling mistakes (Botantic instead of Botanic)
-although segments are linked by topic, sometimes they jump dramatically in regard to subject
-although segments are linked by topic, sometimes they jump dramatically in regard to subject
kandisebrown's review against another edition
4.0
A dense read that doesn't invite binging, it's also really interesting and thorough. Nice change to have this kind of work written though a Canadian lens with many Canadian stories, as well as a greater worldview.
One of the best things I've ever done in my life is take up a regular walk, and this book really enumerates all the benefits of that choice.
One of the best things I've ever done in my life is take up a regular walk, and this book really enumerates all the benefits of that choice.
meghan_is_reading's review against another edition
<3 yes please. More walkable cities and stuff
dustyloup's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
2.75
Too much of a hodge podge of topics for my taste but there are some good resources in there. I kept wondering - for as often as he references Solnit's Wanderlust, i should finally get down to reading it!
leethepea's review
3.0
Interesting book which I listened to as an audiobook during my daily walks. Few disjointed bits but it’s a good book about the joys and benefits of walking.
Main issue was the narrator is absolutely terrible at doing accents (especially Scottish!) so that was off-putting. Otherwise it would have had a higher rating
Main issue was the narrator is absolutely terrible at doing accents (especially Scottish!) so that was off-putting. Otherwise it would have had a higher rating
jo_king's review against another edition
4.0
Braden Wright did a great job narrating (though there were a number of unnecessary and distracting accents inserted). A great reminder of the importance of walking!
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