Books like The Walk by Richard Paul Evans
Alan Christoffersen, a Seattle ad executive, is devastated when he loses his job, his home, and the love of his life all at once. Confronted with despair and the idea of ending his life, he chooses instead to go on a walk. With only the essentials, Alan sets out across the country toward the farthest point on his map—Key West, Florida. Along his travels he meets a variety of people whose stories and guidance help him confront his grief, rediscover purpose, and inspire a new sense of life.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Psychology/General Psychology
Authors: Richard Paul Evans
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