Born to Walk: The Transformative Power of a Pedestrian Act
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- €22.99
Publisher Description
The humble act of putting one foot in front of the other transcends age, geography, culture, and class, and is one of the most economical and environmentally responsible modes of transit. Yet with our modern fixation on speed, this healthy pedestrian activity has been largely left behind.
At a personal and professional crossroads, writer, editor, and obsessive walker Dan Rubinstein travelled throughout the U.S., U.K., and Canada to walk with people who saw the act not only as a form of transportation and recreation, but also as a path to a better world. There are no magic-bullet solutions to modern epidemics like obesity, anxiety, alienation, and climate change. But what if there is a simple way to take a step in the right direction? Combining fascinating reportage, eye-opening research, and Rubinstein’s own discoveries, Born to Walk explores how far this ancient habit can take us, how much repair is within range, and guarantees that you’ll never again take walking for granted.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
We knew that walking was good for you, but we didn’t know that the reasons why were so fascinating. When journalist Dan Rubinstein set out on foot, he had no idea how far the journey would take him. But the lifelong lover of walking’s trip soon stretched into a deeply personal odyssey. As he joins vastly different groups of people on walks, Rubinstein discovers the benefits extend not just to the body but to the mind and soul. We loved the free-flowing style of this uplifting memoir. Rubinstein’s unbridled passion is on full display as he recounts the positive impacts that walking has on his health and mood as well as the health and moods of the fascinating people he meets along the way. Narrator Braden Wright enlivens each section with accents that help us truly understand just how far the author’s travels have taken him. Don’t be surprised if you’re inspired to take this audiobook on your next stroll.
