A Walk for Sunshine by Jeff Alt
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.
ENGAGING. --Newsday, NY
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
Alt wrote a book about his 147-day hiatus from civilization. Give him an afternoon and he could write a book on the art of hiking as well.... --ESPN
ALT NAILS THE TRAIL EXPERIENCE. --Chicago Sun-Times
A humorous and inspirational account of a man who thru-hiked as a fundraiser, emphasizing the importance of pursuing dreams. --Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Alt reflects on how sleeping with a skunk, being chased by a bear, charged by a bull, blisters, insects, and weird food cravings changed him in profound and positive ways. --The News-Press, FL
There are numerous books on hiking the Appalachian Trail, but Alt tells the story best.... --Maine Outdoor Journal
ENLIGHTENING and INSPIRING. --Blue Ridge Outdoors
Alt's conversational writing style makes one feel like a participant rather than an observer.... --Library Journal
THE AUTHOR'S SENSE OF HUMOR IS REFRESHING...An easy and enjoyable read strewn with laughter at nature's antics and stark realities of life. As Jeff is faced with daily dilemmas in out-of-the-ordinary circumstances, he begins to reach deep within himself to discover what most of us may never take the time to find out--his true being. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. --Nature Society News
Jeff Alt hike d] the entire 2,160-mile Appalachian Trail to raise money for the Sunshine Home (Inc.)...Alt's brother Aaron, who has cerebral palsy, lives at Sunshine...Jeff tells how he made friends along the trail, tried to court his future wife and what happens when a hungry hiker comes to town and meets up with Krispy Kreme doughnuts.... --Associated Press
Inspiration for living your life the best you can.... --Roanoke City Magazine, VA
I recommend this book to anyone who is a hiker, or who has a physical goal they want to reach, whether it's running a race, climbing a mountain, or winning a championship because you learn so much about the qualities needed to accomplish a daunting task. -- Enthusiastic About Life
Jeff's book is unique because it not only documents his personal journey on the AT but also captures the real challenges and joy of trekking for a cause. It ain't sunshine all the time to push through boundaries to accomplish a goal your heart truly is set to achieve. In this edition, I appreciated Jeff's outline in the end of concrete steps to take in order to make one's social cause a success for those of us who wish to make hiking a tool to make a difference. -- Brown Gal Trekker
Jeff Alt's exploits have been featured on ESPN, Hallmark Channel, the Associated Press, and other outlets. Alt is a well-known author and a gifted public speaker. He is the author of four books: Four Boots, One Adventure, Get Your Kids Hiking, and A Walk in the Sun. A Walk for Sunshine got first prize in the 2009 Fore Word Reviews Book of the Year Awards, first place in the 2009 National Best Books Awards sponsored by USA Book News, and bronze in the 2010 Living Now Book Awards sponsored by Jenkins Group. Both the 2014 Living Now Book Awards and the 2013 IndieFab Award in Family and Relationships awarded Get Your Kids Hiking with Bronze.
The Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) is where Alt belongs. He and his wife have hiked the Appalachian Trail and the John Muir Trail, and he has carried his 21-month-old daughter across an Irish path.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780825308499 |
| ISBN 10 | 0825308496 |
| Title | A Walk for Sunshine |
| Author | Jeff Alt |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Beaufort Books |
| Year published | 2017-09-09 |
| Number of pages | 285 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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