THE WALK WEST by Peter Jenkins
THE WALK WEST by Peter Jenkins with Barbara Jenkins. The second half of Peter's five-year walk across America. Here his new wife, Barbara, joins him as they attempt to walk from New Orleans to the coast of Oregon. Published in 1981 this book, often called A WALK ACROSS AMERICA 2, was an instant national best seller shooting up to #3 on The NY Times Best Sellers list and remaining a best seller for over fifteen years. Filled with inspiring people and places from west of the mighty Mississippi this book completed Peter's five year experience discovering America. Portions of the book written by Barbara Jenkins. Included along with A WALK ACROSS AMERICA in the Permanent Collection of The White House. Will someday be re-published.
Praise for THE WALK WEST:
*The INDIANAPOLIS STAR `A celebration. A tribute to a great nation and a great people.'
*The HOLLYWOOD REPORTER ` Thank goodness for people like Peter Jenkins.What we get to see of America is exciting. This really is a great country, filled with genuine personalities and charming eccentricities. This is the America we'd all like to know about.'
*The LOS ANGELES TIMES `A tribute.. lyric passages. Excellent description. The Jenkins'4800-mile pilgrimage is a reaffirmation of faith in man and nature.'
*The WASHINGTON POST `One heck of an adventure..Peter and Barbara are a good couple to travel with whose enthusiasm is infectious. Their prose is crisp and full of humor."
*The INDIANAPOLIS STAR `Through it all shines the real America, stripped of media hype and waiting for all of us to enjoy. It is a country of generosity, kindness and simplicity, built by people who work hard yet enjoy life to its fullest.'
