Miles to Go (The Walk Series)

I absolutely loved this book! I read the author's first book in this series "The Walk" and was thrilled there was another (this one). I think that Alan's story is one that we all can relate to - we just all don't have his courage and conviction to follow through with what he does. I can't imagine walking cross-country - yet when I was reading this book, I felt like I would truly like to do something like this! The author craftily takes us into the mind and heart of Alan Christoffersen who literally takes upon himself starting a new life. After losing everything (his wife, his business, his home) in "The Walk", he set off walking from Washington state to Key West, FL. We get to see those Alan encounters along his journey, how he is both defeated at times and how he uplifts others. That saying "there's a purpose for those who cross our paths" rings true in this book. Walking this unthinkably long journey, Alan is at one with nature, his thoughts, his spirit. All this changes him more than he at first realizes. And from what I'm sensing as I read this book #2 of the series, I truly doubt he could possibly return to being who he was when he eventually returns to Washington. The author does a fantastic job of taking the reader along every step of the way of Alan's journey. We learn about the places he walks through, the people he meets, even the things he eats. I was easily able to actually feel how Alan felt camping out under the stars of the wilderness based on how the author described it (even though I've never done this myself!). And I like the hope that is continuously portrayed within this book. Even toward the end, when the author has Alan doubting the entire journey, he shows us how Alan discovers the true reason of his venture. And who of us can't relate to that? We all go through periods in our lives where we doubt what we're doing, pursuing, thinking, planning, etc. We could easily stop going forward for fear of what may happen in the end. Yet, with hope, if we "plow ahead" we indeed may make the changes in our lives that is actually our "purpose" for being here. Purpose, hope and a heavenly direction are intertwined with Mr. Evan's story and he does a remarkable job in writing about it in such a way that as a reader, I felt like I was walking alongside Alan, feeling the same mile after mile under my very own feet. I felt at one with the characters of this book; they are alive and realistic. I easily pictured them in my mind, felt their issues, understood the reasoning behind their crossing paths with Alan and was pleased with their eventual outcome. I'm curious with what will continue with them! ... I can't wait for the next installment to come out! The book ends in such a way that on the one hand, Alan's hope is restored and his adventure continues - but a mysterious person is revealed that seems to be of significance to either Alan's past life or perhaps someone who's been in his journey's path along the way now toward his new life. Either way, I'm very curious to find out who this is, how the characters he's helped in this book continue on with their lives, and most of all, how Alan himself continues with his walk. Thank you so much to Mr. Evans for writing this walking journey of human hope for us readers. It's a different sort of story but the most wonderful kind that I've come across in a long time. I hope he writes many more installments to Alan's story - it's definitely helping me to envision life from a different perspective. I encourage everyone who hasn't read this book yet, and of course the first one (The Walk), to do so. These books are keepers; they're inspirational, motivational, thought-provoking, realistic- ones that I know I'll never forget and most likely will refer to in the future.

Please see product description for over-view, that will give you the bare bones of this novel. I will attempt to put into words how I feel about RPE and his novels. All are worth your time and you don't need much time at all because once you start reading any given one, you will shoot right though in record speed. They capture your heart and soul and, when you turn the last page, one can't help but reach for the next and crack the binding immediately. That's probably the worst thing I can say. I wish all series, including the "WALK", would be written as a whole, then debuted and released one per month!! MILES TO GO -- Alan's walking away from a destroyed life and saving himself and many others along the way. It's a wonderful novel. Richard Paul Evans has the ability to grasp your heart and mind - then propel your spirit into the characters. His novels are easy to read and the storylines are easy to follow. By no means do I suggest they are infantile. What I wish to convey is simply RPE can write a story that doesn't miss a beat. There will be no lost moments, no confusion or backtracking. You are graciously invited into the pages of "Miles To Go" and gently led through Alan's heartfelt, meaningful journey and the lives that intertwine. As a side note: Personally I love gothics and paranormal lines so "meaningful" journeys, like the novels from Evans, are not my first choice. I really don't like sappy stories - with that said, I will admit to being a loyal reader of RPE since "The Christmas Box" and he IS, by far, my favorite author. It just goes to show that even hard core paranormal types can love any type of writing ------ IF it's a down to earth, believable, heartfelt journey. RPE - you did it again! I continue to be a fan of your work!

Amazing book, fast delivery! Very pleased

This series by Mr. Evans is brilliant...God has given him such a skill to write a story within a story...I continue to read all his writtings and each time pre-order four/five copies to pass on to a circle of friends I have introduced to his work..on both sides of the Atlantic. having read the third segment as well we all now await a year for the next...a long wait for such good reading...Thankfully Claudine Franzson-taylor

I found this to be a wonderfully wise book that I seemed to read at the right time. It is seldom that I mark a book in any way but with this story I found myself underlining sentences and paragraphs that I know I will go back to.

I love this second in the series, However gutted that I cant get the next one on my kindle!! Whats going on??

Loved this series!