Born to Walk: The Transformative Power of a Pedestrian Act

Rubinstein, Dan

ISBN 10: 1770411895 / ISBN 13: 9781770411890

Published by ECW Press, 2015

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1770411895I4N00

Synopsis:

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 UK, the US 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.

About the Author: Dan Rubinstein is a National Magazine Award-winning writer and editor. He contributes to publications such as The Walrus, the Globe and Mail, The Economist and enRoute, and has edited magazines in Ontario and Alberta. These days, he does most of his walking in Ottawa. Kevin Patterson is a medical doctor who works mostly in British Columbia and Nunavut. He is the author of the novel Consumption, the short story collection Country of Cold (which won the Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize), and the memoir The Water in Between: A Journey at Sea.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Born to Walk: The Transformative Power of a ...
Publisher: ECW Press
Publication Date: 2015
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket