“Well-written, accessible, and succinct, Kristi Fondren’s Walking on the Wild Side tells the interesting story of the Appalachian Trail. Upon finishing a chapter, the reader is anxious to move onto the next one.”
Alan Graefe
professor of recreation, park, and tourism management at Penn State University
"Fondren takes readers on the most memorable of journeys. She portrays hikers ... Read morebraving both environmental and social elements, and, with remarkable sensitivity, she reveals that they are not so different than the rest of us. The Appalachian Trail is a microcosm of American society, and a fascinating one at that." 
John P. Bartkowski
University of Texas at San Antonio
"If you dream of hiking the Appalachian Trail this book should be on your bedside table."
Hike Bike Travel
"Though the book's aims are primarily scholarly, its brevity and approachable colloquial style make it accessible for students and lay readers."
Library Journal
"Succinct, clear, and captivating … an excellent contribution to the reading lists of hiking enthusiasts, leisure and recreation managers, and sport studies scholars interested in nature and the environment."
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