The Walk: A Novel
and over one million other books are available for Amazon Kindle. Learn more
Flip to back
Flip to front
The Walk: A Novel Paperback – January 8, 2013
See all 25 formats and editions
Hide other formats and editions
| Amazon Price | New from | Used from |
|
Hardcover, Deckle Edge
"Please retry"
|
—
|
$6.83 | $0.01 |
|
Mass Market Paperback
"Please retry"
|
—
|
$2.79 | $0.01 |
|
Audio CD, Audiobook, Unabridged
"Please retry"
|
$7.05 | $6.72 |
|
Unknown Binding
"Please retry"
|
—
|
— | — |
$8.85
FREE Shipping on orders over $35.
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
Gift-wrap available.
NO_CONTENT_IN_FEATURE
Start reading The Walk: A Novel on your Kindle in under a minute.
Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.
Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.
Want to know our Editors' picks for the best books of the month? Browse Best Books of the Month, featuring our favorite new books in more than a dozen categories.
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?.
|
Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
Taking a page from The Odyssey, bestseller Evans (The Christmas Box) launches a new series of inspirational novels with a serious misstep. In the novel's outset, once-successful Seattle advertising executive Alan Christoffersen loses everything important to him: his beloved wife dies after being thrown by a horse, his business partner steals all their clients for himself, and lenders re-possess Alan's home and cars. Anchorless, Alan decides to take a walk to "the furthest point reachable by foot," Key West, Fla., in search of new meaning. In short chapters, Evans covers the first 12 days of Alan's journey, taking him from Bellevue to Spokane, Washington; the journey is largely uneventful, filled in by details of Alan's meals at small-town diners and fast food joints. Lacking a sense of dynamics or immediacy, the first leg of Evans' epic is a contrived attempt at honest seeking.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Booklist
Evans’ latest inspirational novel is the first in a planned series about a man who sets out to walk across the country in the wake of a personal tragedy. At 28, Alan Christoffersen is the head of his own successful ad company, and madly in love with his wife, McKale. His life seems truly charmed, until McKale has an accident while horseback riding. She is left paralyzed, and to stay by her side, Alan leaves his business in the hands of his partner, Kyle, which proves to be a terrible misstep when Kyle cruelly betrays him. Then McKale dies. Bereft, Alan throws off the trappings of his old life and, with little more than a backpack and a tent, sets out to walk from his home in Bellevue, Washington, all the way to Key West, Florida. The idea of a man leaving on a soul-searching cross-country trek is an intriguing one, and the pages turn quickly. Future installments will prove whether Evans’ concept holds up, but this initial offering is definitely a journey worth taking. --Kristine Huntley
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
More About the Author
Richard Paul Evans
When Richard Paul Evans wrote the #1 best-seller, The Christmas Box, he never intended on becoming an internationally known author.
Officially, he was an advertising executive, an award-winning clay animator for the American and Japanese markets, candidate for state legislature and most importantly, husband and father. The Christmas Box was written as an expression of love for his (then) two daughters. Though he often told them how much he loved them, he wanted to express his love in a way that would be timeless. In 1993, Evans reproduced 20 copies of the final story and gave them to his closest relatives and friends as Christmas presents. In the month following, those 20 copies were passed around more than 160 times, and soon word spread so widely that bookstores began calling his home with orders for it.
His quiet story of parental love and the true meaning of Christmas made history when it became simultaneously the #1 hardcover and paperback book in the nation. Since then, more than eight million copies of The Christmas Box have been printed. The Emmy award-winning CBS television movie based on The Christmas Box starred Maureen O'Hara and Richard Thomas. Two more of Evans's books were produced by Hallmark and starred such well-known actors as James Earl Jones, Vanessa Redgrave, Naomi Watts, Mary McDonough and Academy award winner Ellen Burstyn. He has since written 10 consecutive New York Times bestsellers and is one of the few authors in history to have hit both the fiction and non-fiction bestseller lists. He has won three awards for his children's books including the 1998 American Mothers book award and two first place Storytelling World awards. Evans's latest book, The 5 Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me About Life and Wealth, is now available.
Of his success, Evans says: "The material achievements of The Christmas Box will never convey its true success, the lives it has changed, the families brought closer together, the mothers and fathers who suddenly understand the pricelessness of their children's fleeting childhood. I share the message of this book with you in hopes that in some way, you might be, as I was, enlightened."
During the Spring of 1997, Evans founded The Christmas Box House International, an organization devoted to building shelters and providing services for abused and neglected children. Such shelters are operational in Moab, Vernal, Ogden and Salt Lake City, Utah and Lucre, Peru. To date, more than 16,000 children have been housed in Christmas Box House facilities.
As an acclaimed speaker, Evans has shared the podium with such notable personalities as President George W. Bush, President George and Barbara Bush, former British Prime Minister John Majors, Ron Howard, Elizabeth Dole, Deepak Chopra, Steve Allen, and Bob Hope. Evans has been featured on the Today show and Entertainment Tonight, as well as in Time, Newsweek, People, The New York Times, Washington Post, Good Housekeeping, USA Today, TV Guide, Reader's Digest, and Family Circle. Evans lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his wife, Keri, and their five children.
When Richard Paul Evans wrote the #1 best-seller, The Christmas Box, he never intended on becoming an internationally known author.
Officially, he was an advertising executive, an award-winning clay animator for the American and Japanese markets, candidate for state legislature and most importantly, husband and father. The Christmas Box was written as an expression of love for his (then) two daughters. Though he often told them how much he loved them, he wanted to express his love in a way that would be timeless. In 1993, Evans reproduced 20 copies of the final story and gave them to his closest relatives and friends as Christmas presents. In the month following, those 20 copies were passed around more than 160 times, and soon word spread so widely that bookstores began calling his home with orders for it.
His quiet story of parental love and the true meaning of Christmas made history when it became simultaneously the #1 hardcover and paperback book in the nation. Since then, more than eight million copies of The Christmas Box have been printed. The Emmy award-winning CBS television movie based on The Christmas Box starred Maureen O'Hara and Richard Thomas. Two more of Evans's books were produced by Hallmark and starred such well-known actors as James Earl Jones, Vanessa Redgrave, Naomi Watts, Mary McDonough and Academy award winner Ellen Burstyn. He has since written 10 consecutive New York Times bestsellers and is one of the few authors in history to have hit both the fiction and non-fiction bestseller lists. He has won three awards for his children's books including the 1998 American Mothers book award and two first place Storytelling World awards. Evans's latest book, The 5 Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me About Life and Wealth, is now available.
Of his success, Evans says: "The material achievements of The Christmas Box will never convey its true success, the lives it has changed, the families brought closer together, the mothers and fathers who suddenly understand the pricelessness of their children's fleeting childhood. I share the message of this book with you in hopes that in some way, you might be, as I was, enlightened."
During the Spring of 1997, Evans founded The Christmas Box House International, an organization devoted to building shelters and providing services for abused and neglected children. Such shelters are operational in Moab, Vernal, Ogden and Salt Lake City, Utah and Lucre, Peru. To date, more than 16,000 children have been housed in Christmas Box House facilities.
As an acclaimed speaker, Evans has shared the podium with such notable personalities as President George W. Bush, President George and Barbara Bush, former British Prime Minister John Majors, Ron Howard, Elizabeth Dole, Deepak Chopra, Steve Allen, and Bob Hope. Evans has been featured on the Today show and Entertainment Tonight, as well as in Time, Newsweek, People, The New York Times, Washington Post, Good Housekeeping, USA Today, TV Guide, Reader's Digest, and Family Circle. Evans lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his wife, Keri, and their five children.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
109 of 119 people found the following review helpful
By
Elizabeth Treier
on April 10, 2010
Format: Hardcover
5 Comments
Sending feedback...
Who hasn't thought of walking away from their life at one point or another? In Richard Paul Evan's new book, Alan, the main character does just that after he looses everything, including his beloved wife. This is the first of 5 installments as he journeys on foot across the country while coming to terms with all he has lost. It is a very capitvating story and moves quickly. Although the book has it's own satisfying ending, you definitely remain very attached to Alan and are left looking forward to hearing about the rest of his journey!
Thank you for your feedback.
If this review is inappropriate, please let us know.
Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again
142 of 165 people found the following review helpful
By
Celia F. Hahn
on April 30, 2010
Format: Kindle Edition
Verified Purchase
13 Comments
Sending feedback...
I feel I've been had! If I'd know that Alan's trek across America was nothing more than a serial story to be spread across many volumes, I would not have started the journey!
The story is simple, the people Alan encounters traveling across Washington state (Not across America to Key West) are forgettable. It turns out to be a journal of his meals and B&B's. It's not even a good 'feel good' book if that's your cup of tea.
I found it offensive that I'd get to the end of the (Kindle) book to see a "join Alan in April 2011 as he continues his walk". Come on. This is not much more than a Saturday afternoon serial at the movies that never ends.
Nowhere in the promotional material does it indicate this is the beginning of a multi-part story. Bad on the publisher.
Believe me, there was nothing I read here that could possible keep me interested for a year from now.
The story is simple, the people Alan encounters traveling across Washington state (Not across America to Key West) are forgettable. It turns out to be a journal of his meals and B&B's. It's not even a good 'feel good' book if that's your cup of tea.
I found it offensive that I'd get to the end of the (Kindle) book to see a "join Alan in April 2011 as he continues his walk". Come on. This is not much more than a Saturday afternoon serial at the movies that never ends.
Nowhere in the promotional material does it indicate this is the beginning of a multi-part story. Bad on the publisher.
Believe me, there was nothing I read here that could possible keep me interested for a year from now.
Thank you for your feedback.
If this review is inappropriate, please let us know.
Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again
84 of 102 people found the following review helpful
By
Tyler
on April 28, 2010
Format: Hardcover
6 Comments
Sending feedback...
I read the walk about 2 weeks ago, I really enjoyed the story and the characters, however, there were a few things that I found irritating. First there is so much blank space in the book. You read 2, 3, 4 pages and then there are 2 blank pages, which if you cut that out, the book would be about half the size. It was simply for page fillers and a little misleading. I also think he left out a lot and focused too much on what the main character had to eat. I feel like this book is somewhat of a cash cow, and that greed may be the reason for the 5 part series. In all honesty he SHOULD have just put all 5 books in 1. I am really curious for the next one...but am I going to remember it a YEAR from now? Possibly not. It is definately not worth $22 as it's a very short simple story. I also feel it may be a slight rip off of Paulo Coelho's "The Alchemist" which is amazing.
Thank you for your feedback.
If this review is inappropriate, please let us know.
Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again
37 of 45 people found the following review helpful
By
Misty Lyn
on May 9, 2010
Format: Hardcover
Verified Purchase
5 Comments
Sending feedback...
The title says it all. The only word that came to mind when I turned the last page of this "novel" was "huh?"--and I'm generally a fairly literate woman. The first 1/2 of the book was difficult for me as I kept having to force myself to suspend my disbelief. Alan, a man in the throes of an extravagant lifestyle, suddenly finds out his wife has been in an accident(ok, I'll buy that); sits with his dying wife as his business partner sells him down the river (this betrayal plotted long before McKale's accident...and Alan doesn't NOTICE? HELLO? OK, I'm TRYING to buy it); and is forced into the realization that his dead wife's inability to handle their finances leads to a sudden foreclosure about which he knew nothing (wait a sec....ok, now I'm just NOT buying it). Those events alone, specifically not knowing the inside of his business or domestic financial situation, left me wanting to smack Alan square in the forehead and issue a terse "grow up". When Alan then walks away from his life, relying on his model-friend to clean up his mess and send him the money, I completely lost respect for AND interest in the main character. The words "man up" come to mind. As Alan walks, I found myself wishing him very large blisters. The walk itself is a huge disappointment. NOTHING HAPPENS. Words of wisdom are offered by strangers who seem to me to take huge chances by being alone with Alan in a number of strange situations. What modern woman meets a seemingly homeless man in a diner, joins him later in his hotel room, rubs his feet and then waxes poetic about her past? I wanted to throw her into a Friday the 13th movie and scream, "SEE? Do you SEE what can happen??Read more ›
Thank you for your feedback.
If this review is inappropriate, please let us know.
Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again
58 of 74 people found the following review helpful
By
PartIrishman
on May 4, 2010
Format: Kindle Edition
Verified Purchase
6 Comments
Sending feedback...
The publisher is a genius. The problem: How to get people to spend $50 for an e-book? The solution: Take a story. Spread it out over 5 installments and charge $10 for each. Oh, and get them to wait 4 years for the conclusion. If you can read a "book" in a few hours, it's not a book. It's a short story and should be priced accordingly.
Now, if you can get past the fact you've been ripped off, you now have to suffer through a redundant story. The first third of the "book" details how our beloved main character goes from riches to rags. We shed a tear and then we finally get to The Walk. If you like diners, milkshakes, and waitresses named Flo, you'll love the last 2/3 of this "book". Our man walks from Seattle to Spokane enjoying burgers and malts. Boring. Save your cash for a real milkshake. At least the milkshake will stay with you longer than this "book" will.
Now, if you can get past the fact you've been ripped off, you now have to suffer through a redundant story. The first third of the "book" details how our beloved main character goes from riches to rags. We shed a tear and then we finally get to The Walk. If you like diners, milkshakes, and waitresses named Flo, you'll love the last 2/3 of this "book". Our man walks from Seattle to Spokane enjoying burgers and malts. Boring. Save your cash for a real milkshake. At least the milkshake will stay with you longer than this "book" will.
Thank you for your feedback.
If this review is inappropriate, please let us know.
Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again
15 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By
Robin Waters
on April 24, 2010
Format: Hardcover
Comment
Sending feedback...
Good book - well written - BUT I had no idea when I bought it that I was, in essence, getting a prologue. No beginning,middle and end, just the first of 5. - Let's see at $22.00 each retail, (much better at Amazon of course)x 5, we're talking real $$'s for 1 complete story. - Good story start, but too expensive a book for me. - Felt cheated that it wasn't more obvious on the cover exactly what I was getting.
Thank you for your feedback.
If this review is inappropriate, please let us know.
Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again
Customer Images
Most Recent Customer Reviews
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
