The Walk by Richard Paul Evans

When I took the kids to the library the other night, I found a few audio books for me. Last night on my way to the drive-in movie I finished one. The Walk, by Richard Paul Evans. This is the first book I listened to on audio that I would have bought to read. The reason I decided to get it from the library is, I already have too many books to read!!!! Going to be awhile before I get through them. One unique thing about this audio book is it was read by the author. This is the first time a book I bought to listen to was read by the author. I have read a few books by Richard Paul Evans. He writes sweet stories.
This is a story about Alan Christofferson. He was an ad executive in Seattle, owned his own company. In the same time period, he lost the love of his life, his house, and his company. He came to the point he was considering suicide to end his misery. Instead he decides to take a walk. He took only the barest of essentials and heads for the furthest point on the map away from Seattle, Key West, Florida.
While walking he meets people along the way. The stories they tell him, and the lessons they have learned, save his life. It helps him start to heal. It is a life-changing journey.
This was a short book. I was glad I checked it out instead of buying it. I would have read it in an afternoon and be out $15 or more. Wait a minute............is that why people use the library? Interesting concept!
I am rating this book a #4. I am on a trend of rating books higher than usual. Either I am being generous or finding some great books.