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Alice's journey begins as all good journeys do: hitting on the sales guy at REI. After a tumultuous breakup, a quick career transition, family upheaval, and a sobriety journey that didn't fix her life quite as much as she expected it to, Alice decides that the only way to solve all her problems is to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. But as she begins preparing for the months-long quest, she realizes the answers she's seeking might not be on top of a snow-covered mountain. Especially since she just learned there was snow in California.
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Chuck full of laughs to lift anyone's spirits.
- By Laura Boogaert on 09-22-24
By: Ginny Hogan
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- Ryan Parsons
- 11-28-20
Tom for President!
All of Tom’s books have been great so far, and having him read them is even better!
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- C.B.
- 12-04-11
Bodett never disapoints
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I would recommend this book to anyone wanting a relaxed read
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Better Part of the End of the Road?
There was not just one, its the entire book, a true bit of Alaska life
Have you listened to any of Tom Bodett’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Yes, and as always its a grand preformance
If you could rename The Better Part of the End of the Road, what would you call it?
I would not rename
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- Edward Walden
- 05-28-16
Another great visit to the End of the Road
It's always good to check in and see how the folks are doing in The End of the Road , Alaska . Always a good place to visit . Some times I even think about settling down there .
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- Annie Walsh
- 10-16-16
Another great set of stories
I love listening to Tom Bodett stories his storytelling is amazing. Makes you long to live there.
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- Joshua
- 07-22-15
Another touching addition to the series
Tom Bodett's End of the Road series is a collection of beautifully told stories. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad... always full of heart. There is nothing else like it.
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- Gerald McKay
- 04-26-16
Brilliant storytelling
Where does The Better Part of the End of the Road rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
This is the best combination of story and voice I've ever heard. I hardly remember this fellow, but am now going to find the rest of his stuff.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Imagine if Garrison Keillor was four times as funny and had a pleasant voice.
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