Trespassing Across America
Trespassing Across America
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Brief
Trespassing Across America
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2016288
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • 2010s
2016
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Trespassing Across America by Ken Ilgunas is a travel memoir recounting Ilgunas's solo hike from the Alberta tar sands to Texas along the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline. Through encounters with various individuals, from supportive ranchers to hostile landowners, Ilgunas grapples with environmental issues and personal challenges, ultimately concluding the pipeline is detrimental after his arduous 1,700-mile trek.
Adventurous
Contemplative
Inspirational
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
2,479 ratings
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Review Roundup
Ken Ilgunas' Trespassing Across America captivates readers with its adventurous spirit and environmental advocacy as the author hikes the Keystone XL pipeline route. The narrative is praised for its humor, introspective insights, and vivid descriptions. However, some found the pace uneven and the environmental message occasionally overbearing. Overall, it's a thought-provoking blend of personal journey and ecological commentary.
Who Should Read Trespassing Across America?
Trespassing Across America by Ken Ilgunas will captivate readers who relish adventure, environmental issues, and introspective travelogues. Fans of Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild and Cheryl Strayed's Wild will find kinship in Ilgunas' journey across the Keystone XL pipeline route, blending compelling personal narrative with ecological consciousness.
2,479 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
288
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • 2010s
2016
Adult
18+ years
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