I love a memoir that details triumphs, challenges, and travels and this was enjoyable on many levels. I loved traveling the world with Tom and getting to see and hear about parts of the world I'll never visit. I loved that he shared about the dog he adopted along the way. My biggest criticism was that I felt it was surface level at times. In memoirs surface level writing can really stand out and that happened here. Overall, an enjoyable and interesting memoir

After a close friend of Tom's died, Tom decided to take a walk around the world. Something he had been saving up for and dreaming of for a long time. So on April 2nd 2015 he finally starts his walk from New Jersey down through Latin America.
I did follow his Journey both on Instagram and YouTube, and was curious to see what he chose to write about in his book.
I think he did a good job of highlighting the most memorable parts of his journey, people and places.
When he got to Texas and before crossing the border into Mexico, he decides to adopt a dog, for companionship and protection. He found the perfect young dog and named her Savannah. It was a challenge at first since she was a young dog and could not for awhile, walk the daily distances they eventually traveled, but Tom had a push cart for his belongings and she spent part of her early time in there.
She turned out to be an amazing companion to him.
He did a great job at deciding what to put in the book which would keep everyone wanting to know more.
Tom is the tenth person and Savannah the first dog to walk around the world, coming across many obstacles for the seven years they were out there.
I highly recommend this journey.
I would like to thank NetGalley and Skyhorse Publishing for a copy of this book.

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3.5 stars rounded to 4

The World Walk is a memoir by Tom Turcich, documenting his seven-year journey walking around the world with his dog, Savannah. The book details the challenges of traveling on foot, camping outdoors most nights, and getting by with limited funds.

While I enjoyed the story overall, I found myself wanting more depth. Many transitions felt abrupt, and some details were either glossed over or left out entirely. At times, it seemed like chapters started in the middle of a conversation or story, prompting me to flip back a few pages to ensure I hadn't missed something.

I understand that condensing seven years of such an extraordinary adventure into a 300-page book is no easy task, and much was likely edited for length.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

This is a very interesting story, and the writing is generally good even if there are some abrupt transitions. The most interesting element is the personal and mental side, as sore feet are expected.

I love adventure stories and, especially, memoirs that tell about a person's own journey. The World Walk appeared to be right up my alley. I could not connect with the author. I made myself finish the book but found myself daydreaming and having to reread pages.

Wow, what a story, what an adventure. I enjoyed hearing about the experiences--even the scary ones of this book. Thank you for the opportunity to read this one!

A lot of people dream of seeing the world. But, for Tom Turcich, his walk around the world was no ordinary trip. When asked why he would attempt such a wild adventure, Tom's response is his biggest gift to readers -- "I want to see what I can become." In simplest terms, this is a compelling narrative about a man, his infinitely loyal dog, Savannah, and their travels across six continents as they experience a multitude of cultures, food, and landscape. But, more than that, this book examines the ideas of humanity and connection and how we experience both with others as well as within ourselves. Alongside Tom, the reader encounters sorrow and hardship, eclipsed by unexpected kindness and curiosity of friends and strangers, and witnesses the unparalleled companionship of a beloved dog -- a true joy. As the miles and years go on, readers wrestle with the same questions Tom asks of himself while walking – Who do I want to be? What are my truest values? How can I experience every aspect of myself? While most people will never embark on such a grand adventure as Tom's, readers may embrace the idea that all travel provides an opportunity to ask these questions, to learn about humanity and ourselves. The more we try to learn about the world, the more is revealed that we do not know. However, immersive travel can, if we allow it, pull back the curtain on who we are, on our values, and on how we connect with others. Ultimately, it is exactly as Turcich states -- "Traveling, you see, is a perpetual revealing."

The World Walk by Tom Turcich is a memoir detailing the author’s walk around the world. Tom and his dog, Savannah walked for seven years and encountered many challenges along the way. It’s a fascinating tale of humanity and the value of a canine companion. It’s an epic undertaking to walk around the world, Tom explains how lonely it can be but he also has plenty of time to reflect on his life.

I would recommend this book for readers who enjoy nonfiction and want to experience a walking trip around the world with Tom and his dog. He is honest about the challenges and dangers of his trip but the most prominent parts of the story are the people who go out of their way to help him. These people renew your faith in humanity and show how there are good people in all parts of the world.

Thank you Skyhorse Publishing and Netgalley for the advanced reader copy. All opinions are my own.

People are truly resilient and amazing. In his memoir, Tom Turcich recounts his harrowing journey of over 27,000 miles. Pick up The World Walk to read all about it.