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Why I walk : taking a step in the right direction / Kevin Klinkenberg.

by Klinkenberg, Kevin.

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New Society Publishers, c2014.

Walking -- Economic aspects.

Walking -- Health aspects.

Walking -- Social aspects.

9780865717725 (pbk.)

vii, 167 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Includes index.

"The American Dream is a sprawling, single-family home in a “good neighborhood”, but those who aspire to suburbia’s white picket fences and grassy yards must typically endure exorbitant transportation costs and excruciating, gridlocked commutes. Why I Walk is the fascinating story of one man’s decision to reject this notion and everything it entails, one step at a time. In this intimate manifesto, author Kevin Klinkenberg goes beyond the typical arguments against suburbia, showing how walking on a daily basis actively benefits: His finances -- His sense of personal freedom -- His social life -- His health. By focusing directly on the real, measurable advantages of choosing to be a pedestrian, Why I Walk makes a convincing case for ending North America’s love affair with the automobile. This highly readable, first-person narrative handily provides the answer to the pressing question, “Why do I walk”? Why? Because getting there is twice the fun."--Back cover.

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