THE LAST HIKE

by Lee Lovelace

Narrated by: Jack de Golia

Production by: Lee Lovelace

Poignant and Moving!

The Appalachian Trail and those people Paul meets along his last hike play a pivotal role in his life. Fraught with health issues and a rare blood type that makes his survival almost nil, Paul decides to face the extreme weather conditions of what he calls his Last Hike. Joined on the hike with others also facing life issues, Paul and his new friends move forward encountering different hardships, companionship, love, and more.

Lee Lovelace tells a unique story with a twist at the end that will reduce the listener to tears. Lovelace draws upon his father’s journals and the memories from his mother to tell the story of his father’s journey in poignant and vivid details. The pain, joy, doubt, and finally love, are described in clear and graphic detail.

Jack de Golia narrates this tale of a man in pain who experiences the final joy of life coming full circle. de Golia gives a compelling narration of Paul’s journey with tonal inflections and a cadence reflective of Paul’s personality and experiences. I cannot think of a better narrator for this book than Jack de Golia. His skills and talents further enriched an already moving story.

A moving, and compelling story told by the son using his father’s words. Authentic and impressive, the listener cannot help but be moved. This is a book I highly recommend.

There were no issues with the sound or quality of this audiobook, it was well done.

This book was awarded the Audiobook Reviewer’s Choice Award as it was deemed to deserve a higher ranking than the standard 5-star rating.

Disclaimer: This Audiobook was provided in exchange for a non-bias, honest review.