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  • Lost on Purpose

  • The Adventures of a 21st Century Mountain Man, Book 1
  • By: Patrick Taylor
  • Narrated by: Roger Wayne
  • Length: 5 hrs and 59 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (185 ratings)

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Lost on Purpose

By: Patrick Taylor
Narrated by: Roger Wayne
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Publisher's summary

Lost on Purpose is the nonfiction adventure narrative of a former technology executive who took leave of the real world to reinvent himself as a 21st-century mountain man. In October-November 2013, Patrick Taylor crossed the Rocky Mountains alone on foot. He passed through one of the largest wilderness areas in the lower 48 to reach and retrace the route of Lewis and Clark in the winter. The sacrifices - vocationally, financially, emotionally - are measured against the benefits by the author in a refreshingly honest, humorous, and inspirational fashion.

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Woo Hoo for AW!

This is quite the enjoyable tale. I enjoy hiking but have never trekked. It was interesting to learn about his list, the people he met and his thoughts on his life. Woo hoo for AW!

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very adventurous

I really enjoyed this book. I'm checking to see if he wrote about his next journey

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Keep it Real

As good or better than it needs to be. Fine writer, excellent travel account, and a true arm chair adventure.

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A great story and easy to listen to

Love the narrator and the story line. Well written and detailed as if I was there with him

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Great Story- makes you want to get lost as well

Greatest story. Narrator has a fitting voice for this book. I definitely want to get lost in the mountains now.

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Interesting listen-especially if you enjoy the great outdoors!

I enjoyed this free snack listen as an audible member. I was looking for a book with great imagery of the outside and I got that! The narration was good and I liked feeling I could use all my senses while enjoying the book. Quick listen. As an animal lover I didn’t enjoy the trapping stories but understand they were part of his journey.

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awesome narrator

The narrator did not sound like he was reading.. He sounded like he was telling a story

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Those it's a great story

This accounting and story was inspiring and made me want to start laying down am adventure of my own. Great listen

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It was ok

I have no doubt this was an incredible journey for the author. unfortunately the story told was a bit on the dull side. I kept waiting for it to get interesting... and waited... and waited...

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Good stuff

Interesting story. If you like outdoor books, you will like this one a very much.

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