Just Passin' Thru

A Vintage Store, the Appalachian Trail, and a Cast of Unforgettable Characters

By: Winton Porter

Narrated by: Jones Allen

Like a well-crafted stage play, Just Passin' Thru delivers one suspenseful scene after another. But in this historic setting a store on the Appalachian Trail called Mountain Crossings the characters who show up are no fictional creations. They are the real-life stars of the author’s new life as a backpack-purging, canteen-selling, hostel-running, bandage-taping, lost-child finding, argument-settling, romance-fixing, chili-making man of many faces. Like any good drama, there are the good guys (and gals) and the weirdos, too. Some show up once (and that’s enough), and some appear again and again. Some are friends, and some dangerous. But all are united by two things: the author’s story-capturing talent, and whatever it is that lures them to attempt (or conquer) a 2,200-mile path that climbs and plummets from Georgia to Maine.

©2009 Winton Porter (P)2013 Audible Inc.

Loved the Tales!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. The narration was excellent, the stories interesting and overall, I was able to appreciate the care and concern Winston Porter had for those who walked their walk.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Just Passin' Thru?

When he relayed stories of the individuals he connected to and the love of his family.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No. I enjoyed listening to it in stretches... kind of like a hiker takes the trail.

Only bad thing....

I checked and there are no more books by Winton Porter.

Masterfully read, masterfully written. This may be my favorite Audible book out of a hundred or so I have listened to.

Wonderful, just wish there were more

The stories in this book are intriguing and the characters fascinating. This is one of those books that pulls you in and makes you want to keep going and going. The narration was excellent with just the right amount of voice changing and accents to add to the storytelling without being obnoxious or distracting.

Highly recommended.

Engaged read

Enjoyed every chapter of this book. I felt as I was there with each visitor encountered by Winston Porter. I can only hope to visit and meet him soon. Thank you for sharing Winton. God Bless and Happy Trails.

Love this book so much!

This book is excellent! I promise. Well written, well read. Heartwarming, interesting. One of my favorites ever.