The Man Who Walked Backward (Audiobook)

from nancyadair

Plennie Lawrence Wingo is not a household name, although he went to great lengths endeavoring to achieve fame. A string of bad luck had hit Plennie, thanks to the Depression. Nearly penniless, he hit on an idea. People were doing all kinds of crazy things to break records in a quest for fame. Wit...

from Stbalbach

Ben Montgomery wrote a fantastic story about Grandma Gatewood so I looked forward to another folksy American character. The writing is what stands out, creative at times by non-fiction standards. But the writing can't overcome the lack of incident in Wingo's walk. As well, Wingo lacks depth of ch...

from muddyboy

This is the story of Plennie Wingo a man who walked backward over eight thousand miles. During the dust bowl living in Texas he and his wife fall on hard times. This is the era of flag pole sitting, marathon dancing and Charles Lindbergh. Plennie decides he will make a name for himself and make m...

from muddyboy

This is the story of Plennie Wingo a man who walked backward over eight thousand miles. During the dust bowl living in Texas he and his wife fall on hard times. This is the era of flag pole sitting, marathon dancing and Charles Lindbergh. Plennie decides he will make a name for himself and make m...