"With fervour and a strong commitment to research, Rubinstein unpacks his simple manifesto: 'Walk more. Anywhere.'" -- Quill & Quire "Walking long distances daily is good for your health. We know that. But Rubinstein goes several steps further with this thought-provoking, transcendent book on the benefits of covering the miles on foot." -- Toronto Star " Born to Walk should be required reading for Canadian politicians, policy-makers, planners and pedestrians." -- Winnipeg Free Press "[ Born to Walk ] shows how putting one foot in front of the other intersects with nearly every facet of the human experience, from mental health to economics to creativity, with no shortage of scientific firepower to back it up." -- Edmonton Journal "Few books treat walking so big-heartedly and open-mindedly as this one or with such exploratory, wide-ranging study.

" -- Literary Review of Canada "Rubinstein is at a crossroads in his life and walking provides the balm to get through it. It is full of personal stories about those he walks with: police on the beat, members of Canada's First Nations, hikers, you name it." -- Books Or Bust "This is an inherently inspirational work, and one that holds real promise for social change. Add to that: reading it is often a delightfully visceral experience. Born to Walk invigorates -- it convinces you that it's time to get off the couch, lace up your sneakers, and rediscover the simple pleasure of a good walk." -- Straight.com "An unhurried and encyclopedic study of a basic and simple movement that touches upon nearly everything else we do. Like a good ramble over variable terrain, the book is filled with unexpected objects and insights.

" -- EVENT Magazine.