Pedestrian crossing

In 2017, when she was a hyper-connected journalist, Laurence Bril felt increasingly overwhelmed by her digital life, to such an extent that she decided to press stop and distance herself, literally: during more than a year, she will let go of the Internet and social networks... to go for a walk. Throughout the chapters, the author testifies to the stages of her personal journey: how she became aware of her addiction to “all techno” and social networks; how walking has become obvious, and how the disconnection from digital has been accompanied by a reconnection with nature and with itself. In line with stories like Sur les chemins noirs by Sylvain Tesson or Wild by Cheryl Strayed, Pedestrian Passage is a magnificent ode to walking, seen as a way to slow down, (re)discover nature and reconnect with the essentials. , in a world that is going ever faster. With a fluid style, Laurence Brill describes the evolution of her practice: not sporty at all, she becomes a little more sporty over the kilometers, and takes on new challenges. After the simple pleasure of short walks, she discovers the deep satisfaction of completing a 35 kilometer hike, then the emotional intensity of mountain trails and races. An invigorating read, which makes you want to drop your smartphone, put on your sneakers and go get some fresh air. “How I escaped hyperconnection by walking. »