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The Pilgrimage: A Contemporary Quest for Ancient Wisdom
by Paulo Coelho
from HarperOne

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

• Source of inspiration
  This book does not necessarily contain any "answers", apart from the author's own personal revelations. What it DID do, for me, was to plant a seed. While I didn't agree with all of the religious content, I did appreciate the undertaking of a spiritual journey. This book opened my eyes to the incredible value of the self-discovery that comes from making such a trek. Two years after my first reading, I followed in the footsteps of Paulo Coelho and so many millions of other pilgrims, and made the same journey... more info

• Intense & Awesome Read
  I have read a number of Coelho's books now and I still think this one is the best (with the Alchemist and Fifth Mountain tied at a close 2nd). This book touched me deeply because I could easily see myself in Coehlo's struggles. It inspired me to resist evil/worldly forces and open myself to the divine purpose for my life. I really feel like reading this book gave me clarity that I never had before. I couldn't figure out why I kept getting "stuck" and felt so unfulfilled. I really felt like life was living... more info

• Paulo's own pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
  In this book Paulo Coelho narrates his journey to Santiago de Compostella, the book starts at Paulo's failed attempt to earn his Magus's sword, so his Master sends him to Europe to make this Pilgrimage that starts in France and ends in Spain in Santiago de Compostella, as a second chance to earn his sword. He is asigned a guide to go with him. In the beginning and for most of his journey, all that Paulo wanted was his sword, but then he realizes he is missing the point, that there are more lessons to be... more info

• The Camino - a test of body and character
  I read The Pilgrimage by Paulo Coelho soon after completing my own 800 km pilgrimage from St Jean Pied de Port in France to Santiago in the north-west of Spain.
  Readers who are looking for a factual, chronological, "travel book" of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela will be disappointed. There is only the vaguest chronology in the book. A few towns and important pilgrimage sites are mentioned. There is only a sketchy picture drawn of the terrain and countryside.
  But that is quite irrelevant. The... more info

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