The Road to Santiago: Walking the Way of St James

by René Freund, Janina Joffe (Translation)

Each year, over 200,000 people pilgrimage to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Often called the Way of St. James, this journey has been an important Christian tradition for centuries. The Road to Santiago is one man’s incredible story of walking almost a thousand miles to experience it.

As René Freund learns, when you reach the edge of the European continent having walked along the Way of St. James—which pilgrims of former times thought to be the end of the world—only then do you realize that the old pilgrim’s saying is true: the journey does not end in Santiago. The journey begins in Santiago. In this vivid travelogue, Freund not only introduces us to the overwhelming natural beauty he encountered along the way, but also shares his experience of reaching his physical and psychological limits during the arduous journey.
 

Genres: Travel

120 pages, Paperback

Published October 15, 2016

Reviews

[Mark Gannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This books doesn't pretend to be anything except anything but a slightly modified transcription of the authors notes- but the author admits as much in the prologue. Overall, though, it is an excellent read. Short and sweet and easy to read, with an lovely ending. Five stars.

[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's on my bucketlist....

[Jasmine · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Way of St James is supposed to be such a remarkable journey, but this book breaks it down to a few amusing anecdotes. I didn't get a real sense of the journey, or how difficult it actually is. I enjoyed reading it, but it left me with very little insight into the Way.

[Marcus Gavin · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting read. A bit of a surprise at the end- but a happy one.

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolutely delightful account of walking the Camino. Freud has a wonderful way of storytelling, and I felt I was on the trip with them.

[Lee Prescott · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun one. I liked the author's pithy sense of humour. Probably not for Camino purists - not a huge amount of spiritual enlightenment, but an enjoyable read nevertheless.