This Earthly Pilgrimage: Tales and Observations on the Way

by Walter Wangerin Jr.

This is a compendium volume (omnibus) of three favorite books by Walter Wangerin Jr., Ragman and Other Cries of Faith, Little Lamb, Who Made Thee? and Miz Lil and the Chronicles of Grace. Includes several new stories.

Genres: Spirituality

640 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 2003

About the author

Walter Wangerin Jr. is widely recognized as one of the most gifted writers writing today on the issues of faith and spirituality. Starting with the renowned Book of the Dun Cow, Wangerin's writing career has encompassed most every genre: fiction, essay, short story, children's story, meditation, and biblical exposition. His writing voice is immediately recognizable, and his fans number in the millions. The author of over forty books, Wangerin has won the National Book Award, New York Times Best Children's Book of the Year Award, and several Gold Medallions, including best-fiction awards for both The Book of God and Paul: A Novel. He lives in Valparaiso, Indiana, where he is Senior Research Professor at Valparaiso University.

Reviews

[Daniel Burch · Rating 3 out of 5]

This collection of fiveish books is a wonderful to read. Wangerin knows how to highlight life experiences and share how they shaped his calling as a Lutheran pastor. The main complaint I have about this collection is just that… it’s a collection. I was interested in 3/5 books. The fourth and fifth books were slow and didn’t have much power to them, the other three were worth the read.

[Dayspring · Rating 5 out of 5]

This anthology is a collection of short stories and essays by Wangerin, including "Ragman and Other Cries of Faith." For me, these are Wangerin at his best. I love his attention to detail and ability to capture my imagination with any story he tells. Wangerin takes the mundane setting of an airport terminal where he waits for his flight, and draws me into a captivating reflection on individuals and life.

[Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has a devotional like quality to it for me, and it is my go to when I am feeling spiritually empty. I love the fact that there is such a variety of literature here, for all occasions. I would highly recommend.

[Debi · Rating 3 out of 5]

You just need to read him for the way he writes. I love the way he uses words. I love the way he teaches truth.

[kristine · Rating 4 out of 5]

individually, the ragman and the book of the dun cow get 5 stars. but this compilation of his works got bogged down by some of his essays, though still really good.