The Journey Inward: A Path to Discovery, Determination, and the Value of Friendship

by Janet Charbonneau

Part memoir, part travelogue, The Journey Inward takes you on an exciting and life-changing journey across northern Spain. What started as a way to celebrate her 50th birthday suddenly became one of the most difficult challenges the author has ever faced. From the preparation for this incredible journey to the daily trek through ancient villages and over mountains, The Journey Inward captivates you with the magic that has called people to make this expedition for more than a thousand years. The Camino de Santiago, or The Way, has always been a personal and spiritual pilgrimage culminating at the magnificent Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. Having never hiked and armed with only her mental determination, the author artfully takes you through the daily ups and downs of the Camino as she faces the challenges of an injured knee, overcomes mental hurdles and celebrates emotional breakthroughs.The Journey Inward has something for everyone. Readers will cheer, cry and be inspired with every page as the author discovers the depths of her inner strength and experiences the magic of the Camino. This 440-mile walk changed her life. Her story is sure to touch yours, in unforgettable ways.

Genres: Nonfiction, Travel, Ebooks, Spain

239 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 10, 2018

About the author

Janet Charbonneau enjoys taking the road less traveled. She has spent her life chasing adventures and helping others. After leaving corporate America in her mid-30’s to chase dreams of blue water cruising, she climbed aboard her Harley Davidson motorcycle, spending 218 days traveling all lower 48 states, to help people living with disabilities. To make it interesting, she did the cross-country ride with her Golden Retriever, Bailey, tucked into her sidecar. Not long after those early adventures, Janet found herself walking the historic Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. In each case, she had zero experience until the day she decided to go. Always with purpose. Always with courage and determination.

For many years, she volunteered with Canines for Veterans as a board member, board chairman, and service-dog-in-training socializer and continues to support Assistance Dog organizations. She still enjoys volunteering and is currently the treasurer for the Military Appreciation Day - Charleston Chapter. She now resides in North Carolina with Holly, her Golden Retriever, working as an IT professional by day, writing books, and planning her next adventures in her spare time.