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The Pilgrimage: A Contemporary Quest for Ancient Wisdom (Paperback)

by Paulo Coelho (Author)
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Thorsons; New edition edition (6 Sep 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0722534876
  • ISBN-13: 978-0722534878
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.6 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 25,755 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'One of the few to deserve the term "publishing phenomenon"' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY 'His books have had a life-enhancing impact on millions of people.' THE TIMES 'His writing is like a path of energy that inadvertently leads readers to themselves, toward their mysterious and faraway souls.' LE FIGARO


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An extraordinary mixture of adventure story and guide to self-knowledge, this book recounts the spectacular trials of Paulo and his mentor, Petrus, as they journey across Spain in search of a miraculous sword. A compelling tale that delivers a powerful brew of magic and insight, The Pilgrimage recounts the amazing trials of Paulo Coelho and his mysterious mentor, Petrus, as they journey across Spain in search of a miraculous sword -- on a legendary road travelled by pilgrims of San Tiago since the Middle Ages. Paulo's visionary blend of mysticism, magical realism and folklore makes this an adventure story with a difference.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A Private Journey to Explore Self, 5 April 2007
Although "The Pilgrimage" is not Paulo Coelho's most exalted work, it is still a wonderful plunge into the mystical journey. In this book, he chronicles his own experiences on the road to Santiago de Compostela in the region of Galicia known as Celtic Spain. The journey is rich with allegory reflecting how we must face our own fears in order to engage in what he calls "the good fight". The Pilgrimage is reminiscent of Carlos Castañeda's apprenticeship with his mentor Don Juan. Paulo's guide is the enigmatic Petrus, who teaches him to face his own limitations and to break him from the "modernist" notion that our busy work is more important than exploring our inner world. There is a sweet discovery about the book that brings presence to a wisdom that includes mystical exercises worthy of our attention.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Profound!, 15 Jul 2002
Having discovered Paolo Coelho's writings by accident, I can never understand why "The Alchemist" is always in the Best Sellers list! I enjoyed The Alchemist as a good, thought provoking book, but for me The Pilgrimage reaches a far higher spiritual level. It has inspired me to walk El Camino one day when i get the chance - but inside I am already walking it! One of the few books I have read twice within the space of a year!
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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars A sad disappointment, 19 Dec 1999
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Having already read and greatly enjoyed "The Alchemsist" and "By the banks ..." I thought it likely that this book would also be worth reading. Unfortunately, thoughout the book, its themes were muddled and the whole story clouded in pseudo-religious nonsense. The narrator (supposed to be Coelho himself) comes across as being feeble-hearted and in desperate need of symbols of some mystical power. (Though we're neither told why he wants them, nor why they are important.) This is dull book by someone who is capable of so much more.
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3.0 out of 5 stars comparisons can be odious.
The Pilgrimage was very thought provoking but not up to the standard of the Alchemist. To follow the map of the long trek was fascinating - particularly as some of the place... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lilith

3.0 out of 5 stars Not his best book, but a fine read
Having read most of Coelho's books, this is, in spiritual content, not the most profound.
He mainly appears as a man driven by the material satisfactions of a spiritual... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Spilsbury

1.0 out of 5 stars Worst book I've EVER read!!!
I was a big fan of the Alchemist and have read a lot of spiritual/esoteric literature over the years, so I was shocked to discover how utterly abysmal this "biographical... Read more
Published 3 months ago by B. McManus

1.0 out of 5 stars Stuff and Nonsense
I am interested in spirituality and also planning to walk The Camino next year so I decided to buy this book, having never read a Coelho novel before. Read more
Published on 23 Aug 2007 by Dr. Philip Cokkinos

5.0 out of 5 stars 109 days on the Camino of Love Inspired by Coelho
In April 2003 I began a beautiful journey walking the path from my birth home to my spiritual home (Finnesterre), it took me 109 days & there are no words to describe the feelings... Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2004 by Mr Gary Davison

1.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening
The book Pilgrimage was a fantastic novel! It was intresting to read through and the RAM practices were applicable to everyday life and many of them are very useful! Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2003 by Sharanyaa

5.0 out of 5 stars I do believe Coelho walked El Camino
This book was my introduction to the Road to Santiago, which I walked on 1993, and I have no doubt that Coelho actually walked El Camino. Read more
Published on 18 Aug 2001 by pilar_piedra@hotmail.com

1.0 out of 5 stars Coelho should actually walk The Camino
It's ironic that while Coelho has inspired thousands to undertake the Pilgrimage to Santiago, it's patently obvious that he hasn't done so himself. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Very thought inspiring
I walked the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in May 2000 (800km). I read this book when I returned home after the pilgrimage. Read more
Published on 16 Aug 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars A book that can be the start to a long road
I have read the book, which is based on the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostella, on the road to Santiago. Read more
Published on 26 Sep 1999

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