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    The Pilgrimage
    The Pilgrimage
    The Pilgrimage
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    The Pilgrimage

    Written by Paulo Coelho

    Narrated by Sean Runnette

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    The Pilgrimage paved the way to Paulo Coehlo's international bestselling novel The Alchemist. In many ways, these two volumes are companions—to truly comprehend one, you must read the other.

    Step inside this captivating account of Paulo Coehlo's pilgrimage along the road to Santiago. This fascinating parable explores the need to find one's own path. In the end, we discover that the extraordinary is always found in the ordinary and simple ways of everyday people. Part adventure story, part guide to self-discovery, this compelling tale delivers the perfect combination of enchantment and insight.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperAudio
    Release dateMay 5, 2009
    ISBN9780061805998
    Author

    Paulo Coelho

    One of the most influential writers of our time, Paulo Coelho is the author of thirty international bestsellers, including The Alchemist, Warrior of the Light, Brida, Veronika Decides to Die, and Eleven Minutes. He is a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters and a United Nations Messenger of Peace. Paulo is the recipient of 115 international prizes and awards, among them, the Chevalier de l'Ordre National de la Légion d'Honneur (Legion of Honor). Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1947, he soon discovered his vocation for writing. He worked as a director, theater actor, songwriter, and journalist. In 1986, a special meeting led him to make the pilgrimage to Saint James Compostela (in Spain). The Road to Santiago was not only a common pilgrimage but a turning point in his existence. A year later, he wrote The Pilgrimage, an autobiographical novel that is considered the beginning of his literary career. He lives in Geneva, Switzerland.

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    3.5/5

    779 ratings19 reviews

    What our readers think

    Readers find this title to be a fascinating and original book that opens their minds in unexpected ways. It incorporates rituals and encourages reflection on daily activities for a spiritual journey. The trials and exercises in the book are interesting and can help readers be more positive and find serenity in life. The story of uprighting the heavy cross despite bandaged and injured hands is particularly poignant. Overall, this book is mystical and thought-provoking, showcasing the author's mastery of obscurity.

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    • 5/5
      I really love it as it shows how we all can reflect about our daily activities and bring them into our own spiritual journey.
    • 4/5
      Not what I was expecting by any means but this is a very will written journey that will take along... but only if you decide to go.
    • 4/5
      A Good read loved the rituals incorporated in the book...
    • 5/5
      Fascinating and original book. A must read. Will get you hooked to read more from this author.
    • 3/5
      If you believe in God this book will be more significant to you. The various trials Paul is put through on his journey are nevertheless interesting and the various exercises he is asked to perform seem like they could help someone to be more positive and find serenity in life. The story of uprighting the heavy cross despite having bandaged and injured hands was particularly poignant. Perhaps we should face our fears in life and choose to be reborn each day to truly value our brief lives? Mystical and even abstruse at times this is yet another book by the master of such obscurity.
    • 5/5
      Opens your mind in an unexpected way. Definitely a wonderful journey ❣️

      1 person found this helpful

    • 1/5
      This is the only book by Coelho I have tried to read and I don't intend to finish it. It is far too Carlos Casteneda for me.
    • 4/5
      Thoughtful. The section about death truly reached out to me.
    • 4/5
      audio book, i think the oleft parts out and the book has more content. Just order the book to compare. I liked the German version of this CD with the background noises. I felt I am right there with him. Made me google map the trial. Whish I could go. Great atmosphere on the Cdl.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      This is the story of a journey on the Road to Santiago, which we nowadays generally term the “Camino”.

      The protagonist and storyteller is called Paulo, like the author, so perhaps this tale is authentic and autobiographical, perhaps not.

      Paulo is a member of some sort of esoteric organization called RAM and he describes in the book´s Prologue his ordination as a master of the Order of RAM, when he receives a new sword from his own Master. But he should have refused the sword; since he didn`t he will have to begin his quest for it all over again.

      Paulo´s wife has been entrusted with the sword instead of him. The two fly to Barjados; she has been told what she has to do with the sword, while he must go to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and be guided along the Road to Santiago.

      He arrives there and seeks out a Mme Lourdes, as he has been instructed to. He undergoes a ceremony during which he is told “may you obey the one who is your guide, even though he may issue an order that is homicidal, blasphemous, or senseless”. The guide would be waiting for him two kilometres outside of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.

      He is almost tricked by a gypsy to take him as a guide but is saved by the arrival of the correct guide, Petrus. (The gypsy had in fact been the devil.)

      Petrus tells him he will meet a devil somewhere along the Road.

      During the pilgrimage Petrus teaches Paulo several spiritual exercises with which the reader is also presented, e.g. the seed exercise, the Messenger Ritual, the arousal of intuition (the water exercise), and the Buried Alive exercise.

      Petrus has Paulo perform these exercises several times during the pilgrimage.

      Here is the speed exercise:
      Walk for twenty minutes at half the speed at which you normally walk. Pay attention to the details, people, and surroundings. The best time to do this is after lunch.
      Repeat the exercise for seven days.

      Petrus explains that he is not guiding Paulo to his sword; it is the latter´s job, solely and exclusively to find it. He is here to lead him along the Road to Santiago and to teach him the RAM practices.

      “When you travel, you experience, in a very practical way, the act of rebirth. You confront completely new situations, the day passes more slowly --- You begin to attach much more importance to the things around you because your survival depends upon them. You begin to be more accessible to others because they may be able to help you in difficult situations.”

      In the Messenger Ritual, Paulo learns the name of his messenger, which must remain secret. He must accept the messenger as a friend, listen to his advice, ask for help when necessary, but never allow him to dictate the rules of the game.

      They go to a house where they have been told there is a curse, and there encounter an old woman and a dog. Paulo speaks strange words and the dog attacks them. He is permeated by feelings of love, agape. He apparently has exorcised the old woman´s demons.

      The agape he experiences is a higher form of love. The strange language is divine grace and is one of the RAM practices for the Road to Rome (another pilgrimage). What Paulo has experienced is the gift of tongues which is related to direct communication with the Holy Ghost.

      Eros is “the feeling of love that exists between two people”, philos is love in the form of friendship, while agape is “a feeling that suffuses, that fills every space in us and turns our aggression to dust”. “Agape is total love. It is the love that consumes the person that experiences it. Whoever knows and experiences agape learns that nothing else in the world is important – just love.”

      Petrus forces Paulo to climb a dangerous waterfall, which he does not feel capable of, but manages,

      Paulo encounters the dog again and has to fight it, The dog contains various demons, hence its name, Legion. With the aid of agape, Paolo wins the battle though his leg is bleeding badly.

      He realizes that he cannot find his sword until he discovers why he wants to find it and what he needs it for. That was the secret of his sword.

      Paulo becomes his own Master and learns to communicate with the Universe, He is filled with agape and transforms himself into a Master. The Road to Santiago begins to “walk him”.

      With his new insights and transformation he is guided by a lamb to his sword.

      The author´s style (or perhaps the style of the English translator) is clear, simple and direct. The book is thus exceedingly readable; it is filled with wisdom and provides us, as stated, with valuable, practical, spiritual exercises.

      This book is thus yet another masterpiece from the pen of this author, and I highly recommend that you read it. It will in fact warrant several reads.
    • 4/5
      Much to contemplate upon, as the 'language' is universal, although each person's journey is personal. Always something new to unearth.
    • 2/5
      I really like Paulo Coelho, and that's why this book disappointed me. The story just kind of drags on and on, and the whole narrative feels a little thin.
    • 1/5
      first, this book isn't about El Camino de Santiago at all. it takes a HUGE back seat to Coelho's narcissism.

      second, this was nothing more than a bunch of new age, humanist, mumbo-jumbo. when he started talking about invoking your personal devil to help you i put it down.

      maybe i just don't "get it". but "The Alchemist" i did get, and enjoyed immensely. when Coelho sticks to universal human truths he shines. when he starts talking about the sacred "Order of RAM" he loses me.
    • 1/5
      Mystical rubbish! I'm more cross with myself for wasting time reading it than with the book itself. If you're looking for answers or insight into some of life's questions, this self-indulgent ramble isn't it.
    • 3/5
      I enjoyed Coelho's book, The Alchemist, quite a lot. And I have been thinking of making the spiritual pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago for some time now. So I was looking forward to reading this (non-fiction?) book about his own journey on this well-know path . But I was mostly disappointed in the book.

      The notes in the back of my book point out that Coelho spent much of his youth following in the footsteps of Carlos Castaneda, and there was something of that kind of mystical journey in this book. I've had a fascination with Castaneda, too, and have read all of his books more than once. But those books, even when they are totally weird, ring true to me. And this one didn't. So much so that I am not even certain this book is non-fiction.
    • 1/5
      I just couldn't get into it, mysticism just isn't for me, i guess.
    • 5/5
      This book is has been such an inspiration to me that I am now planning to do this Pilgimage myself. Beautiful and poetic.
    • 4/5
      Interesting spiritual journey, to be read again.
    • 2/5
      This was a gift from somebody who mistook my collecting The Alchemist in different languages for a fanatical love of all things Paulo Coelho. Sadly it doesn't have the qualities that give the other book appeal outside the New Age movement of which I am not a part.