The Pilgrimage (Plus)

It reminded me to always be brave, make bold decisions, and get excited about continuously feeling outise of my comfort zone, grow and learn! I highly recommend this book, specially if you are exploring changes in life.

I enjoyed this book but the edition I received seems to be incomplete. It ends before he gets to Santiago de Compostela and the back seems to have room for insights, interviews and more. I don't understand how the store (and Harper) can sell an incomplete book???

Separately from the above issue, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and am planning to do the Camino next year. It is well written, the English translation is virtually flawless and the "surreal" nature of the various chapters, mysticism and biblical references make it a captivating read in an awe inspiring setting.

Decided to read this book when I discovered it is a companion to The Alchemist that I read a few years ago. It's about the El Camino de Santiago that I will travel soon. Coelho's experiences on the pilgrimage are wrapped up in a mysterious religious group to which he belongs and to which I could not relate. Still he had a few strange encounters that pilgrims today may not find.

Looks like this is the beginning of a new journey for myself. I've read 2 other Paulo books and now it's time for me to take the journey of all his books. I love the style, the lessons,the possibilities in his writing. It lays feeds my soul

I always enjoy Coelho's books. After reading this one I wanted to go on my own pilgrimage to San Diego. Oh, well. I did, however, find info I can use on my own spiritual path. It was also just a good read.

As with the Alchemist, Paulo Coelho takes you to a far away land in this incredible account of his journey on the actual Camino de Santiago which i had the pleasure of venturing on while actually reading the book. I felt so much more connected to the journey having read his account and through his eyes i really saw a whole different side of what could be merely a nature hike but is really so much more. SO GOOD.

This was an amazing read, Spiritually and Emotionally Enchanting! Also very inspirational!! This will surely stir you up. "I will realize my dreams if I first discovered what I wanted to do with them!" - Paulo Coelho

Timmy Guarascio
The pilgrimage

In the beginning of the Pilgrimage it starts off with Paulo at a ceremony where he is going to get his sword. This sword means a lot to Paulo because he thinks it will help him later In life and answer all his questions. He fails his test during the ceremony and has to go walk the road to Santiago and at some point in the journey he will find it. Before Paulo starts his journey he meets his master Petrus, and Petrus shows him the deeper meaning of everything that happens to Paulo on the trip. Such as meeting his devil and being attacked by the dog and meeting the women and he started talking in different tongues. But at the end he gets his sword but doesn't have any interest in him and Petrus tells him he will be asked to be a master one day and lead someone on this important trip.

There are a lot of strengths to this books that can help you in life and I would no because I have tried these exercises. The strength in this book is showing how Paulo thinks and over comes his issues and his fears and gets through everything. The writing style of this books is plane, it doesn't really catch people's attention because there is nothing really funny or exciting about it. The one exciting part about this books is when Paulo has to fight the dog and he ends up nearing the dog and winning the fight. The author wants the readers to think about everything that has ever happened to them and just forget it. Such as what Paulo said about how he forgot about all the worries back home and his job and paying the bills and just focusing on what matter to him in life.

I can recommend and not recommend this book to people because of the positive and negatives in this book. I would recommend this book because it makes you think about life and what Paulo went through can be relative to what everyone els goes through today. The other good thing about this book is seeing everything Paulo has to go through to get to his sword, what task he has to face and what he has to go through to make it to the end. The reason I wouldn't recommend it is because a lot of things that happen in the book don't seem to be real at all. Such as him being attacked by a dog or him having to climb a big waterfall, it doesn't seem like someone can go through all that and still walk all that distance.

One of my favorite books, I find myself buying more copies to give as gifts to friends and family. Paulo Coelho is one of my favorite authors! Wonderful book to feed the heart and soul.... spiritually uplifting!

Good detail described Paulo coelho spiritual experience, but the story it self was boring find hard to finish reading the book even tho I consider my self huge Paulo coelho fan and had read and enjoys everything he has written

Malcolm A. Ivy

The book " The Pilgrimage" written by Paulo Chelho, is a story about one man on a quest to find his sword. During his journey he encounters multiple aids , hazards, and traitorous tribulations, that has him question not only his phish all capabilities, but his mental capabilities as well.Accompanying him on this journey is his guide Petrus, who leads him down the road to Santiago. Teaching him many different ram practices along the road. Throughout the book we see Paulo's overall character develop ,and mature through many vigorous challenges.

I very much enjoyed the book, for both content and overall story arch.I enjoyed the progression of all the characters, and looking into their minds, and experiencing their inner most thoughts. The story is extremely detailed, and vivid. This book always kept me on edge to see wether Paulo does in fact get his sword, or not. The book however did ramble at times, but in a nutshell it was rather intertwining for a book about two guys walking. I liked this book for the underlying message stating that the most hardest questions, often have the simplest answers.

I highly recommend this book if you want to kill some time. This book has a lot to offer, and will leave you questioning your self, and your own thought process. You would never want to put this book down because it keeps you in a stage of Suspense. Mostly , because it's a book you can take, and learn from. So if you are looking for a book that makes you reflect, this is the book for you.

I really enjoyed this book.During the course of the book petrus guides Paulo on his journey on the road to Santiago. They both meet very new people on this journey and travel to new towns. They must overcome new obstacles and take different paths.They learn the many ram practices and must overcome there demons.paulo is in search for his sword.

some things I found very interesting were when Paulo had to complete impossible tasks such as the waterfall and the cross, I think this made Paulo stronger physically and mentally. Petrus talks about fighting the good fight which is the battle between good and evil and I think Paulo did this in the book by defeating the dog. I believe that the author used a very challenging and serious writing style and some of the events in the story were to get you to look at the deeper meaning.when petrus left Paulo by himself in the last chapter he grew personally stronger and deeply started to understand the ram practices and the meaning of the sword.The secret of the sword is finding the purpose of what to do with your sword.I think that the actual sword was symbolic

I would highly recommend this book for others to read it has a good plot and is easy to read. I enjoyed all the challenges and tasks they overcame. Although some words i did not understand the text was very clear. The author shared his own experience during his journey to Santiago and that is why I think this such a good story to read. It talks about finding yourself overcoming obstacles and defeating your personal demons

"The Pilgrimage" is written by Paulo Coehlo. Coehlo has been a renowned Brazillian author for several years and has written other books, his most famous being "The Alchemist". Written in 1983, Coehlo writes about his jouney of the Camindo de Santiago Pilgrimage the he embarks. Led by his guide Petrus, the main objective of Paulo is to find his sword. However, there is a long journey ahead in order to do so.
Coehlo made the book very easy to read and easy to interpret the mood. In the beginning of the book, Paulo, still young, had a very stubborn attitude towards his guide and the journey itself. He made it seem like he acted very stiff necked in the context he used. As the stpry went on, the mood gradually changed. Although it somewhat fluxuated, Paulo's attitude for the most part went upwards. He even was able to focus more on the journey he was on then the sword. The sword may have been getting to paulos head to much in the beginnng of the story. Paulo seems to mature mor as the story progresses, thanks to his guide Petrus.
Overall, I liked the book. I was expecting a more difficult read. However, Coeholo made it very easy to read and pick up context clues, as i mentioned earlier. The book may not compare to some of his other popular books, like the Alchemist. However, reading this will not be a waste of your time

The story as it unfolds gives you glimpses of what is to come. It is sincere, serious, intricate, a mosaic of everything that is good and wholesome. You can't wait as page after page beckons and you discover the pilgrim has stayed true to his journey of life changing experiences.........I look forward to the next by Paulo Coelho......