- Paperback: 328 pages
- Publisher: Pilgrim's Tales, Inc. (Jan 1 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0977053687
- ISBN-13: 978-0977053681
- Product Dimensions: 1.5 x 2.3 x 0.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 454 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,257,871 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"...A rhapsody on the theme of pilgrimage. May Brandon Wilson's goal of fostering peace along the glory roads of the world inspire a trail of pilgrims to create their own sacred journeys in the interest of world peace." -- Phil Cousineau, author of The Art of Pilgrimage and The Book of Roads
"A fascinating testimony of faith and gumption that inspired two men to take seven million steps for peace. A must read..." -- Arun Gandhi, president, M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence, University of Rochester, NY
"A vivid and eye-opening blend of history, adventure, religion, mysticism and modern conflict... Simply one of the most remarkable adventure stories of our time..." -- Richard Bangs, adventurer, author of the book and host of the television series Richard Bangs' Adventures With Purpose, co-founder Mountain Travel Sobek
"If we want peace on earth, we must make the effort to embody peace with each step. Brandon Wilson's inspiring journey, told beautifully in this book, is a living example of peacemaking." -- Cindy Sheehan, Peace Activist --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
"A fascinating testimony of faith and gumption that inspired two men to take seven million steps for peace. A must read..." -- Arun Gandhi, president, M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence, University of Rochester, NY
"A vivid and eye-opening blend of history, adventure, religion, mysticism and modern conflict... Simply one of the most remarkable adventure stories of our time..." -- Richard Bangs, adventurer, author of the book and host of the television series Richard Bangs' Adventures With Purpose, co-founder Mountain Travel Sobek
"If we want peace on earth, we must make the effort to embody peace with each step. Brandon Wilson's inspiring journey, told beautifully in this book, is a living example of peacemaking." -- Cindy Sheehan, Peace Activist --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Book Description
• 2009 Best Travel Book (Lowell Thomas Gold Award), Society of American Travel Writers
• Book of the Year Award Finalist (adventure), ForeWord Reviews
It was an idea born while hiking the famed Camino de Santiago across Spain. Two men shared a dream of trekking from Europe to the Middle East on the ultimate road trip. It just happened to be a path walked by thousands of Crusaders, pilgrims and merchants during the Middle Ages, a time when wars, unforgiving weather, wild dogs, and an ever changing cast of weird characters tested even the toughest traveler.
As they say, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Two modern-day travelers discover the truth when they take on that same ultimate challenge—to hike the Templar Trail across 11 countries and 2,600 miles to Jerusalem. Throwing themselves out into the universe with bad maps, blisters, but plenty of optimism, they face identical challenges in search of adventure, life’s meaning and lasting peace. Proving that even today, there’s nothing like a little war to shake your strongest resolve.
With 44 photos, maps and illustrations
“Simply one of the most remarkable adventure stories of our time...” ~ Richard Bangs, legendary adventurer, co-founder Mountain Travel Sobek
“More than the mere adventure of two brave men, it is a grand and noble quest for peace... Combines a marvelous sense of Zen with good humor, and his personal style makes you feel as if you were there taking part in it all...” ~ Mayra Calvani, Midwest Book Review
“A travel lodestone – a magical quest, a warts-and-all journey… This is a special book hovering above its obvious travel-shelf slot into a spot of its own.” ~ Marilis Hornidge, Courier-Gazette, Maine
“Strictly fast-forward... Wilson's remarkably attractive account will galvanize couch potatoes..." ~ ForeWord Reviews
“The vivid prose and passion for adventure makes this book an exciting read… You can live vicariously, although I must say I am more inspired than ever to walk each day.” (5 stars) ~ The Rebecca Review, Amazon Top 10 Reviewer
“Fast-moving and inspiring… Readers of Brandon’s other books will be snapping this up. Great, touching and hugely interesting.” ~ Jessica Roberts, BookPleasures.com
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Along the Templar Trail: Brandon Wilson's Journey of Peace,
By Bob Fisher "Travelosophy Travel Journalist" (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Along the Templar Trail: Seven Million Steps for Peace (Paperback)
Not your average Grand TourBrandon Wilson's journey 'along the Templar Trail' from Dijon, France to Jerusalem is, in many ways, something we can all identify with. I would even go as far as to say that his experiences can actually resonate with us deeply, although initially we might not realize it. That in part, is the nature of this fascinating book, and this unique travel adventure. Brandon's journey was a pilgrimage for peace on a trail that historians generally recognize was not about peace, but was in fact about power and religious and cultural hegemony. However Brandon's pilgrimage was intended to right those wrongs. A pilgrimage is a long, often difficult, and even perilous journey. Pilgrimages usually suggest a journey to a sacred place. They are also symbolic acts and gestures that confirm a particular belief or belief system. In a very deep sense, a pilgrimage is also a quest ' for a greater truth ' or to pay homage to that truth. But for Brandon, it was also a very long and very real journey on foot across Europe to the Middle East. After reading Along the Templar Trail: Seven Million Steps for Peace, I came to a greater understanding of the quest that Brandon pursued, and then I had the opportunity to find out more about the man and the impact that quest had on his life. To read more and to listen to a podcast with Brandon, visit The Philosophical Traveller [...].
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Finding inner strengths,
By Michael Buckley (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Along the Templar Trail: Seven Million Steps for Peace (Hardcover)
The ancient rite of pilgrimage is a journey entailing great physical and mental effort. And if the pilgrimage is to succeed, there must be a transformation of the spirit'and realisation of new inner strengths by the pilgrim. Along the Templar Trail encompasses these essential qualities-- and a whole raft of others--packaged in a compelling narrative. The book's key theme is a long walk for peace--along an arcane 2,600-mile trail from France to Jerusalem. The author and his companion are dependent on the kindness of strangers for much of the way: relating these encounters is where the book shines. Author Brandon Wilson has set high standards here'the book captured the prestigious gold medal for best travel book at the Lowell Thomas travel journalism awards.--Michael Buckley, author of Shangri-La, the Bradt guide
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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A Heartwarming Story of an Incredible Pilgrimage,
By Zsuzsana Summer "authour, psychic and metaphy... (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Along the Templar Trail: Seven Million Steps for Peace (Paperback)
Imagine taking a journey of 7 million steps, across 11 countries and 2 continents, racking up over 4,200 kilometers on your sneakers. Award-winning adventure travel writer and explorer Brandon Wilson invites his readers along on this amazing walking trek from France to Jerusalem, and while we may wince at the eloquently described struggles and challenges he and his companion face, we are spared the exhaustion, sweat and blisters. Instead, we can enjoy the magic and adventure of this amazing odyssey that unfolds along the ancient roads of the Knights Templar and be inspired and uplifted with these brave visionaries' endeavors in spreading messages of peace and hope where there has so often been strife.Wilson's detailed and often tongue-in-cheek chronicles of the 5 month trek read almost like a diary and draw the reader into each scene and episode, from charming descriptions of bucolic landscapes and unforgettable characters, to tales of comical escapades and even frightening accounts of dangers lurking along the way. We are swept up as the travelers dodge murderous traffic and hostile encounters, adapt to hosts of local customs and struggle with language barriers, and we are truly uplifted by the countless poignant miracles of the "angels" the pilgrims meet all along the way, Along the Templar Trail is written from the soul and in thoughtful, clever, and humorous style. In Wilson's own words, this is about a "...fellowship shared between pilgrims--those who travel with their feet--and those who join us with their hearts." This is the heartwarming story of an incredible pilgrimage, and it is impossible not to be touched by the vision of peace and humanitarianism at the heart of this journey. by Zsuzsana Summer www.arcanamatrix.com
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