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"Well-written (nothing is redundant), well-researched, and extremely readable, Robert Mullen has a rare gift for . . . conveying essential information about foreign terms and concepts without being either pedantic or condescending." —Alison Raju, author, The Way of St. James: Pyrenees-Santiago-Finistere
"Mullen brings a lovely blend of humour that always feels relevant and authentic . . . the Call of the Camino . . . might be the most important wake-up call of your life." —John Brierley, author, The Camino Guides
"Mullen described his life changing experience on discovering the Camino de Santiago . . . it’s not a guidebook but a highly personal exploration of the myths, legends and stories associated with the famous trail." —Walk magazine
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The experiences of an ordinary man on the pilgrim’s path are charted in this narrative that walks along the Camino Francés to the shrine of Saint James at Santiago de Compostela and then on to Finisterre, the westernmost point of Spain. The history of the Camino is recounted, as well as several of the myths, legends, and miracle stories that have become attached—and given special meaning—to this itinerary. Emphasizing that personal myths are an essential part of this lore, this chronicle also includes stories from the confraternity of the pilgrims, people from all corners of the world who visit this walk for a great diversity of reasons, but all of whom leave having experienced the same miracle—that this pilgrimage will play a defining role in their lives.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
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By Cheryl "avid hiker" (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Call of the Camino: Myths, Legends and Pilgrim Stories on the Way to Santiago de Compostela (Paperback)
This book was delivered quickly and is brand new as promised.It is an interesting story of one person's experience on the camino. I would buy from this seller again..great service.
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Should be called "Debunking the Camino Because I know More than You",
By Sunnyvale Reader - Published on Amazon.com
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If you are looking for a spiritual and inspiring book on the Camino de Santiago, avoid this book like the plague.The author's primary purpose seems to be to belittle every legend and traditional he encounters along the way, while simultaneously dishing the dirt on the people he meets. Did they sign up to have their souls exposed to the world, or did "Bob" just feel entitled to do so because he's a writer? There is nothing about the Camino as a faith journey for this writer, he appears to take great pleasure in putting down the faith of others yet never has the courage to state in clear language what his own beliefs might be. The subtitle of the book is "Myths and Legends and Pilgrim Stories on the Way to Santiago de Campostela." The author tries to show why every myth is a lie, and goes on and on at the start of every chapter babbling about what is myth and why they exist. Why do the "myths" of the Camino exist? Well, for Bob to rip them apart, of course! I am sorry I wasted my time and money on this book, as it is one of the most mean-spirited things I've come across in a long time. 7 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Disappointed,
By Anthony Guisasola - Published on Amazon.com
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The author did a good job when he wrote about the journey and the people that he met on the way, but his attempts to be philosophical and interpret the experience in a spiritual sense fell woefully short. I also thought politics aside that it was strange that when he was asked where he was from he said Scotland. My father is Basque, I lived in Scotland and Panama for years but I am from the USA and I would tell anyone that I live in ........................ but I am from or was born in the USA. It was almost like he is ashamed to be born in American.I would not recommend this book to anyone. My wife and I plan to walk the Camino and I read this book first hoping for much more based on the other reviews. I won't recommend my wife waste her time on it. I plan to buy the book written by the man who walked the Camino without people knowing he was a Catholic priest. Hopefully the reviews will be correct on this one. 2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Rich with Myth and Mystery,
By Jane Roy Brown - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Call of the Camino: Myths, Legends and Pilgrim Stories on the Way to Santiago de Compostela (Paperback)
For travelers, armchair adventurers, and anyone who enjoys a good old-fashioned quest, this is a terrific read about hiking an ancient pilgrimage trail through the Pyrenees. Like Thoreau and Bruce Chatwin, Mullen is the kind of traveler who is intrigued by the transformation that overtakes anyone who sets out on a deliberate spiritual journey. And, like these writers, he has the skill to take us with him, knowing where we need to rest and where we need to pick up the trail again.
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