Walk in a Relaxed Manner: Life Lessons from the Camino - Softcover

Joyce Rupp

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1570756163 ISBN 13: 9781570756160

Publisher: Orbis Books, 2005

Synopsis

At age 60 Joyce Rupp didn't know what she was getting into when she began a 47-day pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Joined by her walking friend Tom, a retired pastor, Joyce learned lessons that can help all of us travel on life's up and down journey with more grace and lightness. She shares them in this enjoyable recounting of her journey across mountains and valleys, cities and farms. - Set Out with Hope and Enthusiasm - - Travel Lightly - - Acknowledge the Kindness of Strangers - - Let Yourself Be Humbled by Weakness - - Savor Solitude - - Return a Positive for a Negative - - Look for Unannounced Angels - - Trust in the Divine Companion -

About this title

About the Author:

Joyce Rupp is well known for her work as a writer, spiritual ''midwife'', and retreat and conference speaker. A member of the Servite community in Ames, Iowa, she has led retreats throughout North America, as well as in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Joyce is the author of many bestselling books, including 'May I Have This Dance?', 'The Cup of Life', 'Praying Our Goodbyes', 'Fresh Bread', 'Your Sorrow Is My Sorrow', 'The Circle of Life', and 'The Cosmic Dance'.

Synopsis:

This book describes the humour, heartbreak and adventure of Rupp's 47-day, 450-mile trek along the famous Spanish pilgrimage route Camino de Santiago. Photographs and a map of the route invites readers to travel along the dusty track as the pilgrims did 450 years before.

About this edition

• Publisher: Orbis Books
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1570756163
• ISBN 13: 9781570756160
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 264