Pilgrimage Digital Bundle: Ebook, Audiobook, PDF Workbook.
Pilgrimage Digital Bundle: Ebook, Audiobook, PDF Workbook.
Pilgrimage Digital Bundle: Ebook, Audiobook, PDF Workbook.
Pilgrimage Digital Bundle: Ebook, Audiobook, PDF Workbook.
Pilgrimage Digital Bundle: Ebook, Audiobook, PDF Workbook.

Pilgrimage Digital Bundle: Ebook, Audiobook, PDF Workbook.

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Do you enjoy travel memoirs with a combination of personal reflection and practical tips? Are you interested in solo walking, or are you considering walking the Camino de Santiago or other multi-day walks?

Are you a seeker? Or did you enjoy the movie, The Way?

If yes, Pilgrimage is for you.

Digital Bundle includes the Ebook, delivered by Bookfunnel, read on any device; Audiobook, delivered by Bookfunnel, listen on any device, Plus, the PDF Workbook for you to print or complete on a tablet.

In mid-2020, I was not okay — and I didn't know how to find my way out of that darkness.

But I could put one foot in front of the other until I figured it out.

So, after tackling my fears of what might happen, I walked the Pilgrims’ Way from Southwark Cathedral in London to Canterbury Cathedral in Kent, England.

The following year, in October 2021, as I recovered from COVID-19, I walked the St Cuthbert’s Way from Melrose in Scotland to Lindisfarne, Holy Island, on the north-east coast of England.

In September 2022, I walked the Camino de Santiago along the coastal route from Porto, Portugal to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. A life goal I have had for over twenty years.

Together, these three solo pilgrimages helped me through a dark time and changed how I see the way ahead, and I want to share these lessons with you.

In this book, I share my lessons learned and insights from walking these ancient ways, as well as historical, religious and cultural aspects, and plenty of tips. There are also questions for you to consider around your own journey.

If you'd like to check out the first few chapters — the Preface, Introduction, and Why Pilgrimage, click on the link below to download a sample.

Click here to read the opening chapters of Pilgrimage (PDF)

Part 1 goes into practical and spiritual preparation before pilgrimage, including how to make decisions about the route and whether to walk solo, as well as what to take with you, and how to face the fears that might hold you back.

Part 2 covers the journey itself with the practicalities of the pilgrim’s day, as well as how walking the path of history and facing the challenge of the way can give you much-needed perspective on life — and perhaps even a glimpse of the divine.

Part 3 addresses the arrival at your destination, and how to leave room for the gifts of pilgrimage to emerge after your return home, as well as how my three walks impacted my experience of mid-life.

At the end, you’ll find appendices with practical tips for each of the three ways, as well as a gear list and bibliography for further reading.

Whether you feel a call to pilgrimage or a need for change in your life, Pilgrimage might be the perfect guide to help you embark on a journey of self-discovery, and discover the transformative power of walking solo.

Digital Bundle includes the Ebook, delivered by Bookfunnel, read on any device; Audiobook, delivered by Bookfunnel, listen on any device, Plus, the PDF Workbook for you to print or complete on a tablet.

Read a Sample

Print books shipped from my independent printer in the UK. Paperbacks and some hardbacks are also shipped from the US, Canada and Australia. Shipping times may vary.

Ebooks and audiobooks are delivered by email through Bookfunnel. Check your email and then download or read/listen on your favorite device.

Reviews

★★★★★

This book on pilgrimage reads quickly, like a guided meditation almost. It’s full of small exercises to trigger reflection, and personal stories to ground the experience in reality. It’s a great companion to an actual pilgrimage, I think, as well as a primer for the uninitiated. Really enjoyed the read.

Timothy Mathis
5 star Amazon review
★★★★★

If you're interested in the idea of pilgrimage, this is the book for you. Penn mixes her own interests and experiences with useful advice for anyone considering a pilgrimage, religious or otherwise. Well-written and intriguing.

Neil S. Plakcy, author of mystery and MM romance novels
5 star Amazon review
★★★★★

I love listening to JF/Joanna Penn's podcast, which is how I heard of this book. I really enjoyed reading it, even though I haven't walked any pilgrim routes yet and am not imminently planning to! But it certainly renewed the idea for me. There's something about the idea of this solitary pursuit, the meditative quality of it, that is really intriguing, and I think that's exactly what the author tapped into here. I appreciated the mix of practical and personal elements, and opened up an interesting perspective on what is, after all, one of the most ancient human practices across religions.

CJ Ailey
5 star Amazon review
★★★★★

A beautiful and inspiring account of the author's experience undertaking three different pilgrimages. There are a ton of practical tips and great advice for anyone wanting to do this. But the book also satisfies on a deeper level. She shares honestly about her struggles with spirituality, mid-life, and depression. I felt like I was walking these journeys with her, and I wanted to shout for joy when she finished!

Christy E.
5 star Goodreads review
★★★★★

What an excellent book! I'm an avid walker, and I really enjoyed Joanna's perspective on her experiences. I learned a lot about pilgrimage as opposed to just walking a random trail or route, and I'm inspired to try pilgrimage myself. It's not just for religious people! I highly recommend this book.

Holly
5 star Goodreads review

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