A Million Steps by Kurt Koontz is an
inspiring book about how going on a walk in a different country can change your
life. Koontz walked 490 miles in Spain. He was so inspired by his travels that
he wrote this book, which if you are unable to make this walk for yourself, is
definitely the next best thing!
Book
Description
“Kurt Koontz thought he was well prepared
for his 490-mile walking trip on the historic Camino de Santiago pilgrimage
route in Spain. He was fit and strong. He had a good guidebook and all the
right equipment. His pilgrim passport would grant him access to the shelter of
hostels along the way. But all that, however helpful, did not begin to
encompass the grandeur of his external or internal adventure. A Million Steps
climbs over the high meadows of the Pyrenees, quests through the unceasing wind
of the Meseta, and dances in the rains of Galicia. While following the yellow
arrows that mark the route, Koontz also navigates through his personal history
of addiction, recovery, and love. With outgoing humor and friendliness, he
embraces the beauty of the countryside and joyful connections to other pilgrims
from around the world. Part diary, part travelogue, A Million Steps is a
journey within a journey all the way to the Cathedral de Santiago de Compostela
and beyond.” – A Million Steps
My Thoughts
A Million
Steps is part travelogue and part journal. It features the author’s story
of his journey, connections he made along the way, and photos that show you how
cool his trip really was. The pictures sadly are not in color, but is still one
of my favorite parts of the book.
This journey of the historic Camino de Santiago pilgrimage
in Spain is spiritual, and quite physical. I wouldn’t suggest trying to just
get up and do it. You’d need to prepare and definitely have the right equipment
and be in physical shape to do so. If you do plan on going on this journey,
this is definitely a book you want to read before you go. You’ll get tips, and
be inspired even more to go on this spiritual path.
* Thank you
to the publisher of A Million Steps, Publisher, for providing me with a copy of
this book for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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