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A Pilgrimage to Eternity: From Canterbury to Rome in Search of a Faith

Timothy Egan
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A Pilgrimage to Eternity: From Canterbury to Rome in Search of a Faith

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019

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Timothy Egan

A Pilgrimage to Eternity: From Canterbury to Rome in Search of a Faith

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

367

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Canterbury To Rome • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In A Pilgrimage to Eternity: From Canterbury to Rome in Search of a Faith, Timothy Egan embarks on a personal journey along the Via Francigena, a historic pilgrimage route. Through encounters, history, and culture, he explores European Christianity and his own spiritual beliefs, seeking answers about faith, resilience, and human connection across landscapes steeped in tradition and meaning.

Contemplative

Inspirational

Adventurous

Emotional

Serene

Reviews & Readership

4.3

5,242 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

In A Pilgrimage to Eternity, Timothy Egan blends travelogue with introspective exploration, tracing his journey from Canterbury to Rome. The narrative is engaging and insightful, spotlighting historical and cultural references. However, some readers may find the pacing uneven. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read for faith and history enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Pilgrimage to Eternity: From Canterbury to Rome in Search of a Faith?

A reader who enjoys A Pilgrimage to Eternity appreciates travel memoirs with introspective spiritual exploration. Fans of Cheryl Strayed's Wild and Phil Cousineau's The Art of Pilgrimage will relish Egan's historical insights and personal quest for faith, merging journey and self-discovery with cultural tapestry.

4.3

5,242 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

367

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Canterbury To Rome • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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