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 enlarge | Author: Shirley Maclaine
Publisher: Atria Books
Category: EBooks
List Price: $9.99
Buy New: $7.99
You Save: $2.00 (20%)
Rating:  107 reviews
Sales Rank: 15371
Format: Kindle Book
Media: Kindle Edition
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 320
Dewey Decimal Number: 791.43028092
ASIN: B000FBJGPO
Publication Date: January 7, 2004
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 Nice Start Lousy Finish January 10, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Since marrying a Spaniard, most of our vacations have been to Spain. As a result, I tend to key in on books dealing with Spain. When I picked up "The Camino", I anticipated a quirky tale on hiking the Camino (i.e. an entertaining quick read). The book initially met my expectations. She explained her Camino decision and within a few pages was starting her pilgrimage on the trail. As expected, she meets some "unique characters" along the way and provides insight into the trail conditions (or lack thereof). However, the book slowly turns into a "vision quest". As you progress through the book, descriptions of the trail and modern day pilgrims are replaced by detailed descriptions of dreams and visions as well as her run-ins with the Press. The ending is anti-climatic and rushed. If I had paid full price for the book, I would be kicking myself for the purchase. Fortunately, I found the book in the bargain bin. Ignoring the purchase price, was the book worth reading? I did gain insight into the Camino trail conditions. However, I paid a high price for that insight. Only my determination to not leave a book half read got me through this relatively short book. All in all, I cannot recommend this book.
 Yes..but.. December 11, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Interesting read until she got into her dream visions about the beginning of time and adam and eve and paradise, etc... I mean, yes, possible but it sounded too cookie cutter to me. Like she made it up and tried to make it fit into a mold we already know and threw some sparkles in there for good measure. I like Shirley and have believed what she's been through in the past but now I have my doubts. I think the experience of the camino and her dealings with her environment there is a much more interesting read. She should have stuck to that.
 Interesting read November 10, 2007
I've read this book twice. I don't know if I believe everything that Ms. MacLaine claims but it was a fun read and I enjoyed every bit of her journey.
The Camino July 25, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I love this book. Shirley Maclaine is an excellent writer. I have never read a book as quickly as I read this one and I am going to read it again. This is a phenomenal book and I highly recommend it.
Super Audio Cassette February 21, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've checked out this audio book so much from the Library that I might as well have just bought it. Not only is the journey Maclaine takes exciting, but she gives important information regarding Twin Souls and Soul Mates as well as the origin of it all. Fascinating and I always hear something new when I play it.
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