- Time of past OR future Camino
- 2016, 2022, 2023, 2024, planned 2025
I'm finding time while here as a hospitalera in Zamora to read a couple of books. The best by far is "I'll Push You" by Patrick Gray and Justin Skeesuck. Phil and I are from Boise, Idaho, and these two pilgrims are also from the Boise area. We already knew about their journey as they have done several speaking gigs in Boise (including a TED talk which is already located on the forum here somewhere). Justin has a progressive neuromuscular disease and his best friend, Patrick Gray, agreed to push him on the Camino Frances from SJPDP to Santiago.
Phil and I saw the movie in Boise in November and I have to say as good as that was, that the book is even better. Although the Camino Frances is the setting for the journey, the book itself is more about accepting human frailty as a strength instead of a weakness. I've had to put down the Kindle several times to wipe tears of laughter and also tears of pain and sadness just from reading about the individual and collective journeys these two are making through not only the CF, but also through life. Patrick although physically strong is identifying his own vulnerabilities and Justin who is completely dependent on others is embracing his and turning them into strengths.
I bought the book a few days ago and will finish it tonight. I also bought the movie on Amazon so Phil and I can watch it again and again. The book contains so much more about the characters, their preparations for the journey and what made it possible for them to even get to France. The documentary movie is wonderful and the filmmakers did an excellent job. I am hopeful that the film version I purchased also contains some of the "extras" that we saw in Boise last month both before and after the actual movie was shown. They are totally worth it as well.
If you want to curl up with a good book or watch a good movie this Christmas weekend, I recommend one or both options.
Phil and I saw the movie in Boise in November and I have to say as good as that was, that the book is even better. Although the Camino Frances is the setting for the journey, the book itself is more about accepting human frailty as a strength instead of a weakness. I've had to put down the Kindle several times to wipe tears of laughter and also tears of pain and sadness just from reading about the individual and collective journeys these two are making through not only the CF, but also through life. Patrick although physically strong is identifying his own vulnerabilities and Justin who is completely dependent on others is embracing his and turning them into strengths.
I bought the book a few days ago and will finish it tonight. I also bought the movie on Amazon so Phil and I can watch it again and again. The book contains so much more about the characters, their preparations for the journey and what made it possible for them to even get to France. The documentary movie is wonderful and the filmmakers did an excellent job. I am hopeful that the film version I purchased also contains some of the "extras" that we saw in Boise last month both before and after the actual movie was shown. They are totally worth it as well.
If you want to curl up with a good book or watch a good movie this Christmas weekend, I recommend one or both options.