James van Hemert
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Indeed Yes. It's well worth a read. I guess its around 30 years he's been gone.I regret not reading Iberia earlier, however, it is never to late to read this marvelous tome, published in 1968. I just finished reading it, two years after beginning my Camino Frances. In Iberia Michener recounts his personal travel, observations, interviews, and conversations with people from all stations in life. This book shows up in many 'to read' lists. I want to bring this book to life for some who may not yet be convinced to read it. Michener dives deep into history and his keen observations on Spanish art, architecture and music are worth every sentence. The final chapter recounts highlights of his third pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, which he undertook following a heart attack. He waxes eloquent about the masterful monuments in Estella, Gaudi's architectural masterpiece in Astorga, and the Portico de la Gloria of the Santiago Cathedral. His descriptions of gastronomic delights and landscapes are captivating. The chapter truly comes to life in his conversations with the people of Iberia. I am tempted to return for another visit to a most remarkable country. If not, I always can give Iberia another read.
I have recommended the last chapter many times to fellow pilgrims. it literally is a description of the Camino de Santiago.I regret not reading Iberia earlier, however, it is never to late to read this marvelous tome, published in 1968. I just finished reading it, two years after beginning my Camino Frances. In Iberia Michener recounts his personal travel, observations, interviews, and conversations with people from all stations in life. This book shows up in many 'to read' lists. I want to bring this book to life for some who may not yet be convinced to read it. Michener dives deep into history and his keen observations on Spanish art, architecture and music are worth every sentence. The final chapter recounts highlights of his third pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, which he undertook following a heart attack. He waxes eloquent about the masterful monuments in Estella, Gaudi's architectural masterpiece in Astorga, and the Portico de la Gloria of the Santiago Cathedral. His descriptions of gastronomic delights and landscapes are captivating. The chapter truly comes to life in his conversations with the people of Iberia. I am tempted to return for another visit to a most remarkable country. If not, I always can give Iberia another read.
Training to be on the Primativo in 5 weeks. Just downloaded the audiobook. Hope it does it justice but I do not have time to read before leaving but plenty of time to listen while walking here at home. Thank youI regret not reading Iberia earlier, however, it is never to late to read this marvelous tome, published in 1968. I just finished reading it, two years after beginning my Camino Frances. In Iberia Michener recounts his personal travel, observations, interviews, and conversations with people from all stations in life. This book shows up in many 'to read' lists. I want to bring this book to life for some who may not yet be convinced to read it. Michener dives deep into history and his keen observations on Spanish art, architecture and music are worth every sentence. The final chapter recounts highlights of his third pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, which he undertook following a heart attack. He waxes eloquent about the masterful monuments in Estella, Gaudi's architectural masterpiece in Astorga, and the Portico de la Gloria of the Santiago Cathedral. His descriptions of gastronomic delights and landscapes are captivating. The chapter truly comes to life in his conversations with the people of Iberia. I am tempted to return for another visit to a most remarkable country. If not, I always can give Iberia another read.
The review was interesting, and tepid, saying Michener failed to grapple with the complexity of Spain - and I have to say I agree. Iberia's pleasant enough, but doesn't go anywhere remotely complicated.If anyone is interested here is a review of Michener's Iberia shortly after it was published.
Very interesting.The Civil War in Spain has contributions from George Orwell, Andre John Dos Passos, Arthur Koestler, Andre Malraux and others. Should be worth reading.The review was interesting, and tepid, saying Michener failed to grapple with the complexity of Spain - and I have to say I agree. Iberia's pleasant enough, but doesn't go anywhere remotely complicated.
(The reviewer wrote this more gritty and three-dimensional book about the Spanish Civil War: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/6532153 )
It is!Should be worth reading.
This is the James A. Michener, "prolific author,"Hola @James van Hemert Thanks for the reminder. Going back 50+ years I became Michener total fan,. I must have read just about everything he wrote. But this one does not ring any bells.
So lets be clear is this James A Michener (American prolific author who died about 30 or so years ago) or another James Michener?? Cheers
I just read the final chapters on the Camino, learned so much I didn’t know while walking the CaminoI regret not reading Iberia earlier, however, it is never too late to read this marvelous tome, published in 1968. I just finished reading it, two years after beginning my Camino Frances. In Iberia Michener recounts his personal travel, observations, interviews, and conversations with people from all stations in life. This book shows up in many 'to read' lists. I want to bring this book to life for some who may not yet be convinced to read it. Michener dives deep into history and his keen observations on Spanish art, architecture and music are worth every sentence. The final chapter recounts highlights of his third pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, which he undertook following a heart attack. He waxes eloquent about the masterful monuments in Estella, Gaudi's architectural masterpiece in Astorga, and the Portico de la Gloria of the Santiago Cathedral. His descriptions of gastronomic delights and landscapes are captivating. The chapter truly comes to life in his conversations with the people of Iberia. I am tempted to return for another visit to a most remarkable country. If not, I always can give Iberia another read.
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