New BOOK: Seven Tips to Make the Most of the Camino de Sant

[sillydoll]

Cheri Powell, who walked 500 miles of the Camino in 2005, has recently published a book, Seven Tips to Make the Most of the Camino de Santiago, to help others plan similar treks. The book is unlike any other about the Camino. It is not a travelogue or guide, but rather a preparation manual that gives practical advice on the different aspects of undertaking the journey of a lifetime. Guidance is offered on preparing mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually for the trip.
“You will leave this book at home after reading it,” Powell notes in the book’s introduction. “It will probably be dog-eared and have notes written in the margins. That is its intended use … this is your workbook for getting to the Camino.”
Her advice is practical, down to earth, and based on experience. The book includes chapters on the Camino’s history, what to take and what to leave, setting goals and expectations, tips on finding places to sleep and eat, advice on remaining healthy, Camino etiquette and more. Worksheets are also included to help travelers calculate the cost of the trip.
Powell’s book is published by R.C. Linnell Publishing, Louisville, KY (U.S.A.), and is available at , [url=http://www.Amazon.ca]http://www.Amazon.ca, and http://www.Amazon.co.uk.
Powell is the author of several published short stories, in addition to her book. She has traveled to 19 countries and lived in five countries. She currently lives in the United States. Powell previously worked as a computer analyst and programmer, and as an ESL (English as a second language) teacher. For more information, see http://www.CheriPowell.com.

 

[ffp13]

Sounds like a collection of forum topics and advice/responses

 

[Beverley]

FFP13 your comment is right on HOWEVER I published a book this year called Planning Your Camino and I am embarassed to say that it looks now like comments from the forum. I even talk about washing clothes in the shower but because I am conscious of water conservation it never crossed my mind that people would do more than rinse the cloths out (current topic, yes?) :lol:
I have been selling my book mostly in Canada and it is doing o.k. I think there are many folks who are not on the Forum who will benefit from books like ours. I know mine was written with best wishes for new pilgrims throughout and I am sure Cheri's was too. Also, writing books like these is not a money grab, far from it. The number of books that one has to sell to break even is enough to tire one out. Good luck on this Cheri.
If you are a Forum user, my book is not for you! This forum is far more complete than any one book could be.
Buen Camino :?

 

[sillydoll]

Hi there,
The information in my book 'YOUR CAMINO - on foot, bicycle and horseback, in France and Spain' (due out in July) is unashamedly from Camino forums starting from 2002 when I compiled a list of FAQ for the Santiago-Compostela.net Forum based on over 400 questions. They are still on the Forum banner under Sylvia's Top Tips.
It is also based on topics I've covered in the annual Camino workshops I've been running since 2003, and FAQ that have come to me via the CSJ of SA website.
I certainly don't expect to get rich from 'Your Camino' but if I can help just ONE pilgrim find their way to St Jean without having to ask, I'll have done my job!

 

[Beverley]

You got that right! Good for you.

 

[C3 to Camino]

I just received this book from the library, and am looking forward to reading it.

I can't imagine how a Camino how-to book could do anything but mirror many of the topics in the forum. Is there anything that isn't covered in the forum? I think, though, that if the book also includes personal comments from the writer's experience and (obviously) doesn't plagiarize entries from this forum, it could be a useful tool in its compilation and organization of subjects. Also, I prefer reading a hard-copy book to reading on-screen -- my Kobo lies sadly alone and unused unless I'm travelling.