Eumundi Voice - Issue 97, 11 July 2024

Walk with Me

Walk with Me by Peter Nathaniel Lee, is a heartfelt adventure from the struggle that comes with grief and depression, to a return of connection, purpose and meaning. The book reminded me a little of The Celestine Prophecy, in that Peter

The book describes the amazing conversations with random strangers that Peter has along the way and the wonderful connections and opportunities that presented themselves with so much synchronicity, as he kept his promise to himself – to walk the whole of the Camino –come what may. I found it a little bit painful from my cosy lounge room as I read how he walked through pouring rain for days – everything soaked – including all his dry clothes.

His determination to keep going, with no money, no food and relying on the (often) unexpected kindness of strangers to keep him going, was a testament to the kindness of human hearts – spirit which seemed to abound on the pilgrimage, as he made his way along the Camino trail.

Although I’m not keen to walk through torrential rain for days, nor camp out in run-down shelters with rats, I have certainly been inspired to one day walk that incredible path.

Peter is a brilliant writer and the images he paints with his words kept me enthralled from beginning to end. A wonderful story of hope, inspiration and the power of the human spirit. Lisa Jayne