The Pilgrimage: A Contemporary Quest for Ancient Wisdom

In this, the 25th anniversary edition of the book that paved the way for the The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho documents his extraordinary pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in search
of ancient wisdom.

Featuring exclusive new content from Coelho, now one of the bestselling authors of all time, this captivating account of a journey to spiritual fulfilment is part adventure story, part guide to self-discovery, and a teaching to us all to value the complex fabric of our existence.

Following the same road travelled by pilgrims from the south of France to the north-west of Spain, Coelho, joined by a mysterious mentor, is transformed forever as he learns to understand the nature of truth through the simplicity and beauty of life.