The Way of a Pilgrim

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Summary: For all people interested in the power of prayer
Review: Absolutely fabulous spiritual book. Simply written but with a universal message. This book opened up a whole new world to me as it traced the adventures of a Russian seeker (pilgrim) as he encounters monks and other teachers in his travels and learns invaluable lessons. This book is easy to read and completely held my interest. It introduces the concept of continuous prayer - a new and intriguing idea to me.

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Summary: Take this "Pilgrim" for a ride in your car!
Review: When I first read this Russian spiritual classic three years ago, much of the Orthodox terminology was foreign to me. Nevertheless, it whetted my appetite not only for a deeper prayer life, but to find out more about this spirituality that seems so alien (and eastern) to those of us raised in the west.

Listening to William McNamara read this little gem in my car with his British accent was like having the pilgrim himself along for a ride telling me about his wanderings through 19th century Russia in his quest for "the prayer of the heart."

Three years later, it still motivates me to a deeper spiritual life. I will continue to re-read or listen to this classic every few years. I'd recommend giving this "Pilgrim" a ride, if not a place to stay.