There are many books about the Camino de Santiago and it can be hard to find the right type of book that meets your favorite reading type. Here are 4 different styles of books that cover inspirational, reference, and religious focused. This is not an exhaustive list, but it may help you become more familiar with less known books about the Camino.
- Inspirational Religious Camino Book: The Way of the Cross and the Struggle for Holiness
Have you ever wondered if anyone has walked the Camino with a large wooden cross? This book is about a young man who carried an 8-foot wooden cross above his head for over 500 miles. He pulls his story and the others he met along the Way of Saint James. It combines the struggles of a young man and the desire to become better into a single journey of discovery. It’s a simple book written entirely. It starts strong and has some less interesting points in the middle and builds back at the end. This makes sense because the author conveys his internal complacency through the words of the book.
- Religious Camino Book: Camino The Way
This book by Josemaria Escriva is a dense book of prayer based readings. It was first published in 1939 making it once of the older books still in print regarding the Camino. As many Catholics know, Josemaria Escriva is an influential spiritual man that has brought many Christians deeper into their faith.
- Reference Camino Book: Moon Camino de Santiago
If you want a book that is packed with a significant amount of information regarding the Camino de Santiago, this book might be the best option for you. It is nearly 1 pound which means it is not ideal for carrying with you, but it is ideal for preliminary research or simply wanting to learn a little bit of history behind historic sites along the route.
- Inspirational Camino Book: The Walk of a Lifetime
This Camino book is written by a 61-year-old man that recently had left his job as a publisher to walk the Camino de Santiago. His wonderful writing skills make it a better Camino based booked than most authors that decide to write about their experiences.
You can read more about how others on the Camino by reading more books about the Camino de Santiago. You can find Camino books and the ideal backpacking gear or Camino packing list for the trip at different blogs that are specialized in the Camino de Santiago journey.
About the Author:
Caleb walked the Camino de Santiago in the fall of 2016 and is planning another trip with his family and newborn baby in the fall of 2021. He works as a NetSuite developer at a family business in Wisconsin providing IT services to mid-market organizations. This career field is perfect for the Camino because it allows him to occasionally take longer vacations and work remotely.
