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The Camino : A Journey of the Spirit| Media: | Paperback | | Author: | Shirley MacLaine | | Publisher: | Atria | | Release date: | 03 April, 2001 | | List price: | $13.95 |
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Wierd |
| This is another wierd book by Shirley MacLaine: it is neither interesting nor a helpful guide book for pilgrims. The book is just a long rambling new age rant, published because the auther is "Shirley MacLaine". Too bad really. Don't waste your money on this one. |
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Not sure what to make of it. |
It is a wonderful book -- full of anecdotes and personal stories of triumph and tragedy. However, as a travel guide it certainly lacks. Moreover, trying to get to the meat of the book by working one's way through Ms. Maclaine's metaphorical musing was a little difficult. I understand that it is a perfect forum for her to talk about her beliefs and all but I think it took away from the story when she went on about her encounters with John the Scot and the almost otherworldly encounters with Moors and Charlemagne. Here is what I think... the author, although well meaning is somewhat trapped in an "Orientalist" mode that places less complexity on the characters she is trying to humanize. I don't want to be mean because she seems very sincere. As a book on metaphysical musings it works. As a travel guide, maybe DK can come up with something more menaingful. For her sincerity and grace, I still give SM a thumbs up and 4 stars.
Miguel Llora |
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Shirleys Books |
| I have to say, I felt very lucky to find that Amazon.com carried Shirley Maclaines books, I had looked all over my area and could not find them. So Far I have read all but 2 of them and I loved every one of them. She has always been one of my favorite female stars. After reading what I have so far, I like her even more. Seems like some of her favorite Movie stars (Dean Martin, and Barbra) are mine too. I had to smile when she said she had a crush on Dean, I always loved his style and voice, the same for Barbra, they are to me the best singers ever. I feel that Shirley Maclaine is not only very talented, but her writing flows so easily that I can get lost for hours and really enjoy it. She is a remarkable and brave lady who has had a very facinating life. Sure can't say shes boring. She is honest and open and caring, someone whos company I would really enjoy, and her books are a good way to do that. God bless her, I wish her all the joy in the world and luck in her search. |
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