Walking Home: A Pilgrimage from Humbled to Healed

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Life was falling apart. Within the space of three years, Sonia Choquette had suffered the unexpected death of two close family members, seen her marriage implode, and been let down by trusted colleagues. And sympathy was not forthcoming. "You're a world-renowned spiritual teacher and intuitive guide," people jeered. "How could you not have seen this coming" Having intuitive abilities didn't make her superhuman, however. Nor did it exempt her from being wounded or suffering the pain of loss and the consequences of our all-too-human traits such as anger, resentment, and pride-traits that can lead even the best of us to stray from our spiritual path. In order to regain her spiritual footing, Sonia turned to the age-old practice of pilgrimage and set out to walk the legendary Camino de Santiago, an 820-kilometer trek over the Pyrenees and across northern Spain. Day after day she pushed through hunger, exhaustion, and pain to reach her destination. Eventually, mortification of the flesh gave way to spiritual renewal, and she rediscovered the gifts of humility and forgiveness that she needed to repair her world. In this riveting book, Sonia shares the intimate details of her grueling experience, as well as the unexpected moments of grace, humor, beauty, and companionship that supported her through her darkest hours. While her journey is unique, the lessons she learned-about honoring your relationships with others as well as with your own higher self, and forgiving all else-are universal.

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A heart-breaking story that manages also to be an uplifting, at times hilarious, read. Sonia is a born storyteller who literally walks her talk. This is a story for anyone who's gone through the pain of loss or who has simply yearned to go on a spiritual adventure. -- Anita Chaudhuri Psychologies magazine Sonia Choquette has a pilgrim's ardor. Join her on the trail to an authentic self. Witness her passion and her humility. Prepare yourself to be inspired. Every footstep, every word, is a blessing. -- Julia Cameron, author of The Artist's Way Sonia Choquette's book Walking Home is real, raw and honest. As she walks an ancient pilgrimage to work through her devastating loss, grief and abandonment, she finds the way back to a place of genuine forgiveness and healing. As we, the reader, walk with her, we find the same for ourselves. -- Jack Canfield, co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series Brilliant! Sonia Choquette takes us on a pilgrimage of the heart. She introduces us to places and people that offer timeless wisdom and sacred teachings for our own life journey. -- Robert Holden PhD, author of Happiness NOW! and Loveability Sonia's book Walking Home is grounded and inspiring, and her courage in making this arduous pilgrimage helps others live by their authentic voice and spirit. -- Chaz Ebert, publisher of Ebert Digital, president of Ebert Productions and vice president of The Ebert Company

Author Bio

Sonia Choquette, a world-renowned intuitive guide and spiritual teacher, is the author of 19 international best-selling books, including the New York Times bestseller The Answer Is Simple . . . ; as well as numerous audio programs and card decks. Sonia was educated at the University of Denver and the Sorbonne in Paris, and holds a Ph.D. in metaphysics from the American Institute of Holistic Theology. Website- www.soniachoquette.com