Reviews

Walking The Way in Wonder and Words: Letters from the Heart differs from these in that the author has written a collection of letters to pilgrims and people she met on her 2019 Camino, or whom she carried with her from her previous Caminos. Seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary, describing places, people, and interactions in almost lyrical prose, each pilgrim or person, offers unique opportunities for her to practice what she has coined the "L Words, words which hold equal measure of challenge and opportunity .... language, listening, loving, living, and learning."
She shows that none of us is perfect and, even as an internationally accredited mediator and coach, she learns that the old maxim: "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear" is true. After an incorrect first impression of an Italian pilgrim she writes, "and there on the terrace, the universe clearly had it in mind that this learner needed a teacher, to be reminded about the danger of ungrounded assessments, the untruths they tell, and the great disservice they do to both assessor, and those assessed."
I recommend this book for all of life's learners. This is not a practical 'how to' walk the Camino. This collection of letters from 'The Way', is a 'how to' listen, love, and learn every day, not only on the Camino. Sylvia Nilsen, Founder of 'amaWalkers Camino' and Camino author, Durban, South Africa
Walking a Camino is a thoroughly personal experience. The intensity and intimacy of Sharon's journey is beautifully told. She lays her heart open, on the road, and on the pages, and shares her insights generously. No two Caminos are ever the same, and Sharon inspires the reader to travel their own pilgrimage; on Camino, and into the soul.Gabriela Andrew, Founder of 'Cape Camino', Hopefield, South Africa
In a time when humanity is in need of humanity, Sharon's writing is like a soothing balm for the soul. Her skilful ability to wonderfully weave words that reflect her heartfelt interactions along The Way, will have you laughing, crying, and reflecting on your own interactions with others. It is her talent as a born listener and graceful writer, that makes this book so very special. The words, the people, the places, the emotions, the insights are all magically presented in a way that makes it very hard to put this book down. You'll be left enlightened, hopeful, and believing that despite the good and the bad in all of us, there is hope for the future, if we simply take the time to thoughtfully listen to, and learn from our fellow human beings.Pamela Dangelmaier, Author of Flour Garden, Business Owner, Certified Mindfulness Facilitator and Coach, Vancouver, Canada