Book Description

In 2008 Phil McCarthy, a Bristol GP, walked 1,200 miles from Canterbury to Rome alone in his 50th year. Rome Alone describes the joys and difficulties of modern pilgrimage in an age of doubt and confusion. It is a vivid description of walking the Via Francigena, an ancient pilgrim route, with anecdotes that will connect with people of any faith and none. The book sets the Via Francigena in its historical and cultural background and is a valuable resource for anyone planning a pilgrimage. Rome Alone is an exploration of the possibilities and significance of pilgrimage in the Twenty First Century and how it feels to "roam alone" for three months.