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Glendalough

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To get the true feeling of a place, I think you have to know the background and what to look for. Visiting Glendalough in Ireland, you'll instantly see that the area is gorgeous, but knowing the rich history of the place and what to look for will enhance the meaning. This book will take you through the monastic city of Glendalough step by step, and explain the rich history of the place.

I have been to Glendalough twice, spending a week there each time, with many hours in the company of the authors of this book. Michael Rodgers and Marcus Losack know and love the area of Glendalough. They are deeply grounded in the spiritual heritage of Celtic Christianity and, in addition, honor the deeper and wider aspects of spirituality that are present in this ancient site. In an era when Glendalough is in danger of becoming just another spot on the tourist trail, Michael and Marcus' book helps you to go deeper into ancient traditions, whether your pilgrimage is in person or in your heart.

Glendalough--A Celtic Pilgrimage, is part tour guide and part Celtic Spirituality with a little bit of history that will take you through the area of this 6-12th Century Monastic community. The book is not the easiest read for in order to fully understand what the authors are discussing, you will need a basic knowledge of what the place was like and a general idea of the ruins and lay of the landscape in order to fully appreciate the text.

The book is best used on site as the authors do not provide much in the way of illustrations leaving those who have never been there without any real idea of what a particular structure may look like. The book focuses mainly on structural features of the ruins with some added side notes on St. Kevin and the community he founded. I recommend this book if you have prerequisites knowledge of the area or are planning a visit to the grounds.

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Good at telling you what is there but wished it had more stories about St. Kevin.

A CELTIC PILGRIMAGE offers a fine blend of philosophy, spirituality and travel lore as it follows Irish poet John O'Donohue on a journey through Western Ireland. History, culture, and travel insights make this a 'must' acquisition for any collection strong in Irish culture.

I have visited Glendalough several times and it is one of my favorite places in Ireland. This beautifully written book brought this sacred site to life in an even deeper way and I cannot wait to go back, only this time it will have to be at least for a weekend retreat.

This book makes you feel like you are there, even if you have never been. Like myself! When I wrote my book, A Knight In Glendalough, my Glendalough was based on this one. I hope I've captured it nearly as well.A Knight In Glendalough (The Aerleah Series)