Timothy Egan is a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and the author of eight other books, most recently The Immortal Irishman, a New York Times bestseller. His book on the Dust Bowl, The Worst Hard Time, won a National Book Award for nonfiction. His account of photographer Edward Curtis, Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher, won the Carnegie Medal for nonfiction. He writes a biweekly opinion column for The New York Times.
One of Oprah's Must-Read Books of Fall 2019
Praise for A Pilgrimage to Eternity:
“A glorious, laugh-out-loud, wipe-away-tears, blister-riddled,
often rain-soaked, sometimes bone-chilled, desolate and desperate,
quietly triumphant walk through church history—every last footfall
in search of an elusive modern-day spiritual certitude…Egan aimed
high, and he reached it.”—The Chicago Tribune
“One of Egan’s best books, a moving combination of history and
memoir, travelogue and soul-searching, buoyed by Egan’s strengths
as a writer: color and humor, a sense of wonder and a gift for
getting to the point."—Seattle Times
"What a wondrous work! Somehow Egan has pulled together what seems
like the entire history of Christianity, the scenes and succulents
of much of Europe and his own personal story into an engrossing
narrative. This beautifully written and totally clear-eyed
account of his pilgrimage from Canterbury to Rome will have you
wondering whether we should all embark on such a journey, either of
the body, the soul or, as in Egan’s case, both." —Cokie Roberts
“If this book doesn’t quite settle the question of belief for you,
it will at least fortify your faith in scrupulous reporting and
captivating storytelling…Egan is so well informed, he starts to
seem like the world’s greatest tour guide...Reading it, you feel
yourself in the presence of goodness — the kind you might simply
have to decide to believe in.”—The New York Times
"Egan is an erudite author with a flair for catching the magic in
his 10-week journey. His writing is thoughtful, expressive and
visceral...this book was a joy to read."—The Washington Post
"It’s a trail mix of the personal, historical and even
gastronomical…full of history-buff-pleasing asides."—Star
Tribune
“Whether read as a travelogue, history or personal spiritual quest,
A PILGRIMAGE TO ETERNITY will enlighten and entertain its
audience…both mesmerizing and uplifting.” —BookReporter
"As he wanders, Egan beautifully describes the landscape, his
personal prayers and his family’s heartbreaking experiences with
untrustworthy men of faith…Part travel memoir, part history, part
spiritual reflection—A Pilgrimage to Eternity is wholly enjoyable.”
—BookPage
“Both an engaging travelog and a meditative exploration of how
religion and history have woven the tapestry of Europe together. It
has more questions than answers, but they are the right questions
to get a reader walking along the road to… somewhere. Making the
journey is more important than arriving. Egan has illustrated that
with deftness and brilliance.”—Houston Chronicle
“The question of what a pilgrimage means in the modern day loops
throughout Timothy Egan’s A Pilgrimage to Eternity...Egan’s
historical chops are on show throughout his journey."—America
“Remarkable, moving…Fans of Egan’s writing and newcomers will both
enjoy his deep immersion into descriptive language that jolts the
past awake with sensory immediacy.” —Crosscut
“Rich in detail and anecdote…A beautiful book.”—Commonweal
“A terrific read for all who are willing to consider that there is
always more to see and learn.”—Catholic Library World
"From the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner, a
pilgrimage to find religion—or truth, or the way—that pleasingly
blends memoir, travelogue, and history. ...Finding people and
places warm and welcoming in each village and city, allowing
himself to be amazed, lingering to rest blistered feet, and
discovering soul-stirring spots--all this kept Egan pushing on, and
readers will be thankful for his determination. A joy and a
privilege to read." —Kirkus, Best Book of 2019
Praise for Timothy Egan:
"Egan has a gift for sweeping narrative . . . and he has a
journalist's eye for the telltale detail . . . This is masterly
work." —The New York Times Book Review
"Few writers have the Pulitzer Prize–winning Egan's gift for
transforming history lessons into the stuff of riveting
page-turners." —Entertainment Weekly
"A master storyteller" —The Boston Globe
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