Steps out of Time

One Woman's Journey on the Camino

By: Katharine B. Soper

Narrated by: Donna Postel

Years ago, an overachieving and harried young mother accidentally flushed her gold watch down the toilet. Time passed, but the image of the lost watch continued to haunt her, a symbol of an overcommitted life. Two decades later, propelled by a series of curious coincidences, she leaves behind her busy professional life, her cell phone, and her family to escape the tyranny of time and walk 500 miles across Northern Spain to Santiago de Compostela.

Steps out of Time brings the mysterious and wonderful world of the Camino to life with its tales of serendipitous encounters, new friends made (and one tragically lost), stunning natural beauty, and unforgettable food. By the end of her journey, an exhausted and exhilarated Katharine Soper is keenly aware she has completed much more than a monthlong walk.

©2013 Katharine B. Soper (P)2019 Tantor

A must for Pilgrims Virgins

At 74 and contemplating a pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago, I found the author's experiences to be informative and inspiring. If she can do it as a solo walker at 57, so can I. The narration was spot on but got a bit nasal at times. Put this on your To Do list before attempting the walk.

loved this walk

loved this walk with this mid-age female as I'm also interested in the camino and share similarities. the pacing if book & audio was perfect.

Excellent Story

Not just a narrative of walking the Camino but beautiful insights into the lessons of the trip. I also enjoyed the tone of the reader's voice.

It was a well told story

Brought back my thoughts and feelings from my pilgrimages on the Camino de Santiago. Thanks

Enjoyed this book very much!

I really enjoyed this book and the story it told. The author’s tale of her pilgrimage on The Camino de Santiago has enticed me to dream of going one day myself. I recommend this book to those wondering what life on this particular pilgrimage is like. She has a firm hold on describing every aspect.