Feeling trapped and frustrated in work and life, the author set out to walk the Camino de Santiago - the ancient Christian pilgrimage to the shrine of St James in Spain. On the way, he explored what it means to be a person of faith, a scientist and to live a compassionate life.

In this book of simple reflections and photographs from the way, he relates his story of the liberating power of pilgrimage in helping us find what is truly important.