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Walking with Sam

A Father, a Son, and Five Hundred Miles Across Spain

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Walking with Sam

Written by: Andrew McCarthy
Narrated by: Andrew McCarthy, Sam McCarthy
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 An intimate, funny, and poignant New York Times bestseling travel memoir following award-winning author and actor Andrew McCarthy as he walks the Camino de Santiago with his son Sam.

When Andrew McCarthy's eldest son began to take his first steps into adulthood, McCarthy found himself wishing time would slow down. Looking to create a more meaningful connection with Sam before he fled the nest, as well as recreate his own life-altering journey decades before, McCarthy decided the two of them should set out on a trek like few others: 500 miles across Spain's Camino de Santiago.

Over the course of the journey, the pair traversed an unforgiving landscape, having more honest conversations in five weeks than they'd had in the preceding two decades. Discussions of divorce, the trauma of school, McCarthy's difficult relationship with his own father, fame, and Flaming Hot Cheetos threatened to either derail their relationship or cement it. Walking With Sam captures this intimate, candid and hopeful expedition as the father son duo travel across the country and towards one another. Entertainment & Celebrities Fatherhood Parenting & Families Relationships Travel Writing & Commentary Celebrity Funny Nonfiction
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to the Caminos I have walked with my husband and mother-in-law, both at separate times. Andrew captured the experience perfectly, especially when he noted that the Camino is such a personal journey that even the memories and photos of others who were there with us are not the same as our own. A very enjoyable and enlightening read!

Brought me back…

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In preparing for an upcoming Camino journey I’ve listened to a few books relating the journey but have enjoyed this one the most. The audio version was fantastic with both the author and his son’s voices. Would highly recommended for the pure story of it. It’s less of a hints and tips guide.

Laughed out loud

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I waited in anticipation, purchasing this book over a month ago. It did not disappoint. I leave with my daughter next month to walk the “Newbie” trail. I hope we can make some our own special memories as Andrew and Sam have.

“Everyone walks their own Camino”

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For many years I have considered walking the Camino DeSantiago, I have watch movies, I have read books, but none of which have been as moving and as interesting, and frankly hilarious as this particular book. Andrew McCarthy is an artist when it comes to words, I actually felt like I was on the journey with him and his son Sam. I highly recommend this book, it is absolutely transformative, so much so that I will be walking the Camino next September and I can’t wait! It’s been a lifetime in the making. Thank you Andrew, for not only writing and narrating this book, but for being so vulnerable and sharing your journey with your son. It is a truly fantastic book, and I’ve truly enjoyed it! A definite five star

Life Changing Novel

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thoroughly enjoyed the candor of this book on parenting a child crossing into adulthood. Mccarthy does not shy away from the struggles brought on by our past and the desire to support the best future for our children. very relatable.

this is a journey about parenting

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