The Year We Seized the Day

Plot summary

What started as a travel log becomes an adventure of tragedy, triumph and fierce loyalty, as two very different writers with differing beliefs confront their pasts, their faiths and each other in an 800 km (500 mi) journey on foot along the Camino de Santiago, in pursuit of their own brand of redemption. Laced with raw humor, heartache and lashings of local vino, Best and Bowles combine candor and courage to capture the essence of modern-day pilgrimage.

Authors

Colin Bowles (a.k.a. Colin Falconer and Mark D'Arbanville), is the author of more than thirty five internationally published titles. He was born in England and moved to Australia as a young man to play soccer. He is father of two girls and lives with his partner and love, in Adelaide, South Australia.

Elizabeth Best published her debut memoir, Eli’s Wings with Penguin Books, 2002, with revised edition, 2004. A rewrite is pending publication in 2010. Elizabeth’s articles have appeared in The Australian, Herald Sun, Advertiser, The Age. She has also collaborated on film scripts and songs.

Media

"By any measure, this is a remarkable, painful, illuminating and inspiring book." -Sydney Morning Herald

"Their quest for redemption begins as a mere physical challenge, surprising them both with its spiritual and emotional depth by the end" -Intrepid Travel

“A gripping tale of endurance laced with heartache and wry humour… Fresh and compelling” -The Sun Herald

“A delightful story, at times cynically amusing, at others movingly introspective.” -New Zealand Herald

"Their courage and honesty in facing their demons makes this book a compelling read." -WOMAN'S DAY

“This beautifully written, haunting memoire will leave a lasting impression.” -Otago Daily Times

“So much more than a travelogue. The real journey is the one going on in the minds and hearts of the authors.” -The Daily