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The goal of this book is to present a foundation for understanding the disciplines that contribute to the field of pilgrimage studies and to bridge the gulf between scholarship and 'popular' pilgrimage literature. It includes chapters from disciplines silent in this field such as public administration, information studies, and digital humanities.

Since the dawn of humanity, people have traveled in search of meaning and to petition for worldly and otherworldly blessings. In the twenty-first century, the number of people traveling to religious sacred sites on pilgrimage has increased more than at any point in human history. An increased demand for pilgrimage routes and trails with the spiritual rather than the religious walker in mind, has also led various enterprising groups and individuals to develop entirely new pilgrimage routes and trails. This book highlights this new chapter in pilgrimage and trail development with essays by...

This volume is the first of its kind to focus entirely on food in the context of pilgrimage and faith-based tourism. It presents key studies that are relevant to academics, pilgrimage stakeholders, faith-based tourism stakeholders, planning and policy makers, tourist guides, students and interested readers alike. The knowledge and rich contents should find its way into practical applications and educational materials in the field. The value of this edited collection lies in the approach of the contributors, who have explored food as a complement to spiritual experience in the context of...

Has life passed you by? And you fit in--nowhere?

"I gave the best years of my life to a cause--to a belief that proved false.

I loved living on the edge. The thrill of standing the watch.

Rushing into harm's way on behalf of my country.

For over 22 years and with pride, I represented America

by wearing the cloth of the nation.

When my service was all over? Life had passed me by and . . .

I fit in -- nowhere."

Senior Chief Petty Officer Brad Genereux

Is forgiveness and peace within the...