Meet ‘Pilgrim Strong’ Author at Walkabout Outfitter

Steve Watkins, the amazing storyteller who published “Pilgrim Strong,” will be at Walkabout Outfitter in the coming week.

Watkins transformed his life while walking the 500-mile Camino de Santiago. He will share his story and insights at the Valley View Mall Walkabout Outfitter location on Monday, June 4 at 7 p.m.

The talk is free and includes snacks, but the store asks that bring canned food to donate to Feeding America Southwest Virginia.

You can get a copy of the book early on Amazon. (Use Amazon Smile a portion of the proceeds will benefit Roanoke Outside).

What can you expect from the talk and book? Here’s how Watkins, a journalist and communicator from Jonesboro, Arkansas, describes it:

“The story is based on a few simple truths:

Everyone needs a cheerleader.

We’re all at our very best when we’re cheering for others.

Less focus on me/I. More focus on everything else.

There’s glory in the mundane.

Adversity reshapes, and makes us better.

Want to find your strength? You must go looking.”

Additional talks will also take place at Walkabout Outfitter locations in Lexington (June 5), Harrisonburg (June 6), and Richmond/Carytown (June 7).