The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

I found this book at a WHS store in the airport at a time when I had no particular book in mind. Something about the description on the back caught my fancy and I decided to buy it. It really is quite different from the genres of my interest but I am quite keen on widening my horizon.
Harold Fry, a man leading a quiet retirement life, takes up an unusual journey to save someone's life. He walks from one end of Britain to the other without proper shoes, a map or even his mobile phone. It is only his faith that carries him forward.
The story is a journey. It is a tale of self introspection and discovering yourself as much as it is of coming to terms with the sheer diversity of people in our world. Many questions are asked about the things that could have been different. What if? It takes us on an emotional ride of faith, hope, remorse, joy and most importantly, love. I teared up at the end.
The story picks up a little slow and remains the same for the greater part of the book. If you are looking for a page turner, this isn't the book for you but in my opinion, it is definitely worth a read.