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Impermanence is a vivid and deeply moving memoir about walking Japan’s legendary Shikoku 88-Temple Pilgrimage. What begins as one man’s 879-mile trek soon becomes a profound spiritual journey through loss, memory, and renewal.
As Larry Iles circles the island of Shikoku—through misted mountains, quiet fishing villages, and ancient temple grounds—he carries stories that refuse to stay buried: the birth of a grandson, the death of a childhood friend, the long echoes of a complicated father, and the uneven terrain of a life rebuilt. Along the way, moments of unexpected kindness, encounters with fellow pilgrims, and the daily rhythm of the trail reshape his understanding of grief, presence, and what it means to come home to oneself.
Blending the immersive detail of travel writing with the emotional honesty of a personal memoir, Impermanence offers a powerful true story of transformation—one step, one breath, one act of grace at a time. Perfect for readers of spiritual journeys, reflective nonfiction, and anyone seeking to rediscover the beauty in the fleeting moments that make a life.
A Word From The Author
I did not set out to write a book. I set out to walk.
For reasons I could not fully name at the time, the Shikoku pilgrimage called to me — not as a destination, but as a way of being in the world. Something in me was restless, still searching, as if the ground beneath the ordinary had shifted and I needed to walk myself back into alignment with life. What I found on those 879 miles was not simply a path around an island. It was a path deeper into the human heart — a pilgrimage through memory, loss, wonder, and quiet transformation.
