Paulo Coelho was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on August 24, 1947. Paulo Coelho had wanted to be a writer from an early age, but his parents had other ideas. His parents were disillusioned at their son's disregard for traditional ways of living. He was incarcerated in a mental institution from the age of 17 and released only when he was 20. Paulo Coelho spent a number of years as a hippie, taking drugs and living a nomadic life. He returned to Brazil and became a songwriter, writing songs for Brazilian singers, Elis Regina, Rita Lee and Raul Seixas. This made him wealthy but he was not living his dream so he packed in the writing songs to become a full-time writer. The Alchemist is one of the biggest selling books of all time, selling more than 65 million copies. He also has a very large following on Facebook(25 million), and Twitter(10 million).
Book Review:The story of an independent young woman whose life is changed forever by a chance encounter with a childhood friend. A magical blend of compelling action, exotic locations and intriguing characters, told with Paulo's characteristic power and insight. Pilar is an independent and practical young woman who is feeling bored and frustrated by the daily grind of her university life. Looking for a deeper meaning to her existence, she happens to meet an old childhood friend, now a handsome, mesmerizing spiritual teacher - and a rumoured miracle worker. As he leads her on a magical journey through the French Pyrenees, Pilar begins to realize that this chance encounter is going to transform her life forever. With Paulo's trademark blend of mysticism, magical realism and folklore, Pilar's story is a poignant and deeply inspiring tale.
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Book Review:This is the story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who dreams of travelling the world in search of a treasure as extravagant as any ever found. From his home in Spain he journeys to the exotic markets of Tangiers and then into the Egyptian desert, where a fateful encounter with the alchemist awaits him. One of Coelho's main themes is to follow your dreams as this boy has done.
Book ReviewThe Pilgrimage tells the story of the spectacular trials of Paulo Coelho and his mysterious mentor, Petrus as the journey across Spain in search of a miraculous sword.
Book Review:The teller of this story has had the misfortune of losing his wife. She was a war correspondent and she went missing while on a "job". A friend, Mikhail was with her when she went missing. This Mikhail turns up and promises a reunion. The writer is not sure at all about the situation.
Book Review:The central theme to this book is that we should be true to ourselves no matter what the consequences will be.
Book Review:This is the story of Brida, a young Irish girl, and her quest for knowledge. As Brida seeks her destiny, she struggles to find a balance between her relationships and her desire to transform herself.
Book Review:Manual of the Warrior of Light is an invitation to each of us to live our dreams, to embrace the uncertainty of life, and to rise to meet our own unique destiny. In his inimitable style. Paulo Coelho helps us to discover the warrior of light within each of us.
Book Review:Igor Malev is on a mission to have his estranged wife back with him. He will stop at nothing to achieve his wishes