Paulo Coelho is a celebrated author of some of the most inspiring tales. He was born in Brazil on 24th, August, 1947. He had a very turbulent childhood and was a defiant teenager so his parents sent him to an asylum thrice. As Coelho reached the age of 38, he experienced a spiritual awakening while journeying through Spain. However, one book that created a frenzy in the literature circles was The Alchemist. The book nearly sold thirty five million copies worldwide.
Here, we have compiled a list of top 5 most inspiring and poignant books penned by Paulo Coelho. If you are interested to purchase these books, they are available exclusively at a trusted online marketplace.
Eleven Minutes is based on the story of a youthful prostitute called Maria, whose first encounter with love leaves her brokenhearted. At a very tender age, she realizes that she will never be able to find love that will last forever. Then a stroke of luck takes her to Geneva, where she dreams of making a fortune and becoming famous yet she ends up as a prostitute. The protagonist then faces a dilemma, she has to choose between following a destructive path of sexual pleasure, or risking everything she has for the mere possibility of a type of sacred sex.
2) By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept
This is a heart wrenching story about a woman and her voyage to find herself. Pilar is the name of the protagonist who reunites with her childhood friend who has spent the last decade of his life journeying around the world, where he learns about different cultures and religions. He tries to enlighten Pilar with the knowledge he has acquired over the years. It is a poetic story of transformation of Pilar. This journey that Pilar and her friend undertake is filled with resentment, difficulties and demon of blame.
For a truly electrifying reading experience, The Fifth Mountain should definitely be on your reading list. In this book Coelho retells the tale of Prophet Elijah who had to flee from Israel. He falls in love with a widow in Zarephath. As the story unfolds, Elijah’s new found love and dreams are cut short. It is an incredible work of historical fiction where Paulo Coelho discovers the issues of faith that are relevant in the present century as well as in the 9th century B.C.
4) Inspirations by Paulo Coelho
There is no doubt that Paulo Coelho is the most loved story teller. In this book he has selected some of his personal favorite pieces from the literary classics. The author displays amazing skill in formatting the collection into four distinct substances that are eternal and uncreated: Water, Air, Fire and Earth. This books includes classics from inspiring authors including, Oscar Wilde, Mary Shelley, Christian Andersen and D.H. Lawrence.
5) Manual of the Warrior of the Light
Paulo Coelho is the most distinguished storyteller of our time. With Manual of the Warrior of Light, he has presented a unique selection of philosophical tales that will excite the true readers everywhere. Every passage that the author has penned down invites the reader to embrace the life with all its uncertainties, to fulfill their destiny and to live out their dreams.
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