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 Fench 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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'One of the few to deserve the term "Publishing Phenomenon"' INDEPENDENT OF SUNDAY 'His books have had a life-enancing impact on millions of people.' THE TIMES 'this (is an) exceptional novel.' Laura Esquivel, author of LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE
About the Author
Paulo Coelho's books have won numerous awards and are permanent fixtures on bestseller lists in Brazil and around the world. Other books by Paulo Coelho include The Alchemist, The Pilgrimage, The Valkyries,, The Firfth Mountain and Verionika Decides to Diie. He and his wife Christina live in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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– Customer review on 11/12/2007
I really like Paulo Coelho's writing, but really struggled with this book for some reason. I started it twice and couldn't get past page 20 before deciding I didn't need to force my way through it. It may have been just too deep for me. If you like his deepness, this book may be fine for you.
An earthy and practical woman bored by her life at university encounters a childhood friend. Now a handsome and charismatic miracle worker. She follows him and both of their lives are changed for better and worse. Paulo Coelho is a difficult but fascinaitng writer driven by a genuine humanity and sense of spirituality that is moving but at times frustrating.
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