The Fifth Mountain (edit title)

Shelfari edited the description of The Fifth Mountain 13 days ago.

• A Struggle of the Spirit and a Search for the Truth Written with the same masterful prose and clarity of vision that made The Alchemist an international phenomenon, The Fifth Mountain is Paulo Coelho's inspiring story of the Biblical prophet Elijah. In the ninth century B.C., the Phoenician princess Jezebel orders the execution of all the prophets who refuse to seek safety in the land of Zarephath, where the unexpectedly finds true love with a young widow. But this newfound rapture is to be cut short, and Elijah sees all of his hopes and dreams irrevocably erased as he is swept into a whirlwind of events that threatens his very existence. In what is truly a literary milestone, Coelho gives a quietly moving account of a man touched by the hand of God who must triumph over his frustrations in a soul-shattering trail of faith.

Amanda L edited the quotations of The Fifth Mountain Tuesday, September 1 2009.

• Added a quotation: “... for it was this that He desired, that each person take into his hands the responsibility for his own life. For, in the final analysis, He had given His children the greatest of all gifts; the capacity to choose and determine their acts.”
• Added a quotation: “It's always necessary to know when a stage of one's life has ended. If you stubbornly cling to it after the need has passed, you lose the joy and meaning of the rest.”

Arthur edited the quotations of The Fifth Mountain Wednesday, August 26 2009.

• Added a quotation: “"Do you see the Fifth Mountain? From whichever side you look, it appears different, though it is the same mountain. Thus it is with all of creation: many faces of the same God."”Elijah to the Priest
• Added a quotation: “"Though knowest that I am blind because mine eyes still retains the light of the Lord’s glory, I can perceive nothing else."”Angel to Elijah
• Added a quotation: “"The essential point was this: to have a name. When Jacob had answered, God had baptized him Israel. Each one has a name from birth but must learn to baptize his life with the word he has chosen to give meaning to that life."”Elijah
• Added a quotation: “"Make whatever decision you wish but never forget one thing: all of you are much better than you believed."”Elijah to the People of Akbar

Arthur edited the quotations of The Fifth Mountain Wednesday, August 26 2009.

• Added a quotation: “Learn something. At this moment, many people have stopped living. They do not become angry, nor cry out; they merely wait for time to pass. They did not accept the challenge of life, so life no longer challenges them. You are running the same risk; react, face life, but do not stop living.”Elijah to the Widow

Shelfari edited the description of The Fifth Mountain Friday, July 31 2009.

• A Struggle of the Spirit and a Search for the Truth Written with the same masterful prose and clarity of vision that made The Alchemist an international phenomenon, The Fifth Mountain is Paulo Coelho's inspiring story of the Biblical prophet Elijah. In the ninth century B.C., the Phoenician princess Jezebel orders the execution of all the prophets who refuse to seek safety in the land of Zarephath, where the unexpectedly finds true love with a young widow. But this newfound rapture is to be cut short, and Elijah sees all of his hopes and dreams irrevocably erased as he is swept into a whirlwind of events that threatens his very existence. In what is truly a literary milestone, Coelho gives a quietly moving account of a man touched by the hand of God who must triumph over his frustrations in a soul-shattering trail of faith.

Shelfari edited the contributors of The Fifth Mountain Wednesday, July 22 2009.

• Added a contributor: Paulo Coelho: (Primary Author)

Shelfari edited the first sentence of The Fifth Mountain Thursday, July 16 2009.

• "I HAVE SERVED A LORD WHO NOW ABANDONS ME INTO the hands of my enemies," said Elijah.