By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept: A Novel of Forgiveness (P.S.)
 

By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept: A Novel of Forgiveness (P.S.)

by Paulo Coelho

This first United States paperback of By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept comes after huge worldwide sales of the novel of faith, romance, miracles, and the importance of following the heart's true path. The inspirational tale follows Pilar, a young woman from the Spanish countryside who, sparked by the teachings of a now-mysterious man she has known and loved since childhood, leaves her... (read more)

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ladychris17
  • Rated 5 stars

This is by far the best Coelho book that I've ever read, and certainly one of my favorites. It tackles the biggest questions about philosophy, life, and religion(in a way), while being a great love story at the same time. It's simply the best and you can finish it on one seating. That's how exciting and spontaneous this book is. To make the long story short, it's a must-read!

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  • David W

    david w said:

    the best part of his book is that it puts Love above all norms, be it culture or religion. For a moment, everything becomes so crystal clear. You completely understand that u need not be accepted by the society. and despite the society's viewpoint of u, it is more important that love rules us and no other socially, selfishly constructed norms decides our life but for only love and love....

    posted Tuesday, June 10 2008
  • vicki

    vicki said:

    This is the novel for true lovers, who love in spite and despite. It's also about religion, spiritual journeys, decisions and pathways. One of the best books I've read so far. It's highly reflective but not dragging. I found a very nice personification of love here... Paulo writes that Love is a Well... Curious? Well, you better read to find out!

    posted Tuesday, June 10 2008
  • Enass Bannoura

    enass bannoura said:

    this novel is one of the novels that teach u how to face the reality and to see ur disteny out of reach but if resistant exists in ur heart and mind, that makes u happly and strongly acheieve it, all things u have in ur mind and embodies as dreams in ur life simpley u can fnid it beside u through ur good heart good faith in god, this novel tought me how to have faith in what god wrote it for me. wont ever been different unless i convinced it works for my good, in a moment i felt that i reach piedra river and i sat down and wept for what this novel has beneath.

    posted Friday, June 6 2008
  • Margie C

    margie c said:

    I love all the books about paulo including all those are only in portuguess
    wikipedia comments:

    The story focuses on Pilar, an independent young woman, who is frustrated with the grind of university life and looking for greater meaning. Pilar's life takes a turn when she meets up with a childhood sweetheart, who is now a spiritual teacher and a rumoured healer and miracle worker. They set off on a journey through the French Pyrenees as the journey unfolds.

    posted Wednesday, June 4 2008
  • raj m

    raj m said:

    I am recwested to the books is Hindi Edition plz

    posted Wednesday, May 28 2008
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