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  The Alchemist

  by Paulo Coelho

  Original title: "O Alquimista""My heart is afraid that it will have to suffer," the boy told the alchemist one night as they looked up at the moonless sky." Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams."The Alchemist is the magical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns... (more)
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  And On the Seventh Day Trilogy: Book 2

  Veronika Decides to Die

  A Novel of Redemption

  by Paulo Coelho

  Twenty-four-year-old Veronika seems to have everything -- youth and beauty, boyfriends and a loving family, a fulfilling job. But something is missing in her life. So, one cold November morning, she takes a handful of sleeping pills expecting never to wake up. But she does -- at a mental hospital where she is told that she has only days to live. Inspired by events in Coelho's own life, Veronika Decides to Die... (more)
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  Eleven Minutes

  by Paulo Coelho

  Eleven Minutes is the story of Maria, a young girl from a Brazilian village, whose first innocent brushes with love leave her heartbroken. At a tender age, she becomes convinced that she will never find true love, instead believing that "love is a terrible thing that will make you suffer. . . ." A chance meeting in Rio takes her to Geneva, where she dreams of finding fame and fortune. Maria's despairing view of... (more)
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  And On the Seventh Day Trilogy: Book 1

  By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept

  A Novel of Forgiveness

  by Paulo Coelho

  From Paulo Coelho, author of the international bestseller The Alchemist , comes a poignant, richly poetic story that reflects the depth of love and life. Rarely does adolescent love reach its full potential, but what happens when two young lovers reunite after eleven years? Time has transformed Pilar into a strong and independent woman, while her devoted childhood friend has grown into a handsome and... (more)
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  The Zahir

  A Novel of Obsession

  by Paulo Coelho

  Original Title: "O Zahir"
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  The Witch of Portobello

  by Paulo Coelho

  How do we find the courage to always be true to ourselves—even if we are unsure of whom we are? That is the central question of international bestselling author Paulo Coelho's profound new work, The Witch of Portobello . It is the story of a mysterious woman named Athena, told by the many who knew her well—or hardly at all. Among them: "People create a reality and then become the victims of that... (more)
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  Brida

  by Paulo Coelho

  This is the story of Brida, a young Irish girl, and her quest for knowledge. She has long been interested in various aspects of magic but is searching for something more. Her search leads her to people of great wisdom, who begin to teach Brida about the spiritual world. She meets a wise man who dwells in a forest, who teaches her about overcoming her fears and trusting in the goodness of the world; and a woman who... (more)
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  And On the Seventh Day Trilogy: Book 3

  The Devil and Miss Prym

  A Novel of Temptation

  by Paulo Coelho

  A community devoured by greed, cowardice, and fear. A man persecuted by the ghosts of his painful past. A young woman searching for happiness. In one eventful week, each will face questions of life, death, and power, and each will choose a path. Will they choose good or evil? In the remote village of Viscos -- a village too small to be on any map, a place where time seems to stand still -- a stranger arrives,... (more)
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  The Fifth Mountain

  by Paulo Coelho

  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... (more)
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  The Pilgrimage

  A Contemporary Quest for Ancient Wisdom

  by Paulo Coelho

  A Spiritual Journey Toward Self-Discovery The Pilgrimage recounts the spectacular trials of Paulo Coelho as he journeys across Spain to discover personal power, wisdom, and a miraculous sword that seals his initiation into the secret society of the Tradition. With his enigmatic mentor, Petrus, he follows a legendary road traveled by pilgrims of San Tiago since the Middle Ages, encountering a Chaucerian variety... (more)
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  The Valkyries

  by Paulo Coelho

  Travel into the searing heat of the desert, discover fabulous spiritual mysteries, and witness a fateful meeting with guardian angels in this thrilling adventure and international bestseller from the beloved author of The Alchemist.
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  The Winner Stands Alone

  by Paulo Coelho

  The beloved, bestselling international author of The Alchemist returns with another haunting novel—a thrilling journey into our constant fascination with the worlds of fame, fortune, and celebrity. A profound meditation on personal power and innocent dreams that are manipulated or undone by success, The Winner Stands Alone is set in the exciting worlds of fashion and cinema. Taking place over the course... (more)
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  Warrior of the Light

  A Manual

  by Paulo Coelho

  Warrior of the Light: A Manual is an inspirational companion to The Alchemist , an international bestseller that has beguiled millions of readers around the world. Every short passage invites us to live out our dreams, to embrace the uncertainty of life, and to rise to our own unique destiny. In his inimitable style, Paulo Coelho helps bring out the Warrior of the Light within each of us. He also shows readers... (more)
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  Like the Flowing River

  Thoughts and Reflections

  by Paulo Coelho

  it contains of small pieces of coelho's writing. each writing is inspiring! i read it during my weeping time trough a heart break and it can shift my mood up.
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  Aleph

  by Paulo Coelho

  Aleph marks a return to Paulo Coelho’s beginnings. In a frank and surprising personal story, one of the world’s most beloved authors embarks on a remarkable and transformative journey of self- discovery. Facing a grave crisis of faith, and seeking a path of spiritual renewal and growth, Paulo decides to start over: to travel, to experiment, to reconnect with people and the world. On this journey through Europe,... (more)
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  Maktub

  by Paulo Coelho

  Maktub, which means “it is written,” is a collection of texts that were published daily in newspapers in 1993 and 1994. These are stories and facts from different cultures and parts of the world that summarize the philosophy of life of various peoples. This is a work that offers an opportunity to reflect and reencounter oneself. Maktub, que quiere decir “está escrito”, es una recopilación de textos que... (more)
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  Life

  by Paulo Coelho

  A treasury of selected quotations from one of the world's best-loved spiritual writers. * Paulo Coelho is seen by millions as an alchemist of words. The ideas and philosophies in his internationally renowned books touch the aspirations of readers searching for their own path and for new ways of understanding the world. * This uplifting compilation of Paulo Coelho's most perceptive and enlightening quotations... (more)
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  A Warrior's Life

  The Authorized Biography of Paulo Coelho

  by Fernando Morais

  Fernando Morais es uno de los periodistas mÁs prestigiosos y reconocidos de Brasil. Desde que en 1961 empezÓ en la profesiÓn, ha recibido importantes premios de periodismo. TambiÉn ha sido diputado durante ocho aÑos, Secretario de Cultura y Secretario de EducaciÓn y, ademÁs, es guionista de televisiÓn. Morais es autor, entre otros, de TransamazÔnica, A ilha, Olga, ChatÔ, o rei do Brasil, CoraÇÕes sujos (ganadora... (more)
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  The Alchemist

  A Graphic Novel

  by Paulo Coelho

  Andalusian shepherd boy Santiago travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried in the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself king, and an alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest. No one knows what the treasure is, or if Santiago will be able to surmount the obstacles along the way. But what starts out as a... (more)
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  Manuscript Found in Accra

  by Paulo Coelho

  The latest novel from #1 internationally best-selling author Paulo Coelho is a classic of inspiration and reflection, a meditation on life, love, and the significance of change. A novel of philosophical reflection set in Jerusalem during the time of the Crusades. Here a community of Christians, Arabs, and Jews who have long lived together harmoniously have been warned of an imminent attack and certain... (more)