Published 15:40 IST, November 1st 2019
Paulo Coelho: Here are some of the author's best books to read
Paulo Coelho has several bestselling novels to his credit. He has written some of the best novels, while each of his books has a meaningful lesson to learn.
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Paulo Coelho is the author of several bestselling books worldwide. His every novel is embedded with at least one meaningful message. The novelist had a hard childhood as he was committed to a psychiatric asylum for his rebellious attitude. He later pursued his dream career of becoming an author. Here are his best perspective-changing and the most memorable novels of all time.
1. The Alchemist
This psychological book revolves around a Spanish shepherd who creates his destiny through his travel in Egypt. This propounds the philosophy that people discover themselves only when they know how to listen. The perfect journey of self-discovery is all about personal chemistry, which ultimately leads you to the treasure.
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2. Eleven Minutes
Maria, a Brazilian wholly believes in a tragedy which was disguised as a fairytale. The protagonist worked as a clerk but soon gets an offer as a dancer in Geneva by a Swiss man. She thinks of this as a life-changing experience before the reality struck. Maria falls in the prostitution trap. The lost girl meets a young painter who is similar to her. To explore love and the sacredness of sexuality, Maria has to find a way to reconcile with herself first.
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3. The Zahir
A renowned author ditched all his principles in life when his beloved wife leaves without a trace. Through his journey from Paris to Central Asia, he discovers something which gives greater meaning to his life. Paulo Coelho revives ancient myths and traditions to kindle love themes, self-knowledge, and belief in his book. He also talks about love, spirituality, freedom, solitude, and stability.
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4. By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept
Pilar and her partner first meet when they are kids, but they remain just friends. They run into each other about 11 years later when Pilar has grown up to be a strong woman who does not let emotions overpower her. Whereas, he owns a gift to heal others and believes in religion for a solution to his internal conflicts. They get united by their desire to achieve their dreams. She and her companion decided to visit a small village in the Pyrenees and discover their truth. The story revolves around the spiritual experience above practical experience of love.
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12:26 IST, November 1st 2019