- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins (6 Jun 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007214715
- ISBN-13: 978-0007214716
- Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 11.2 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,239,011 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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.’
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‘this (is an) exceptional novel.’
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The story of an independent young woman whose life is changed forever by a chance encounter with a childhood friend. This exciting new edition includes exclusive content, such as an interview with the author, in-depth background information on the book, recommended books if you liked this one, and much more.
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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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a book written for all romantics at heart. Paulo Coelho has written another superb novel based on the power of love, faith and hope. This book is inspirational, and pushes us to believe and learn to recognise the little miracles that appear to us each day. Dreams do take hard work, patience and a lot of tears, but the author teaches us never to loose hope. Paulo manages to move and inspire through this story. Excellent! It made me trust in love again!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Though I did not find this as compelling as The Alchemist, the story of Pilar and her inner conflict with the notion of love highlights universal emotions which anyone who has ever been in love can relate to. Coelho's story-telling technique is simple in prose but conveys a deeper message which may at times be difficult to grasp. I think a re-read is always a good idea as there are subtleties in his message which may not be picked up on straight away. But this shouldn't put the reader off, as it is a relatively short story and easy to read. It is a story of hope, written intelligently by someone who seems to have figured out what a lot of us are trying to find answers for.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After reading many of Coelos books I thought I could not be any more impressed than I already was, but this is a truly inspiring love story. Pilar is a woman who's life changes over a week as she learns to flow with life and love, and her lover who is struggling with his religeon's ridgid beliefs and his own views about the feminine face of god. As someone who rejected the same religeon at an early age I found I was able to reclaim the parts of my religeon I belive in while still rejecting those I don't. A must for any Coelho fan, especially women.
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Still reeling..
I have read most of Paulo's books after a special friend bought me "The Alchemist" as a gift. I dont read his books like I do my other favourite authors. Read more
Published 2 months ago by mummyof2
Couldn't put this book down
My second Paulo Coelho book in as many days..started with 11 minutes and am totally enthralled by his writing. Have just started a third tonight. Read more
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Mills and Boone meets Dan Brown
Deeply disappointing drivel. It seems Catholics can never cast off the hocus pocus they are force fed as infants. Read more
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Published on 11 Nov 2008 by K. Fulton
Great introduction, disappointing story
The introduction to the book is wonderfully written about the spiritual importance of love "True love is an act of total surrender" and "To love is to be in communion with the... Read more
Published on 21 July 2008 by Joanne
Simple story in the shadow of the Alchemist
The story is simple, a girl gets a call from a child hood friend who is now in the seminary, to attend his lecture. Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2007 by Jay
Beautiful and Inspiring
This book is one of my favourite books of all time. It isn't a masterpiece of literature in the way, for example, Jane Austen could claim her work to be. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2007 by Victoria
Elegant and wise
This is the first Coelho I have read and, boy, do I want to read more! It's just completely gorgeous in every way. Read more
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Published on 15 Oct 2004
A sweet book perhaps not for everyone...
In lots of ways I really liked this book. I am an atheist and therefore the religious side to the story meant little to me. Read more
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