“[Coelho’s] special talent seems to be his ability to speak to everyone at once. The kind of spirituality he espouses is to all comers. . . . His readers often say that they see their own lives in his own books.” —New Yorker From the bestselling author of The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho, comes an absorbing new novel that holds a mirror up to our culture’s obsession with fame, glamour, and celebrity.

A profound meditation on personal power and innocent dreams undone by success, a novel set in the exciting worlds of fashion and cinema. Meet the players and posers behind the scenes at Cannes. Paulo Coelho paints an engrossing picture of a world overrun by glamour and excess, and shows us the possibly dire consequences of our obsession with fame.

From the #1 best-selling author of The Alchemist comes an inspiring story about a young man seeking wisdom from an elder, and the practical lessons imparted along the way. Includes stunning illustrations by Christoph Niemann. “A novelist who writes in a universal language.” —The New York Times In The Archer we meet Tetsuya, a man once famous for his prodigious gift with a bow and arrow but who has since retired from public life, and the boy who comes searching for him. The boy has many questions, and in answering them Tetsuya illustrates the way of the bow and the tenets of a meaningful life. Paulo Coelho's story suggests that living without a connection between action and soul cannot fulfill, that a life constricted by fear of rejection or failure is not a life worth living. Instead one must take risks, build courage, and embrace the unexpected journey fate has to offer. With the wisdom, generosity, simplicity, and grace that have made him an international best seller, Paulo Coelho provides the framework for a rewarding life: hard work, passion, purpose, thoughtfulness, the willingness to fail, and the urge to make a difference.

“The book casts a curiously sweet spell.” – Entertainment Weekly Eleven Minutes tells 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, yet ends up working as a prostitute. In Geneva, Maria’s despairing view of love is put to the test when she meets a handsome young painter. In this odyssey of self-discovery, Maria must choose between pursuing a path of darkness—sexual pleasure for its own sake—or risking everything to find her own inner light and the possibility of true love.

New York Times Bestseller “In Brida, my third novel, which I wrote just after The Alchemist, I tell the story of a young woman who dives into sorcery and her experiences with different magical traditions. I explore many themes that are dear to me, such as the Great Mother, pagan religions, and the perceptions of love.” -- Paulo Coelho This is the spellbinding tale of Brida, a beautiful young Irish woman, and her quest for knowledge. On her journey, she meets a wise man who teaches her about overcoming her fears, and a woman who teaches her ancient rituals. They see in her a gift, but must let Brida make her own voyage of discovery.

This book assesses the life and success of the writer Paulo Coelho, one of the most fascinating and contemporary writers in the world, through new lenses. It applies a positive psychology perspective and contributes to using innovative theories in psychobiographical studies. This study explores the development of holistic wellness (HWM) and faith development (FDT) throughout the writer's life. It presents radical changes in spirituality, self-direction, love and faith across the life span. Further, it analyses the development of Coelho’s relationship with God and the creation of meaningfulness through his belief and writing. This study contributes to a new era of psychobiographical works within the positive psychology framework.

Why this book? Hindi Vs English Medium Issues? Career growth Struggle? Struggling Relationships? Health Issues? Kids, Family, Wealth & Safety issues? I faced all of the above and few more during my journey to wellness. Living through these stages enriched my knowledge and resolve that nothing is unachievable and your background is only a reference point. Key Facts about me- Born in a lower middle class family. Hindi Medium Education up to 12th Standard. Failed one exam too. Studied in a lesser known engineering college in the remote town of Maharashtra (Out of home for the first time and still living independently since then). Started my career in Sales at lowest level. What I Learnt- When I studied in Village - Respect and value to Teacher/ Mentor. When I Studied in Maharashtra - Life teaches better than college. When I scored 1st Division with Distinction in Engineering- Your resolve is bigger than medium of education hurdle. When I took Sales Executive Job-No job is small, relationship matters. When I got into Manufacturing Sector- Be open to learn. When I became the Country Head- Dreams come true if you work for it and be ready. I have given my full experience substance in this book. I have succeeded in positively impacting thousands of lives during my corporate working career. This book would help me reach millions of homes across the globe and make positive impacts to their life. I did it, you can surely do it. No background can stop your success if you have the right thinking and investing into right resources.