Paulo Coelho is superb. Writing in a language other than English yet having it mean something on a deep human level even after translation is in itself a miracle. One of my dear friends, Sowmya, is a huge Coelho fan and she bought and sent this book to me through Flipkart.

The packaging it came in was great, it kept the book looking ultra-new and smelling fresh. :P The content inside blew my mind. This is something we all know, but rarely even sit still to think about let alone practically ...

If you are interested in some philosophical or inspirational stuff, then this will be a nice read.

It contains story of ACRA where centuries before a man spoke words of wisdom to the citizens of acra, by answering their questions during their final hours.

well.. i really don't think this is a good enough place to review books. go to goodreads.

still.. the book is a lot of philosophy, not like Fountainhead but more like 'the monk who sold his ferrari'. there is minimal story and its mostly a narrative that gives a perspective of the life and values in those ages. back in centuries.

else.. i finally feel flipkart does send original books atleast sometimes. this is a simple cool book to have on the shelf.. atleast for the cover. the rating is n...

Hearing of Coelho, first things that come to our mind are Alchemist, The fifth Mountain, The Winner Stands alone, The Zahir, The manual of warrior of light, and a long list, all of them being a masterpiece, unique in its own sense, and uncomparable to each other.

We have seen Coelho writing non-fiction in Manual of Warrior of Light, and the book is simply amazing. But we won't find that to be the case here.

The book is non fiction, and has extreme beauty of thoughts and expressions, but not...

Finished book in few hours of starting it. The book is not like other books by Paulo Coelho with stories of inspiration but full of Wisdom and is on the steps of Manual of the Warrior of Light. Good one from Paulo....

I pre-ordered this book from Flipkart.

A good novel and refreshing when you are in deep shit.

I understood some points when I read second time but a nice one...

Answers looks like we know them already... but no... :)

Its a good book ,I will not say great because it did not have the charm and magical quality of his other works . But it has some great philosophies and quotes which makes you think and rethink about your own life .Written in an easy language, I think the teens of today can benefit a lot from this book.

If you can relate to, and like, Paulo Coelho's simple yet profound understanding of life, you will enjoy this book. If you haven't yet read Paulo Coelho and are looking forward to it, pls note - this is NOT a work of FICTION, just words of wisdom - on life. Worth a buy, definitely!

A very beautiful, motivating and inspiring book.A must read for all of us who are looking for self growth and timeless wisdom.
The Copt (one who is answering the questions asked by the people in the book) has a very beautiful way of taking simple things from everyday life and turning them all into magic. The mysticism that resides in all things visible and invisible is described in a very translucent yet enchanting way. Such that it will take you to a new world which has always existed around...

This is one of the best from the Paulo stable. It covers almost every aspect of life and the teachings and greatness of all kinds. There might be other books which also speak of greatness but the way this master storyteller has presented it, no one else can. It is a must read and that too from cover to the back page in a single sitting.