
The Pilgrimage
A Contemporary Quest for Ancient Wisdom
Paulo Coelho(Author)
HarperCollins (Publisher)
Published on 18. October 2012
Book
Hardback
320 pages
978-0-00-748940-4 (ISBN)
Description
In this, the 25th anniversary edition of the book that paved the way for the The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho documents his extraordinary pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in search
of ancient wisdom.
Featuring exclusive new content from Coelho, now one of the bestselling authors of all time, this captivating account of a journey to spiritual fulfilment is part adventure story, part guide to self-discovery, and a teaching to us all to value the complex fabric of our existence.
Following the same road travelled by pilgrims from the south of France to the north-west of Spain, Coelho, joined by a mysterious mentor, is transformed forever as he learns to understand the nature of truth through the simplicity and beauty of life.
of ancient wisdom.
Featuring exclusive new content from Coelho, now one of the bestselling authors of all time, this captivating account of a journey to spiritual fulfilment is part adventure story, part guide to self-discovery, and a teaching to us all to value the complex fabric of our existence.
Following the same road travelled by pilgrims from the south of France to the north-west of Spain, Coelho, joined by a mysterious mentor, is transformed forever as he learns to understand the nature of truth through the simplicity and beauty of life.
Reviews / Votes
'One of the few to deserve the term "publishing phenomenon"' Independent on Sunday'His books have had a life-enhancing impact on millions of people.' The Times
'His writing is like a path of energy that inadvertently leads readers to themselves, toward their mysterious and faraway souls.' Le Figaro
'Coelho's writing is beautifully poetic but his message is what counts... he gives me hope and puts a smile on my face.' Daily Express
More details
Edition
Special edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Edition type
Special edition
Dimensions
Height: 204 mm
Width: 135 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
410 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-748940-4 (9780007489404)
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Paulo Coelho is the author of The Alchemist, he was born in 1947 in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Being the author of 30 books that have sold over 320 million copies in 170 countries, he has become one of the most widely read authors in the world today. Paulo Coelho has been a United Nations Messenger of Peace since 2007 and this has allowed him to continue to promote intercultural dialogue and to focus on the needs of children. He is a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters and the recipient of over 115 awards and honours, including the Hans Christian Andersen Award, the Grinzane Cavour Book Award and the Chevalier de l'Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur, to name a few.
Other titles include: The Pilgrimage, Brida, The Valkyries, The Fifth Mountain, Manual of the Warrior of Light, Veronika Decides to Die, The Devil and Miss Prym, Eleven Minutes, The Zahir, Like the Flowing River, The Witch of Portobello, The Winner Stands Alone, Aleph.
Other titles include: The Pilgrimage, Brida, The Valkyries, The Fifth Mountain, Manual of the Warrior of Light, Veronika Decides to Die, The Devil and Miss Prym, Eleven Minutes, The Zahir, Like the Flowing River, The Witch of Portobello, The Winner Stands Alone, Aleph.