The Pilgrimage: A Contemporary Quest for Ancient Wisdom

The Pilgrimage: A Contemporary Quest for Ancient Wisdom

by Paulo Coelho (Author), Alan R. Clarke (Translator)

Synopsis

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.

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Format: Special Edition
Pages: 320
Edition: Special edition
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 18 Oct 2012

ISBN 10: 0007489404
ISBN 13: 9780007489404

Media Reviews
'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
Author Bio
Paulo Coelho was born in Brazil and has become one of the most widely read and loved authors in the world. Especially renowned for The Alchemist and Eleven Minutes, he has sold more than 140 million copies worldwide and been translated into over 72 languages. The recipient of numerous prestigious international awards, including the Crystal Award by the World Economic Forum and France's Legion d'Honneur, Paulo Coelho was inducted into the Brazilian Academy of Letters in 2002.