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May 07, 2022Karin Adshead rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
In light of the current world events (specifically the war in the Ukraine), this book is deeply profound and meaningful. On the eve of a battle likely to destroy the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the local sage shares his wisdom on the…
May 17, 2017
Reminded me of the book, The Prophet, by Kahlil Gibran
Feb 02, 2016erfar rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
Pedantic and preachy
Nov 25, 2015
no where near the quality of the alchemist. some lines were truly mystical and worth rereading but much of it was filler, well written but not worth reading if you are looking to get something out of it.
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Aug 22, 2015hibisizzy rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely loved this book. I bought it when it originally was released and could not believe how much it truly touched my life. Highly recommend for an easy yet inspring read.
Jun 10, 2015DouglasLinn rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Another exquisite and elegant book from Paulo Coelho. It's not quite as good a "story" as "The Alchemist" portrays, but the message is rather enlightening and quite profound. If one takes the time to actually meditate on what is being said…
Sep 30, 2014
If you enjoyed the classic work of Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet, then this novel is equally evocative, written with the same lyrical beauty. Coelho's story creates a kind of emotional bridge between the Crusades of the middle ages and…
Sep 30, 2014Memawrayne rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
More like a book of philosophy with Christian overtones. Interesting but not at all what I expected.
Nov 19, 2013font41 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Fabulously written tranlation from the 11 century as Accra was under seige by French Crusaders. Occupants knew their fate, and sought guidance on how to face lifes coming destruction. Much of what is discussed has tremendous insights into…
Nov 18, 2013delfon rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
translation of an archaic text dated from July 14, 1009 in Accra just before its fall to French Crusaders. Somewhat similar to Gilgamesh of 3000 BCE by Mason. A Copt gives advise to various qustioners on matters of their: lives such as…
Oct 01, 2013writermala rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a book which supposedly talks about July 14, 1099when Jerusalem awaits the invasion of the crusaders. However, it is a book of infinite wisdom - a book about life itself and all its glory. I know a book is good when I start…
May 21, 2013dirtbag1 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Fairly dry and spiritual reading. Did not get much from this.
Aggie3
May 13, 2013Aggie3 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
With this book I was expecting the brilliant writing by Paulo Coelho, but it failed to interest me. I guess I was expecting the usual, deep and life changing writing. This one did not catch my interest.