The Witch of Portobello

Informationen zum Autor One of the most influential writers of our time, Paulo Coelho is the author of thirty international bestsellers, including The Alchemist, Warrior of the Light , Brida, Veronika Decides to Die, and Eleven Minutes . He is a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters and a United Nations Messenger of Peace. Paulo is the recipient of 115 international prizes and awards, among them, the Chevalier de l'Ordre National de la Légion d'Honneur (Legion of Honor). Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1947, he soon discovered his vocation for writing. He worked as a director, theater actor, songwriter, and journalist. In 1986, a special meeting led him to make the pilgrimage to Saint James Compostela (in Spain). The Road to Santiago was not only a common pilgrimage but a turning point in his existence. A year later, he wrote The Pilgrimage , an autobiographical novel that is considered the beginning of his literary career. He lives in Geneva, Switzerland. Klappentext New York Times Bestseller “An incredibly beautiful read.” – Seattle Post-Intelligencer How do we find the courage to always be true to ourselves—even if we are unsure of who we are? That is the central question of international bestselling author Paulo Coelho’s profound work The Witch of Portobello. It is the story of a mysterious woman named Athena, told by the many who knew her well—or hardly at all. The Witch of Portobello is the kind of story that will transform the way readers think about love, passion, joy, and sacrifice. Zusammenfassung New York Times Bestseller “An incredibly beautiful read.” – Seattle Post-Intelligencer How do we find the courage to always be true to ourselves—even if we are unsure of who we are? That is the central question of international bestselling author Paulo Coelho’s profound work The Witch of Portobello . It is the story of a mysterious woman named Athena, told by the many who knew her well—or hardly at all. The Witch of Portobello is the kind of story that will transform the way readers think about love, passion, joy, and sacrifice. ...

Product details

• Authors: Paulo Coelho
• Assisted by: Margaret Jull Costa (Translation)
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 05.02.2008
• EAN: 9780061338816
• ISBN: 978-0-06-133881-6
• No. of pages: 304
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 203 mm x 17 mm
• Series: P.S.
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Science Fiction, Fantasy, Fantasy Romance, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Contemporary Fantasy, Magical Realism, Occult fiction, Religious and spiritual fiction, Relating to religious groups, Romance: fantasy and paranormal, FICTION: Literary, FICTION: Women, FICTION: Romance / Contemporary, FICTION: Romance / Fantasy, FICTION: Fantasy / Paranormal, FICTION: Fantasy / Contemporary, FICTION: Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, FICTION: Fantasy / Romance, FICTION: Magical Realism, Modern and contemporary fiction: general and literary, Fiction: Traditional stories, myths and fairy tales