In his most personal book to date, Paulo Coelho returns with a remarkable journey of self-discovery. Like the main character in his much-beloved The Alchemist [050225], Paulo finds himself facing a grave crisis of faith. As he seeks a path of spiritual renewal and growth, he decides to begin again: to travel, to experiment, to reconnect with people and the landscapes around him. Setting off to Africa, and then to Europe and Asia via the Trans-Siberian Railway, he initiates a journey to revitalize his energy and passion. Even so, he never expects to meet Hilal - the woman Paulo loved 500 years before - whose betrayal prevents him from finding real happiness in this life. Together they take a mystical voyage through time and space, travelling a path that teaches love, forgiveness, and the courage to overcome life's inevitable challenges. Beautiful and inspiring, Aleph invites us to consider the meaning of our own personal journeys: Are we where we want to be, doing what we want to do?
320pp, 141mm x 222mm, hardback, 2011

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