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By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept

by Paulo Coelho
$8.90
By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept
By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept

Spiritual awakening through love and mysticism.

If you're in search of a story that delves into the depths of self-discovery, intertwining love with spiritual enlightenment, then Paulo Coelho's book could resonate deeply with you. It's a journey that promises not just an escape but an exploration of life's greater meaning through the lens of an old romance rekindled under mystic circumstances. Coelho's narrative weaves the mystical with the everyday, inviting you to question the boundaries of your own spiritual path.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept

by Paulo Coelho
$8.90
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ISBN: 9788172235307
Authors: Paulo Coelho
Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers
Date of Publication: 2006-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Romance, Contemporary, Religious Fiction, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Philosophy, Classics, Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.57
(rated by 108592 readers)

Description

Paulo Coelho’s By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept is a poignant and poetic story that talks about the depth of love and life and includes elements of paganism and the female aspect of divinity. The protagonist of the story is an independent young woman, Pilar, who is fed up with her university life and is on a quest to find the real meaning of life. Her life takes an unexpectedly interesting turn when she meets her childhood sweetheart after eleven years. In these eleven years, things have changed drastically. Pilar has become an independent and strong woman and has learned the art of hiding her feelings. On the other hand, her friend has become a charismatic and handsome spiritual leader and a rumored miracle worker. He has resolved his inner conflicts and taken refuge in religion. The story further unfolds as the two lovers embark on a journey from the French Pyrenees. The novel is set in a small village near the River Piedra. Adolescent love rarely reaches its full potential, but these two are together again. However, their journey is filled with difficulties, resentment, and demons of blame, and they get to reexamine their special bond in the light of some of the biggest questions of life. Coelho’s By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept emphasizes that love is not a hindrance to one’s dreams. On the contrary, it is a powerful force that urges the lover to find God while conqu
 

Spiritual awakening through love and mysticism.

If you're in search of a story that delves into the depths of self-discovery, intertwining love with spiritual enlightenment, then Paulo Coelho's book could resonate deeply with you. It's a journey that promises not just an escape but an exploration of life's greater meaning through the lens of an old romance rekindled under mystic circumstances. Coelho's narrative weaves the mystical with the everyday, inviting you to question the boundaries of your own spiritual path.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.