A breathtaking collection of reflections from one of the world's best loved storytellers, Paulo Coelho.
In this riveting collection of thoughts...
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Jan 18, 2010
Nini
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There are a lot of insights of human life that I can learn from this amazing book...I love the way he wrote all of the stories which were contained of enchanting messages for anyone who read it, especially me. It helps me smile, wrinkle my eye brows whenever I didn't get the point yet of one story, helps me passing my day, even when I got stuck by the traffic jam.
In short, I must say that this book is loveable...and I love it.
In short, I must say that this book is loveable...and I love it.
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Jun 12, 2011
Mohammed
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مرّ وقتٌ طويل .. منذ وقعت عيناي على هذا الكتاب ..
اليوم .. قلّبتُ صفحاته .. وقفتُ برهة بين دفتيه .. اطلعتُ على أيامي معه وثارت في نفسي أشجان وأحزان ..
هذا الكتاب .. هو كالدليل .. يضيء في قلبك نور .. ويذكي في نفسك أشياء رائعة وراقية ..
عبارة عن مجموعة من النصوص .. تقرؤها .. مرة .. مرتين .. عشر .. وفي كل مرة تحس أن المكان ينير ويشع .. وفي كل مرة تحس في قلبك الراحة وتقر عينك وتبرد ..
باولو كويلو في هذه التحفة الفنية الراقية .. استطاع أن يتوغل نحو الأعماق ويسبرها More...
اليوم .. قلّبتُ صفحاته .. وقفتُ برهة بين دفتيه .. اطلعتُ على أيامي معه وثارت في نفسي أشجان وأحزان ..
هذا الكتاب .. هو كالدليل .. يضيء في قلبك نور .. ويذكي في نفسك أشياء رائعة وراقية ..
عبارة عن مجموعة من النصوص .. تقرؤها .. مرة .. مرتين .. عشر .. وفي كل مرة تحس أن المكان ينير ويشع .. وفي كل مرة تحس في قلبك الراحة وتقر عينك وتبرد ..
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May 20, 2011
Reva
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I sort of regret reading through this so fast – I wonder if it would be better to read a story a night, to contemplate the simple yet profound messages Coelho preaches in each one. As with his other works, he refers to one’s “Personal Legend” and “Warriors of Light” and discusses the language everyone can understand and the “Soul of the World.” Likewise, from “Self-Deception” and stories about self-doubt and comparing oneself to others, he writes about confidence and peace in the present moment
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Mar 14, 2011
Rachelle
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My friend told me to read this book about a year ago but I was never really interested in reading. I never found the right book to read. This summer I read a book for Paulo Coelho and I loved it. So I kept buying his books and reading them. His books are really different. They are all about life and how we choose our path. Some are all about love, destiny, and death. After I read most of his books I decided to start reading this book ''Like the Flowing River''. It made a great impact on the way
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Oct 20, 2011
Fatosha
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ما بين حكاية الموت الذي كان يرتدي المنامة وحكاية الشر الذي كان يريد أن يفعل الخير، صادفتني رسالة إلى جورج بوش ونص عن فن التجريب وآخر عن التصرف بدافع , وغرقت لأكثر من ثلاثة أيام من بعد قرائتي لكتاب كالنهر الذي يجري لباولو كويلهو في دائرة من التأملات ودوامة من الأفكار ..
من المعروف عن باولو كويلهو أنه كثيراً ما يلبسك أجنحته ويسمح لك بالطيران (لصفحات) في عالمه، الذي يبدو تماماً كعالمك من حيث مظهره الخارجي لكنك ستدرك لاحقاً بأنك أبداً لم تراه في السابق كما يبدو لك الآن..
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من المعروف عن باولو كويلهو أنه كثيراً ما يلبسك أجنحته ويسمح لك بالطيران (لصفحات) في عالمه، الذي يبدو تماماً كعالمك من حيث مظهره الخارجي لكنك ستدرك لاحقاً بأنك أبداً لم تراه في السابق كما يبدو لك الآن..
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Oct 05, 2011
Vimal
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This book is a collection of articles and stories. I found a few of them interesting:
1. Prepared for battle, but with a few doubts
2. The story of the pencil
3. How to climb mountains
4. The importance of looking
5. Genghis Khan and his falcon
6. The dead man wore pyjamas
7. The solitary piece of coal
8. The piece of bread that fell wrong side up
9. These are my friends
10. The importance of the cat in meditation
11. I can't get in
12. Statutes fo More...
1. Prepared for battle, but with a few doubts
2. The story of the pencil
3. How to climb mountains
4. The importance of looking
5. Genghis Khan and his falcon
6. The dead man wore pyjamas
7. The solitary piece of coal
8. The piece of bread that fell wrong side up
9. These are my friends
10. The importance of the cat in meditation
11. I can't get in
12. Statutes fo More...
Jun 05, 2011
Rebecca
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This is a great book of meditations large and small in the form of stories and true vignettes from the life of the author. I recommend keeping it on your nightstand and reading just one or two stories before you go to bed--you'll sleep well. If you are familiar with Coelho's works, you'll recognize the "warrior of the light" and the reference to "personal legends" (see The Alchemist). The collection is a testament to Coelho's expansive horizon (see The Valkyries: An Encounter with Angels
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Jan 29, 2010
Mary
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Before i start reading, one of my friends said that I showed finish first the other books of Paulo Coelho.
I've learned a lot. This book contains the stories and compilations of great experiences by the author and other people who entered his life.
The story of the pencil was so interesting and I've been reflecting throughout these days.
We are humans who aren't perfect at all, we are capable of committing mistakes and the story taught me to learn how to dwell with it. You have More...
I've learned a lot. This book contains the stories and compilations of great experiences by the author and other people who entered his life.
The story of the pencil was so interesting and I've been reflecting throughout these days.
We are humans who aren't perfect at all, we are capable of committing mistakes and the story taught me to learn how to dwell with it. You have More...
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Jul 11, 2011
Mohammed
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كالنهر الذي يجري ..
أول كتاب قرأته لباولو .. وقد كنت متابع له كثيراً في السابق
أقرأ مقتبسات من مقالاته وبعض الأقوال
كالنهر الذي يجري .. هو نهر يجري ولا يتوقف أيضاً
مقالات كتبت بين عامي ١٩٩٨ و ٢٠٠٥ تحمل في طياتها قيم إنسانية كثيرة جداً
وهي مرحلة مهمة في حياة باولو الكاتب .. بحيث تفسر لنا فلسفته ومدى جمال حرفة في هذه المقالات
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أول كتاب قرأته لباولو .. وقد كنت متابع له كثيراً في السابق
أقرأ مقتبسات من مقالاته وبعض الأقوال
كالنهر الذي يجري .. هو نهر يجري ولا يتوقف أيضاً
مقالات كتبت بين عامي ١٩٩٨ و ٢٠٠٥ تحمل في طياتها قيم إنسانية كثيرة جداً
وهي مرحلة مهمة في حياة باولو الكاتب .. بحيث تفسر لنا فلسفته ومدى جمال حرفة في هذه المقالات
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Aug 21, 2011
Ebrahim
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يعتبر أكثر من أي هدية يتمناها معجب من الكاتب!
كتاب جداً ممتاز , هو أشبه ما تكون بالخواطر وعصارة التجارب والقصص المميزة التي مرت على باولو كويلو على مدى حياته , صقلها , وصبها بأسلوبه المشوق بقدرة و إبداع . تحدث بشكل أكبر عن حياته الشخصية مثل إهتمامه برماية القوس , حياته في البيرنييه .. وتجرية موته ... وحتى جنازته ! الكثير من المقالات (الخواطر) لامست إحساسي , [ الطرف الآخر من برج بابل ] أحسست بقدر المترجمين ! و [ نورما والأشياء الجميلة ] أحسست بجمال الأيام الرتيبة ! و [ الغيمة والقمر ] أحسست More...
كتاب جداً ممتاز , هو أشبه ما تكون بالخواطر وعصارة التجارب والقصص المميزة التي مرت على باولو كويلو على مدى حياته , صقلها , وصبها بأسلوبه المشوق بقدرة و إبداع . تحدث بشكل أكبر عن حياته الشخصية مثل إهتمامه برماية القوس , حياته في البيرنييه .. وتجرية موته ... وحتى جنازته ! الكثير من المقالات (الخواطر) لامست إحساسي , [ الطرف الآخر من برج بابل ] أحسست بقدر المترجمين ! و [ نورما والأشياء الجميلة ] أحسست بجمال الأيام الرتيبة ! و [ الغيمة والقمر ] أحسست More...
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Apr 24, 2010
Shmiri
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The book consists of short stories and tales by Paulo Coelho. The stories are very uplifting (even if all are not happy and joyous) and spiritual and most are things that have happened to him on his journeys, or legends and tales he has heard from people he's met. Some are just thoughts and views that have been born in his mind triggered by everyday life or his surroundings.
As is typical to Coelho's writing style and personal beliefs, God keeps being mentioned but as Coelho's view on More...
As is typical to Coelho's writing style and personal beliefs, God keeps being mentioned but as Coelho's view on More...
Oct 18, 2009
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I have been searching for this book quite some time ago. When i finally found it with quite a cheap price, i bought it directly. I started to read it about a month ago, or so, and i just finished it today. I'm seriously liking this book, because i think, this book helped me to think more and learn more about life. Short stories can sometimes induce you more than one long one.
Like the flowing River contains short stories that Coelho have submitted to some papers (if i'm not mistaken) More...
Like the flowing River contains short stories that Coelho have submitted to some papers (if i'm not mistaken) More...
Dec 01, 2008
Deassy
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Sedikit susah mungkin menjelaskan ke orang apa efek suatu buku yang datang kepada seseorang disaat yang tepat. Buku ini gw baca disaat gw sedang merasa limbung dan putus asa. Banyak hal yang terjadi yang membuat gw bingung dan bertanya-tanya bagaimana menghadapinya. Sedikit banyak buku ini membantu gw dalam mencari jawabannya. Filosofi Coelho yang dibungkus dalam cerita-cerita pendek sangat menggugah perasaan walaupun terkesan sederhana. Intinya, pas deh buat gw saat itu. Tapi jangan baca buku i
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Mar 07, 2011
Cavina
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I love love love love love this book.
it's so inspirational and uplifting which is exactly what i need in a dim university dorm room.
it brings a bit of sunshine into my day with it's brief short stories that are full of hope and promise for the fleeting present, and fast approaching future.
it's brought the words 'appreciate the present' back to life, and into the forefront of my life, just like it should be.
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it's so inspirational and uplifting which is exactly what i need in a dim university dorm room.
it brings a bit of sunshine into my day with it's brief short stories that are full of hope and promise for the fleeting present, and fast approaching future.
it's brought the words 'appreciate the present' back to life, and into the forefront of my life, just like it should be.
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Feb 11, 2011
Krzyszxian
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Like the flowing River was the book that introduced me to the amazing writing style of Mr. Coelho - this is actually one of his best. From the moment that I started reading this book, I totally love the simplicity of his writing. Too simple yet truly inspiring. I must say that he has collected the best stories in just one book. Well, actually, I'm a big fan of anthologies - the beauty of exploring different characters on different situation in just one book. Great isn't? Now, I'm not just a fan
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Oct 30, 2011
محمود
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- كالنهر الذي يجري - باولو كويلو
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الصلاة المنسية
مولاي احم شكوكنا فالشك طريقة من طرق الصلاة وهو ما يجعلنا نكبر لانه يرغمنا على النظر بلا وجل الى الاجوبة
المتعددة على السؤال نفسه ولكي يكون ذلك ممكنا
مولاي احم قراراتنا فالقرار طريقة من طرق الصلاة وامنحنا الشجاعة لكي نعرف الاختيار بعد الشك
بين هذا السبيل او ذاك وان تكون نَعَمُنا نعَما وان تكون لاؤنا لاءً والا ننظر الى الوراء ابدا بعد ان نختار سبيلنا
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الصلاة المنسية
مولاي احم شكوكنا فالشك طريقة من طرق الصلاة وهو ما يجعلنا نكبر لانه يرغمنا على النظر بلا وجل الى الاجوبة
المتعددة على السؤال نفسه ولكي يكون ذلك ممكنا
مولاي احم قراراتنا فالقرار طريقة من طرق الصلاة وامنحنا الشجاعة لكي نعرف الاختيار بعد الشك
بين هذا السبيل او ذاك وان تكون نَعَمُنا نعَما وان تكون لاؤنا لاءً والا ننظر الى الوراء ابدا بعد ان نختار سبيلنا
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Jul 15, 2011
Fatima
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I never thought that a man can really be so profound and inspiring even in his daily life, until I read Paulo Coelho’s Like the Flowing River.
Before I read this book, I have read Coelho’s book “The Alchemist”, and just credited him for a wonderful work of art. But after reading this book, I discovered that Coelho is not only a masterful writer but also a man full of wisdom in real life.
Like the Flowing River is a gleaning of accounts of his experiences, stories he had bee More...
Before I read this book, I have read Coelho’s book “The Alchemist”, and just credited him for a wonderful work of art. But after reading this book, I discovered that Coelho is not only a masterful writer but also a man full of wisdom in real life.
Like the Flowing River is a gleaning of accounts of his experiences, stories he had bee More...
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Aug 13, 2011
Pamela
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Este libro de ser como el Rio que fluye es toda una recopilación de historias cortas realizadas por nuestro Coelho a lo largo de su trayectoria como escritor.
Las pequeñas historias aquí plasmadas son completamente interesantes que van desde relatos fantasiosos a relatos con personajes reales de la vida como líderes políticos o personajes filósofos y escritores igual.
Este libro como todos los que ha escrito Coelho, sin duda me ha encantado, puesto que las historias guardan u More...
Las pequeñas historias aquí plasmadas son completamente interesantes que van desde relatos fantasiosos a relatos con personajes reales de la vida como líderes políticos o personajes filósofos y escritores igual.
Este libro como todos los que ha escrito Coelho, sin duda me ha encantado, puesto que las historias guardan u More...
Sep 15, 2010
Joy
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This book is like a mental yoga for me. It balances all the hedonistic books I've read and makes me want to read the essays and reflections again and again. This one mustn't be read haphazardly, one must savor the words and the message. I've said this before and I'll say it again, Paulo Coelho uses simple words (or at least the translations do so), but they have depth.
The essays are mostly religious and spiritual, they are also about life and living, death, dying, and acceptance of d More...
The essays are mostly religious and spiritual, they are also about life and living, death, dying, and acceptance of d More...
Sep 10, 2008
Sari
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Still reading the book, but so far so good.. I like the story of the pencil.. :)
According to this book, pencil have 5 quality, First: you are capable of great things, but u must never forget that there is a hand guiding your steps. We call that hand God, and He always guides us according to His will.
Second: now and then. I have to stop writing and use a sharpener. That makes the pencil suffer a little, but afterwards, he's much sharper. So you, too, must learn to bear certain pains a More...
According to this book, pencil have 5 quality, First: you are capable of great things, but u must never forget that there is a hand guiding your steps. We call that hand God, and He always guides us according to His will.
Second: now and then. I have to stop writing and use a sharpener. That makes the pencil suffer a little, but afterwards, he's much sharper. So you, too, must learn to bear certain pains a More...
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Jun 22, 2010
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Dari Bab "The Prayer that I Forgot", demen banget dah gua...
Lord, protect our doubts, because Doubt is a way of praying. It is Doubt that makes us grow because it forces us to look fearlessly at the many answers that exist to one question. And in order for this to be possible...
Lord, protect our decisions, because making Decision is a way of praying. Give us the courage after our doubts, to be able to choose between one road and another. May our YES always be a More...
Lord, protect our doubts, because Doubt is a way of praying. It is Doubt that makes us grow because it forces us to look fearlessly at the many answers that exist to one question. And in order for this to be possible...
Lord, protect our decisions, because making Decision is a way of praying. Give us the courage after our doubts, to be able to choose between one road and another. May our YES always be a More...
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Jun 02, 2011
sabienne
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It was an absolutely lovely read, many of the stories were truly inspirational or just downright moving, but I had one problem with this book. The way God was used in it. And look, I don't mind God, I really don't, but when Coelho goes all preachy and prayery I start to draw back. I don't like to read about God in such a religious way, and thus skipped a few paragraphs and a couple pages filled with a very 'oh Lordy' prayer.
Otherwise, though, I really enjoyed it. It made me feel ins More...
Otherwise, though, I really enjoyed it. It made me feel ins More...
Jun 17, 2009
Gini
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Paulo Coelho is nice. He is the best person to read when you are traveling, because he is a traveler, too, and he understands.
I'd read his fiction over this book, it can be somewhat preachy, but that's the point and it was fun to read little snippets of his thoughts here and there.
One reason that I really, really like PC is because he sees the necessity of being BOTH passionate and pious, and that's what I've been looking for, and it can be hard to find.
I'd read his fiction over this book, it can be somewhat preachy, but that's the point and it was fun to read little snippets of his thoughts here and there.
One reason that I really, really like PC is because he sees the necessity of being BOTH passionate and pious, and that's what I've been looking for, and it can be hard to find.
Nov 26, 2011
Suenna
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It is an inspirational book containing many of life's values and lessons and is an inventory of thoughts and reflections on the most basic things and happenings of life, yet it teaches you to throw light on these inconspicuous or unnoticed things in a completely breath-taking and different perspective. In a nutshell, it teaches you how to appreciate the small occurrences that sweep you off the ground and course the track of your thinking toward the deep depths.
Aug 23, 2010
Wrheya
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an article called 'on books and libraries' reminded me of a website that i once came across.. this article is about sharing your books and how it travels.. i saw this website about how you can share your books and keep track of it and how it transfers from one person to another.. it would be so awesome if this actually worked but check it out anyway it's a cool idea http://www.homingbooks.com/.. and they have it on facebook also
Mar 09, 2011
Laura
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There's just something about Paulo Coelho that makes me want to go back to him. His writing has THE quality, the it-factor. Its intoxicating sentiment - present in every word and sentence- draws me in like a spider to its web, even though I can't bring myself to agree with the message half of the time. Coelho has, and rightly deserves, my highest respect. Thank you Paulo Coelho, for bringing my inner world back to life, yet again.
Aug 21, 2009
i was done reading this book. its really funny because im not a writer myself but once you read this book, it just give you the enthusiasm to write about anything.
paulo wrote about the pianist in the mall, about the pencil, a simple japanese tea ceremony which im pretty sure i already met and experience.
it makes me more appeciative of everything that i meet, encounter and experience.
Great work,
paulo wrote about the pianist in the mall, about the pencil, a simple japanese tea ceremony which im pretty sure i already met and experience.
it makes me more appeciative of everything that i meet, encounter and experience.
Great work,
Mar 18, 2008
Desy
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Sebelumnya, thx to Nenden yang udah nulis kesannya setelah baca buku ini, yang bikin gua pengen baca buku ini juga.
Buku ini bukan 'bagus'. Buat gua, buku ini buagus buanget.
Betapa gitu ya, dari hal-hal yang sangat sederhana, dari kejadian sehari-hari, Coelho bisa nulisin hal-hal yang ga pernah kepikir sama gua. Atau pernah kepikir sama gua tapi gua ga bisa atau ga sempet ungkapin.
Setelah baca buku ini, gua rasanya makin suka sama penulis asal Brasil ini. Doi ga nge More...
Buku ini bukan 'bagus'. Buat gua, buku ini buagus buanget.
Betapa gitu ya, dari hal-hal yang sangat sederhana, dari kejadian sehari-hari, Coelho bisa nulisin hal-hal yang ga pernah kepikir sama gua. Atau pernah kepikir sama gua tapi gua ga bisa atau ga sempet ungkapin.
Setelah baca buku ini, gua rasanya makin suka sama penulis asal Brasil ini. Doi ga nge More...
Aug 11, 2010
Sapphire
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Life is like a flowing river. Wherever a river goes it carries a lot along with it.
We live our life and all along we have new experiences which we carry for our lifetime.
This book is very good as its a compilation of experiences and some stories by the author.You surely won't get bored with this book.Each page has its own story to tell.
When we were children people used to tell us stories with moral by the end, this book is someway or the other just like that. More...
We live our life and all along we have new experiences which we carry for our lifetime.
This book is very good as its a compilation of experiences and some stories by the author.You surely won't get bored with this book.Each page has its own story to tell.
When we were children people used to tell us stories with moral by the end, this book is someway or the other just like that. More...
Sep 03, 2008
Emon
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Paulo Coelho combined his contemplation works into Like the Flowing River. This book consist almost 200 stories, derived from Coelho's experiences, or his friends. Most of the short stories have ever appeared in some newspapers.
This collection is about happiness and sadness, loss and found, love and hate, and other human complex feeling. After reading this book, I feel having more energy to move forward, and having such a new vision of life. Just like of his other works such as The More...
This collection is about happiness and sadness, loss and found, love and hate, and other human complex feeling. After reading this book, I feel having more energy to move forward, and having such a new vision of life. Just like of his other works such as The More...
