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Jessica
Jul 26, 2008 rated it it was ok  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: religion, africa, spain, audio, magical-realism
I think this is one of those where you really have to have an emotional connection to Coehlo's message for it to move you. Otherwise, it comes off as overheated and excessively passionate in a somewhat empty way. I can see why many people like this, but it's not for me - I can live without hearing the phrase "personal legend" again. ...more
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