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Valeria wrote: "Theresa Leone wrote: "Hina wrote: "Hi guys, so do we have no way of reading Paulo's responses to all the other questions? We'll only get the answer to our own question, if he responds?"You can re..."
i agree with u Valeria but still can't blame them because i felt disappointed too. I know it's not
logic to answer all those questions but at least answer the half of them or he could answer the first 20 questions and so one, but he said i'll be for the whole day and he answered less than 20! ... still, disappointed, yes, but i cant stop reading to him :)
Reem wrote: "Valeria wrote: "Theresa Leone wrote: "Hina wrote: "Hi guys, so do we have no way of reading Paulo's responses to all the other questions? We'll only get the answer to our own question, if he respon..."Sure, i mean he shouldnt have agreed to answer our questions if he wouldnt be able to read/answer them but well... thats just how it is and its not a reason to stop reading his work
Why is this thread even open anymore? It's April 4th! Let it go, moderators! And to you, Paulo, yes, it is a shame you didn't answer and it is a greater shame that you acted as if there was nothing you could do!
Do the math! It couldn't have taken you more than a minute to answer a question (I'm talking about an average time here!). And even if we ignore the repetition of many subjects, it still would have taken you only 10 hours to answer ALL of them. THAT would really mean "MOST OF THE DAY"!
Now, of course you remain a great writer, a great thinker, a great soul. But greatness can fade in the shadow of a useless negligence. 500 unanswered questions may seem nothing compared to the bestselling miracle you've been bragging about these days on Facebook and Twitter. But you may want to think if that is really the case. And you don't even have to give a public answer to that question. :)
Stay happy! God bless!
Paulo, seus livros sempre me parecem mensagens de confiança para continuar vivendo e buscando melhorar. Muito obrigada por deixar esse sol de boas ideias aparecer para o mundo em vez de guardá-lo só pra você!
Jane wrote: "Slavica wrote: "Mr Paulo Coelho is one of most recognizable and desired authors in the world,which is quite approved and respectful,because of his fascinating 'language' he uses to speak to readers..."This is a reply to Jane http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/37...
I have already answered,but in case you missed it,just to say thank you for your kind words,i am very glad you like what i said.
Valeria wrote: "Reem wrote: "Valeria wrote: "Theresa Leone wrote: "Hina wrote: "Hi guys, so do we have no way of reading Paulo's responses to all the other questions? We'll only get the answer to our own question,..."yes of course :( ..:)
Reem wrote: "Valeria wrote: "Reem wrote: "Valeria wrote: "Theresa Leone wrote: "Hina wrote: "Hi guys, so do we have no way of reading Paulo's responses to all the other questions? We'll only get the answer to o..."i really dont know but that would be my guess
Good Evening Mr.Coelho,My name is saif and am from jordan, i have read the alchemist twice so far and oh my what a book :). Now my question is how would it be different if santiago was a "She" instead of a "He"??
In the Alchemist, you mention Abraham. The King of Salem talks of him as someone he had helped but never met again. Is there any significance in the name? Is there more to this?
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I think this didn't even happen to begin with! There should've been a better way to set up the discussion date or something, I always wished for this moment but I feel like you an..."
Camila I just returned here to check and I notived that many people did not read my answers. We better find a way, a videocast or something like this, to connect.
Love
Paulo wrote: "Camila wrote: "Paulo and Margo,I think this didn't even happen to begin with! There should've been a better way to set up the discussion date or something, I always wished for this moment but I f..."
We read your answer and thank you for taking the time to respond as much as you can :)
Are you currently in Mexico? If so, will you have any book signings? i saw your twitt
Are you collecting questions Mr. Paulo ?
Dear friends, there is no need to be disappointed by Paulo Coelho not answering our questions...because I can see in his books, answer lies in them :)Moreover before deciding to stop reading his books, just think about who will benefit by this ?
May be it is our ego...that is making us to feel like that.
I can see there is one more benefit by joining this discussion, that is we came to know each other...
well for me it is win - win situation :)
Sending love to you all
Vibhu
Vibhu wrote: "Dear friends, there is no need to be disappointed by Paulo Coelho not answering our questions...because I can see in his books, answer lies in them :)Moreover before deciding to stop reading his ..."
I do agree, absolutely, but it still makes me feel hurt and disappointed, because I've been waiting for this kind of opportunity for a very long time. I won't stop reading his books, but I will definitely change my opinion about Paulo. This is not the way how to treat your fans, And people who respect you.
Tamara wrote: "Vibhu wrote: "Dear friends, there is no need to be disappointed by Paulo Coelho not answering our questions...because I can see in his books, answer lies in them :)Moreover before deciding to sto..."
Dear Tamara,
I can relate with you on this, for me also Paulo Coelho is inspirational figure, and disappointment occurs when we do not get expected response, but somehow I feel that, as we do not stand at his place, so unaware of his circumstances...
May be he acted in this way, because of something...so let us keep loving him as we always do :)
Hi GoodReads,Please why aren't the answers made visible to everybody as in a true discussion or community forum?
There have been no further communications other than the original invitation to join and I am unable to find where Paulo's comments have been published so that an entire community might benefit from the replies.
Puzzled and disappointed.
Kali
Kali wrote: "Hi GoodReads,Please why aren't the answers made visible to everybody as in a true discussion or community forum?
There have been no further communications other than the original invitation to ..."
Dear Kali, I absolutely agree with you, and feel the same way! It would be so beneficial if the answers were visible to everybody...
Amanda 爱 wrote: "Hey everyone,Mr. Coelho answered to some of the questions here, but not to all of them since there were like 500 and more. The answers are all here, in this topic. Search carefully and you'll fin..."
Just have to make a comment here. I am ONE of the people who said they will not be reading Mr. Coelho's work any more, and while you may think it is childish (you have a right to your opinion, even if it's ridiculous), think of it this way: why would any author agree to do this if he was not going to respond to all of the messages. I mean, duh...not difficult to figure out that he did not have to agree to do it. However, if you or anyone else treats a person with some talent who got a few books published as a person incapable of doing any wrong, again, that is your right.
Best Wishes to you.
I think Paulo has said it before that some of the answers can't be read or appeared. Maybe some technical problems?
Hello sir,How can you relate yourself to the characters in your novels so that you can think like them. Even as myself I get confused as what to say during some conversations. How can you do that with, virtually another person, a character of your novel. As a reader I anticipate what they will do next or what will happen to them. As a writer how do make up your mind on what they would do.
HELLO PAULO :i'm just want to know how you think about the muslim person and about the islam ?
and i love your writing its wonderful ^_^
Quiero ser una escritora también, qué me recomiendas a mi joven edad para poder lograr ese sueño de llegar a ser una escritora, no necesariamente famosa pero si que mis historias inspiren a las personas a ser mejores como tu has hecho con nosotros.
Margo wrote: "Welcome to the group! Paulo will be answering questions on Tuesday, April 2nd in this thread only. In the meantime if you have a question for Paulo or just want to introduce yourself feel free to d..."what time it will be, I am from the Caribbean so what would be the correct time for me please.
Sir, do u regret any of ur writing or ur decision to become an author?
U Write ABout All Religions..u Know about Islam..U definitely Know its the latest Religion..how come u'r not a Muslim ?
u are too old to be so much a soul believer haw come u still can keep it that way , u didn't give up on it ? no offense
Theresa Leone wrote: "Amanda 爱 wrote: "Hey everyone,Mr. Coelho answered to some of the questions here, but not to all of them since there were like 500 and more. The answers are all here, in this topic. Search careful..."
sry again..where are the answers ? i think i'll get notified if he answered anything :)
What/Who inspired you to write 11 minutes? P.S. It's one of my favourites.
Hi goodreads I want tell you We can Accesess to goodreads in Iran.. goodreads UnblockedWhy goodreads hasent persian language While After English speakers .Persians Are secound poplation member in goodreads
We can easily filtered to fix goofreads can access the goodreads Why is the Persian language , while the second population are using goodreads Persians
Sir, I am a big fan!I have read many of your books.What do you think about the psychology?
I'm interested to hear from anyone who has read Dale Quentin's Erotic Helen, would appreciate your views and comments.
Hello Sir;5 years ago,I started a painful journey into the dark world of depression...
I crossed every possible road of self-destruction and basically drowned in the Abyss of despair,loss and self-loathing...
However, that wasn't the end of my journey, for I suddenly stood up for what's left of my twisted soul and nourished it again as you would do with with a newborn !
Currently, I've been thinking that the only way to avoid throwing myself back into the world of darkness is to empty my mind completely from the past in a sheet of paper...with a pen !
I feel that need to write my story !
Not to the world(For the moment); ONLY for myself ! To celebrate my newborn soul !
And for that, I seek your advice : Should I really do this ?
Your thoughts will be deeply appreciated.
Much admiration and respect; from
my heart to yours Sir. :)
Vibhu wrote: "Dear friends, there is no need to be disappointed by Paulo Coelho not answering our questions...because I can see in his books, answer lies in them :)Moreover before deciding to stop reading his ..."
How about asking Mr Coelho to come back and we have another circle of our questions and maybe,we bring us closer,thanks!And of course,Mr Coelho will tell us in person what are his feelings about this subject!
How about asking Mr Coelho to come back and we have another circle of our questions and maybe,we bring us closer,thanks!And of course,Mr Coelho will tell us in person what are his feelings about this subject!
about 'veronica decides to die' why did you choose a female character in this story , you showed her weak in the start but as the book progressed she showed signs of being pretty strong , why this sudden change in a character .
Senor PauloThanks for doing this. I remember reading The Alchemist as a kid, then Valkyries I think, but my favorite quote is, "There's no point in trying to explain why i [evil] exist. You can tell yourself that I am God's way of punishing himself for having in an idle moment decided to create the universe" from Down by the River Piedra. Do you think we've made too much a human out of God...in which case does god need forgiveness for her sins, just as much as we need forgiveness for ours? Is that our job as humans, to forgive God for our existence? p.s. don't take the question too seriously, it's just a brainteaser
My questions are two-fold; what is your most and least favorite book of yours and of all time and what are the worst and best quotes you know?
I think we can all agree that the alchemist is a quintessential book of yours but I think I actually like "The Devil and Miss Prym" better. Do you believe in true evil and how would you define it in a world where the lines are not so easily drawn as they are in fiction?
I read the alchemist 4 years ago and it had a real impact on me and the way I see my life. What struck me was the close resemblance of some of your thoughts and some of the Islamic principles, regarding belief in faith and the urge to focus on what you're doing and letting go of the results as long as good intentions are there. Have you ever considered reading about Islam, the holy book "Quran" for example or the biography of our prophet "Muhammad"Have a nice day :)
Most intriguing part of Paulo Coelho's books is the amalgamation of mystic, religion and love. How religious are you?
I like the recently coined 'Spiritual.'
I'm a professional organizer and I'm about to start writing my first book. I'd be grateful if you could help me with some tips to help me in writing. I want my book to be useful and remarkable.Thank you :))
Ask Paulo Coelho - Tuesday, April 2nd!
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I dont believe him not answering questions is a good reason not to read his books anymore, grow up.