Ask Paulo Coelho - Tuesday, April 2nd! discussion
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Dear Mr .Paulo I am a big fan of your writings. I notice a religious impact in some of your books with all respect for Islam specially. May I ask you if have ever read Quran ?
And what about visiting Jordan ? you have a big fans here .
Best Regards,
Malaak
I must admit enjoying your marvelous works. I appreciate your deep thinking , sensitive feelings and Religious tendency ..Can you tell us about your rituals of writing ?
Hello Mr. Paolo, I enjoyed reading The Alchimist when I was 17 years old, I read also an interview with you on Al-Arabi magazine, it was the text that gave me a lot of ideas about you.
Now I would like to ask you some questions and I hope you answer them :
1 - I want to become a novelist, I read a lot, and I feel unable to have an idea about something to write about; even if I have an idea I cannot develop it on more than 20 pages! My question is what is your advice for me? Did my problem means that I will never become a writer?
2 - You know lot about the arab world, so what are your opinions about the Arab Spring?
3 - I want a simple view on your writing method, I mean : how many pages you write before you stop and continue the next time - when you start writing, do you know what is the next idea, the final idea... or do you let the book and its personnalities influence your next part events ?
Thank you so much.
Did you find your 'Pyramids'? And was it worth the trip?
Hi Paulo, hope you are gale and glad.. I started translating The Alchemist in Sindhi language. at the moment i am about to complete it, and there comes a news that this book is already in market translated in Sindhi. When I got this news I was shocked, but, the only thing that gave me courage and hope is that, I wanted this book to be translated in Sindhi, so that our people too could understand your philosophy, so if it is already in the market then why I am worried? This the the question I asked to myself and got relaxed." life is a gift of GOD, and gifts are always beautiful, life is also beautiful, now it is in our hands to make it heaven or hell,"
So life goes on.. When They Came to know that they have become Capable Of Understanding the language of World,& can penetrate into The Soul of the World They Misuse it !!! do you agree with this????????????
Hi Paulo I have read all of your books and have enjoyed them all. I loved the Alchimist and became a fan of all your work very inspirational. I am a Reiki practioner myself. I look forward to your new book. Keep up the writing. thanks helena
I have read most of your books and find it hard to decide which is my favorite. I have narrowed it down to three: The Zahir, Eleven Minutes, and The Alchemist. I can't imagine that if I've had such trouble picking one that it would be any easier for you, but do you have a favorite?
first, i would like to show me admiration for your great view in (the fifth mountain) although i am not totally accepting it(at least religiously).second,i would like to know if (the alchemist/ the fifth mountain/the warrior of light) summarize your vision in life generally? as i think that the messages u send in those books are too strong and reveals a great life-time experience.
Que acha que merece ganhar o Prêmio Nobel de Literatura deste ano?
Dear Paulo , I'm not going to ask you any personal Question since your books speak more about you..
My Question is simple what do you know about Palestine and the Palestinian People I always wondered?
Much of Love :-)
I'm no very good in english lenguague, so i gonna do my best! My question is Which one do you think is your best book or which one do you identify more?
Paula Patricia - Mexico
Tanks!
Hi,My question:
What do you think about the increasing economization of all parts of life?
I.e., that everything and everyone is measured by its economical value and that more and more things which used to be free now cost money.
Mr. Cohelo:Do you believe in the perfectibility of humans or do you believe there are tragic and/or self-sabotaging flaws hard-wired into the human organism?
John Rachel
When I read the last pages of "The Alchemist" I wanted to cry and laugh all at the same time. I felt I was in those pages going through that journey. It changed my life forever. How did you do it...how did you come to believe in the message you gave to all of us? For I have never felt a book move me in a way that yours has. So my question to you is...What happened in your life in order for you to have given all of us a glimps of understanding in the significance of Destiny and fulfilling ours to the utmost?
I'm wondering how you can get soo deep in the human soul that way specially in the (winner left alone), (Brida), (Alchemist) ,, it's marvellous !!!what about the small story that is found in the very first page of the arabic translated versions of your books ?!
As an Arabic girl, I recognized that you have mentioned Arabs several times in your books, is there any thing special about them in your opinion or any relation between you and them or it is just some kind of a foreign culture you like to talk about?
Hi Paulo! I have read several of your books and love the imagery and the simplicity of language to keep inspiring people across the world!! I have had a confused upbringing - I wanted to be an artist while my parents wanted me to be an engineer. Nevertheless, I have persisted in pursuing my passion and I am now a fine art photographer alongside doing a full-time job. I have two questions for you : (1) Should children be allowed to make their own decisions and remain true to their hearts? (This is something I was not allowed to do which resulted in quite a bit of confusion regarding my career.) and (2) Do we always crave acceptance from the society and yet want to maintain a unique and individual identity for ourselves? (Is acceptance what builds societies?) IMHO, being unique and craving acceptance are fundamentally contradictory concepts. Your answers for these questions are sincerely appreciated!Best,
Vamsi
solo he leido el alquimista, veronica decide morir, y la bruja de portobello. y realmente me han enganchado. es sensacional la trama de las historias que hace creer que es la vida real y no una novela.algo que me gustaria saber es si cada historia plasmada en libro es parte de la imaginacion o es parte de lo vivido realmente..
saludos...
Paulo,You are my favorite author in the world. I am a philosophical person and study human behavior and I am also a writer. Your background, stories, and advice remind me of the new age Herman Hesse even though you still of course unique from him. I would love to meet you - dream. I know I am a good writer but I get distracted and do not write what I feel is my true depth of experience to share - What advice do you have on finishing a book or starting over if you feel you are off track? I am a person of complexity and experience but most recently ended up working on a cheesy mystery novel not sure why. Thanks Sara
Mr. Paulo, i don't really have questions, i just wanna thank you for inspiring us, every word you say is full of wisdom and truth, i don't know how a single person knows this much, i can't believe you're gonna be reading our posts!!
thank you so much,
Sarah
Welcome Mister PauloYou you've authored the novel "Eleven Minutes" ... In one of your visits to Egypt and in the Conference you .. novel was banned from publishing in libraries ....
I have read a summary of the novel and knew what are you talking about ...
Do you see that there is a contradiction between all what you wrote and write this novel??
What was your goal when you wrote frankly?
Question: Name 3 books that you re-read at least once a year; and please explain why.
Paulo, I'm a big fan of your writing. I find myself looking for your books like water or food and I eat and drink them like someone who is starving or dying of thirst. Thank you for writing so deeply from your soul and sharing what you have learned, with ours.
Thank you.
dee
Paulo, is there possibility for me to see you face to face? I live in Indonesia, and if you have signing book in Asia or Ausie, can I come and meet you? Thank you Paulo... Happy Easter!
Hi, Paulo,I'm a big your fan from Bulgaria. Thanks and greet respect for the enormous influence of your books in my life. In your book i found, so far find answers to many of my questions.
My question is how do you find the answers to the questions - do you have a hero?
My best regards
Elka
Hello Paulo Sir :)You're my all time favorite author and I would be very grateful if I ever get a chance to meet you. I live in New Delhi, India. I'm just of 14 and a great fan of you. :)
I read "The Winners Stand Alone" and this book is one of my favorite books. I just wanna know when you'll come to India. And I know you can't say "no" to your small fan :P :)
Thank you!
Your small fan ^.^
Manurena Gupta
manurenagupta811@gmail.com
How did you muster up the courage to write an entire book? My greatest fear is that once I start writing I would hate it, just the way I have hated or gotten bored of every other internship I have done.
paulo sir ..how satisfied you are with all of your books ? and is there any book that you regret writing it or you feel that it didn't get the purpose of it ?!
with all love and respect ..
yamama
If not a writer, what form of art could you see yourself creating?
I think its safe to say that your book 'The Alchemist' is loved by many and that the same find it inspirational. What book have you read is like this for you?
Dear Paulo, first - thank you so much for your wonderful gifts to the world! I am so grateful, and your words have given me so much hope and strength. My question is - apart from the actual writing time, what are the things you do in your daily life that contribute to your writing and make it what it is?
I haven't yet read Manuscript Found in Accra but I can't wait - just reading excerpts tells me it is going to be another wonderful guiding light in my life.
Paulo, thank you for this opportunity :) I am writing my first novel and it is the most passionate creative experience I have ever had. The words pour on the page from a place I do not recognise yet know so well. This novel is writing itself ; I am but a vessel for this story to be brought to life: for this I feel humility and gratitude. My question is:
How do I strike a balance between letting the story tell itself and at the same time craft it without losing its original purity?
Hi Amy - I too wonder about how a man can write from a woman's perspective so beautifully! My favourite book is the Manual of the Warrior of Light - I've bought many copies as gifts for friends. My own copy - I've added an 's' in front of every 'he' :-)
Iris wrote: "Paulo,What are your top 5 books that everyone should read in their lifetime? Why?"
Nice question, Iris! Can't wait to see what he answers - and then of course will rush out and buy all five!
Shea wrote: "Do you ever feel like just writing a bit of well worded, meaningless fluff just for the sake of writing? Having written many influential books, do you feel pressured to put out work that is inspir..."That's a really interesting question Shea .. we just take it for granted that Paulo will come forth with another inspiring book .. I never thought that he might feel pressured to write only in this style! Good question!
Hello Paulo.First of all I want to say that I admire your works. I read most of your books and most of them left me very draw emotionally. Thats why my question is: Are you managing to stay apart from your stories? Or are you living with all the personages in mind and soul?
Thank you.
Veronica
Hello Paulo,I haven't read many books of yours but I'm still a big fan. I just wanted to know what inspires you to write books like The Alchemist.
Thank you Sir,
Shraddha :D
Greetings Mr. Coelho!I'am deeply touched by all of your works and I find some good hints and points on my solace times. My favorite is your "Alchemist". Well, I have two to three questions sir. (If you don't mind po, please! I'll be happy to know your answers po.) My questions sir is this:
"As a writer, idealist or adviser, have you ever been in a situation wherein you almost gave up in life or in work but you think twice as you thought about your own words of courage related on your works? What is that deepest downfall as of now and how did relate your works with your own life?"
Maraming Salamat po!
From Philippines with Love.
Sincerely yours,
Joanne (Love)
Hi, my questions are about the act of writing itselfI am far from being a writer, I do have stories I want to share but I can't bring myself to sit and finish one
how did you start ? and what keeps you going ?
although I didn't like the Alchemist at all, sorry
what is your inspiration ? and what do you advice me that i am a writer too and want to be successful like you ?
you are a great writer and i like your writing .. wish you a great life :)
Are your books written based on true experiences? Fro example: In "The Alchemist" You always said that When you really want something, the whole universe conspires in helping you achieve it. Did you ever feel it? Did it ever happen to you?
I really loved reading The Alchemist, but I do wonder where you got the inspiration from?
Hi, I have read your book "The Alchemist''. And it was amazing , loved it. and your quotes are also good , Truely very Inspiring. Which is your favourite book of yours and why..? God bless you, Best Wishes.
Hello Sir,I want to know what is that thing which drives you in exploring the innermost challenges? Also which book has inspired you to follow the path on which you are going in your life?
Thank You.
Have you ever thought of writing a sequel to any of your novels, I understand it's interlaced together, but I was just wondering if we will hear about characters like Brida again.And do you write on paper or on a computer?! (Irrelevant, but I feel like I should know!)
Many thanks!
Muhsen!
Paulo,I love your writings so much. I have read a lot of your books, and "Veronika Decides to Die" is my favorite. I also write sometimes, and you are one of many people that inspire me to keep on writing.
I just want to say thank you, because your writings have opened my mind and changed me a lot, to be a better person day by day.
Keep writing! :) I hope we could meet someday.
Sari
What do you think about Sufism and why you write about it that much?
Mohsen wrote: "Have you ever thought of writing a sequel to any of your novels, I understand it's interlaced together, but I was just wondering if we will hear about characters like Brida again.I wonder this too.
Not because I want to see it done, especially if the sequel written just to profit from the fans of the original (like so many movies), but whether you've ever thought about it at all.
Ask Paulo Coelho - Tuesday, April 2nd!
Books mentioned in this topic
Veronika Decides to Die (other topics)The Alchemist (other topics)
The Winner Stands Alone (other topics)
The Pilgrimage (other topics)
Brida (other topics)
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I've read 8 of your works, written down hundreds of memorable quotations, and I check your blog and Facebook fan page everyday. But, I can say, in sum, you have one fixed goal, although you've discussed various sides of spirituality. You want people to go after their dreams and find the one they can share their whole life with.
In Brida, the Magus asked Brida about what she would do if her search for wisdom and knowledge and the love of her life couldn't coexist and she had to choose one of them, Brida said that she would give up everything for love.
Do you think that her answer is the right thing one has to do in real life?
In 11 minutes, you wrote:
"The words 'The End' appear on the screen, and the audience knows that, from then on, they will live happily ever after.
Films never tell you what happens next, They finish before the real world begins."
Real life ,unlike novels and films, ends with death, not with a step that leads to a happy fictional ending; love doesn't last. So, what if we risked what is eternal for a temporary sentimental life? what about `regret`?
Finding Soul Mate is a dream in itself, but we all have other dreams that aren't related to our soul mates, Would the feeling of regret if we gave up everything for the love of our life be more painful than the same feeling if we lost love?
I'm sorry, my question doesn't concern your works directly, but thanks to them I'm confused.I trust your opinions and your words do touch my soul =).
A lot of thanks,
Gehad