The Witch of Portobello
By Paulo Coelho In his latest book, The Witch of Portobello, world renowned author Paulo Coelho has once again captivated the readers with this mystical tale. Athena, an orphan from Transylvania was left by her gypsy mother and was adopted by two loving parents from Lebanon. Her struggle to understand and embrace her special gift at an early age left her in a hunt to discover her true self. Along the way, she encounters different characters including a doctor, journalist and an actress describing their first-hand experiences with the heroine. An unknown narrator recounts their stories and the identity is revealed only towards the end of the book.
For those who are avid fans of the author’s works, you will not be disappointed. Coelho’s trademark is evident in this enchanting novel where he is known for his spiritual and philosophical approach in writing. He delves into the mysterious world of gypsies, their traditions and rituals to make us understand their place in the world.
The Witch of Portobello
2 comments:
Dear Wander Girl,
Paulo Coelho got wind of your blog through aart hilal and wants to post this article on his blog.
Paulo Coelho's blog
In case you have any restrictions, do not hesitate to write me on my email : paulabraconnot@gmail.com
Have a wonderful day!
And here's a quote to ponder:
No one knows what is going to happen
in the next few minutes,
and yet people still go forward,
because they have trust,
because they have faith.
(Brida) Paulo Coelho
Paula
WHAT THE...!?!?!!? Big time ang lola mo!!! Galing :) Congrats! So proud of you mama. Close na kayo ni Pao. Hehehe =P
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