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The latest novel from #1 internationally best-selling author Paulo Coelho is a classic of inspiration andreflection, a meditation on life, love, and the significance of change.

A novel of philosophical reflection set in Jerusalem during the time of the Crusades. Here a community of Christians,Arabs, and Jews who have long lived together harmoniously have been warned of an imminent attack and certaindestruction. Contemplating their demise, the community assembles to seek the wise counsel of a Greek Copt, whoimparts comforting and guiding wisdom on the enduring attributes of human character. The novel unfolds as asequence of parables on love, faith, sex, friendship, beauty, bravery, loyalty, and success.

About The AuthorPaulo Coelho is the author of many international bestsellers, including The Pilgrimage, The Alchemist, The FifthMountain, Eleven Minutes, and Aleph. In 2007, he was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace. In 2009, hereceived the Guinness World Record for the Most Translated Author for the same book (The Alchemist).

Biography

His books have been translated into 56 languages, topped bestseller lists throughout the world, and scored him suchcelebrity fans as Julia Roberts, Bill Clinton, and Madonna; yet for Brazilian publishing phenom Paulo Colho, the roadto success has been strewn with a number of obstacles, many of them rooted in his troubled past.

As a youth, Coelho was expected to follow in the footsteps of his father, a professional engineer. When he rebelled,expressing his intentions to become a writer, his parents had him committed to a psychiatric hospital where he wassubjected to electro-shock therapy. He left home to join the 1970s countercultural revolution, experimenting withdrugs, dabbling in black magic, and getting involved in Brazil's bohemian art and music scene. He teamed with rockmusician Raul Seixas for an extremely successful songwriting partnership that changed the face of Brazilian pop -- andput a lot of money in Coelho's pockets. He also joined an anti-capitalist organization called the Alternative Societywhich attracted the attention of Brazil's military dictatorship. Marked down as a subversive, he was imprisoned andtortured.

Amazingly, Coelho survived these horrific experiences. He left the hippie lifestyle behind, went to work in the recordindustry, and began to write, but without much success. Then, in the mid-1980s, during a trip to Europe, he met a man,an unnamed mentor he refers to only as "J," who inducted him into Regnum Agnus Mundi, a secret society that blendsCatholicism with a sort of New Age mysticism. At J's urging, Coelho journeyed across el Camino de Santiago, thelegendary Spanish road traversed by pilgrims since the Middle Ages. He chronicled this life-changing, 500-milejourney -- the culmination of decades of soul-searching -- in The Pilgrimage, published in 1987.

The following year, Coelho wrote The Alchemist, the inspirational fable for which he is best known. The first editionsold so poorly the publisher decided not to reprint it. Undaunted, Coelho moved to a larger publishing house thatseemed more interested in his work. When his third novel (1990's Brida) proved successful, the resulting media buzzcarried The Alchemist all the way to the top of the charts. Released in the U.S. by HarperCollins in 1993, TheAlchemist became a word-of-mouth sensation, turning Coelho into a cult hero.

Since then, he has gone on to create his own distinct literary brand -- an amalgam of allegory and self-help filled withspiritual themes and symbols. In his novels, memoirs, and aphoristic nonfiction, he returns time and again to theconcepts of quest and transformation and has often said that writing has helped connect him to his soul. While hisbooks have not always been reviewed favorably and have often become the subject of strong cultural andphilosophical debate, there is no doubt that this self-described "pilgrim writer" has struck a chord in readerseverywhere. In the 2009 edition of the Guiness Book of World Records, Coelho was named the most translated livingauthor -- with William Shakespeare the most translated of all time!

Good To Know

Few writers are able to accomplish what Coelho can in just two to four weeks -- which is how long it takes for himto write an entire novel.

Before become a bestselling novelist, Coelho was a writer of a different sort. He co-wrote more than 60 songs withBrazilian musician Raul Seixas.

Coelho is the founder of the Paulo Coelho Institute, a non-profit organization funded by his royalties that raisesmoney for underprivileged children and the elderly in his homeland of Brazil.

In our interview with Coelho, he shared some fascinating facts about himself:

"I have been practicing archery for a long time; a bow and arrow helps me to unwind."

"In writing, I apply my feminine side and respect the mystery involved in creation."

"I love almost everything about my work, except conferences. I am too shy in front of an audience. But I lovesignings and having eye contact with a reader who already knows my soul."

ReviewsFrom Barnes & Noble

Though set in Jerusalem during the final year of the eleventh century, this Paolo Coehlo fable reverberates withcontemporary meaning. In the novel, Christians, Jews, and Arabs who have lived peacefully together must nowcontemplate the prospect of their demise at the hands of Crusaders. Searching for consolation, if not resolution, theyconsult a Greek Copt wise man. Hailed in reviews as the universal work yet by the author of the internationalbestseller Aleph.

Publishers Weekly

A self-help sheen hangs over this book by the internationally bestselling author of The Alchemist, which reads muchmore like a collection of bland aphorisms than a work of fiction. It is Jerusalem, the year 1099, and as French soldiersprepare to invade, a group gathers around a trite sage known as “the Copt.†The topics broached are wide-rangingand somewhat random: a young woman asks about solitude and the Copt gives her a circuitous answer: “If you arenever alone, you cannot know yourself. And if you do not know yourself, you will begin to fear the void. But the voiddoes not exist.†A boy, worrying he may be useless, is told: “Don’t try to be useful. Try to be yourself; that isenough, and that makes all the difference.†Another woman decides that the time is right to ask about elegance and istold that elegance is more about how one wears clothes than the clothes themselves. If Coelho is attempting parody, hehas failed, this being both too long and too broad. The wisdom to be found here could be found in many other, betterplaces. Agent: Sant Jordi Asociados (Spain). (Apr.)

Kirkus Reviews

Another treacly and pseudo-profound set of pronouncements, these from "the Copt," a Greek living in Jerusalem at theend of the 11th century. The conceit of the book is that, in 1974, Sir Walter Wilkinson discovered a papyrusmanuscript written in Arabic, Hebrew and Latin. (Coelho is, if nothing else, eclectic in his cultural attributions.) Thismanuscript, purportedly revealing the wisdom of the Copt on the eve of the capture of Jerusalem by French crusadersin 1099, is in the form of call and response from various townspeople--Muslims, Christians and Jews. A sample setup:"And someone said: ‘When everything looks black, we need to raise our spirits. So, talk to us about beauty.' " Thisis all the opening the Copt needs to pontificate in a style reminiscent of warmed-over Kahlil Gibran: "All the beingscreated under the sun, from birds to mountains, from flowers to rivers, reflect the miracle of creation." Or, "to thosewho believe that adventures are dangerous, I say, try routine; that kills you far more quickly." Or, "[e]verything ispermitted, if everything is accepted." Coelho's style is terse and epigrammatic, but despite the framing device, there'sreally no narrative here, only a series of assertions that reflect the Copt's surprisingly New-Age sensibilities. On theother hand, perhaps this isn't so surprising since at the beginning of the manuscript, the Copt announces that he "do[es]not believe very much will change in the next thousand years." This "novel" will appeal to those who like theirphilosophy predigested yet served on platters.

From the Publisher

‘One of the few to deserve the term “publishing phenomenonâ€â€™ Independent on Sunday

‘His books have had a life-enhancing impact on millions of people.’ The Times

‘His writing is like a path of energy that inadvertently leads readers to themselves, toward their mysterious andfaraway souls.’ Le Figaro

‘Coelho’s writing is beautifully poetic but his message is what counts… he gives me hope and puts a smile onmy face.’ Daily Express

‘An exceptional writer.' USA Today

‘I love The Alchemist.’ Oprah Winfrey

‘The Alchemist is a beautiful book about magic, dreams and the treasures we seek elsewhere and then find on ourdoorstep.’ Madonna

‘One of my favourite books is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho…I feel very strongly that we are who we choose tobe.’ Will Smith

‘I always recommend The Alchemist’ Russell Crowe

‘The Alchemist is a story about the endless search of finding out who you truly are. On the road for most of ourlives, sometimes it’s difficult to find something to grasp on to, to define who you are and where you belong—andreading The Alchemist truly made me appreciate my family and band and those close to and around me. It broughtsome stability into our wild ride of a life.’ Joe Jonas

"And to those who believe that adventures are dangerous, I say, try routine; that kills you far morequickly." ~ pg. 54

Manuscript Found in Accra is the latest novel from internationally known best-selling author Paulo Coelho. It is set inJerusalem on July 14, 1099. A community of Christians, Arabs and Jews assemble to seek guidance of a Greekphilosopher named Copt. He summoned the people of Jerusalem to ask questions as they await the invasion ofcrusaders. The townspeople have questions about fear, defeat, love, loyalty, success, faith and many more topics weexperience as humans. The Copt answers the questions in a precise, beautiful way. Simple wisdom at its finest.

Manuscript Found in Accra follows the tradition of The Alchemist and of Paulo Coelho's tweets. The parables are brieflessons full of wisdom and spiritual themes that will inspire readers and maybe spur a moment of reflection. It may bea short novel at less than 200 pages but it is meaningful and guaranteed to impact readers' lives.

"Therefore, Lord, give us this day our daily miracle. And forgive us if we are not always capable of recognizingit." ~ pg. 137

Manuscript Found in Accra has certainly made my Best Books of the year list. It is a book I will definitely re-readbecause the knowledge within applies to my everyday life and actually changed my perspective on a couple things. I'mglad I did not hesitate adding this book to my personal library for reading pleasure and as a life reference. If youthought The Alchemist was a life-changing book, then you will appreciate this profound read.

"Solitude is not the absence of Love, but its complement. If you are never alone, you cannot knowyourself." ~ pgs. 29-30 Literary Marie of Precision Reviews

Beautifully written. It is short but intense and deep. I am re-reading it and I think I will buy it as a gift for a lot ofpeople...it's like 'The Alchemist', great and simple. The English edition I bought is just amazing, and I think that itwould be perfect for a lot of people I know! HIghly recomended!

A wise man sits in a square taking questions about life on the eve of his town's massacre by an invading army. His

wisdom, delivered in simple yet profound sentences, can alter the course of your life. A must-read for anyoneinterested in living a courageous, loving, meaningful life. My favorite quotes:

23. Defeat ends when we launch into another battle. Failure has no end; it is a lifetime choice.

30. The act of discovering who we are will force us to accept that we can go further than we think.

31. .. saying no does not always show a lack of generosity, and that saying yes is not always a virtue.

40. Ask a flower in the field: "Do you feel useful? After all you do nothing but produce the same flowers overand over." And the flower will answer: "I am beautiful, and beauty is my reason fro living." Ask theriver: "Do you feel useful, given that all you do is keep flowing in the same direction?" And the river willanswer: "I'm not trying to be useful; I'm trying to be a river." Nothing in this world is useless in the eyesof God.

41. Don't try to be useful. Try to be yourself; that is enough, and that makes all the difference.

42. Do one thing: Live the life you always wanted to live. Avoid criticizing others and concentrate on fulfilling yourdreams.

48. Dreaming carries no risks. The dangerous thing is trying to transform your dreams into reality.

53. "Difficulty" is the name of an ancient tool that was created purely to help us define who we are.

54. And to those who believe that adventures are dangerous, I say, try routine; that kills you far more quickly.

68. Because Enthusiasm is the Sacred Fire.

135. And may this lead us to behave impeccably, making use of the four cardinal virtues: boldness, elegance, love, andfriendship.

146. Excessive caution destroys the soul and the heart, because living is an act of courage, and an act of courage isalways an act of love."

151. Our soul is governed by four invisible forces: love, death, power, and time.

153. Therefore, what the future holds for you depends entirely on your capacity for love.

153. The greatest gift God gave us is the power to make decisions.

154. And precisely when everything seems to be going well and your dream is almost within your grasp, that is whenyou must be more alert than ever. Because when your dream is almost within your grasp, you will be assailed byterrible GUILT.

169: The wounded person should ask himself: "Is it worth filling my heart with hatred and dragging the weightof it around with me?"

177. On loyalty: And beware of the pain you can cause yourself by allowing a vile and cowardly heart to be part ofyour world. ONce the evil has been done, there is no point in blaming anyone: the owner of the house was the one whoopened the door.

178. The most important of wars is not waged with a lofty spirit or a soul accepting of its fate. It is the war that isgoing on now, as we speak, and whose battlefield is the Spirit, where Good and Evil, Courage and Cowardice, Loveand Fear face one another.

Surprisingly, I loved this book as much as I loved THE ALCHEMIST.

Brendon Burchard - #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE CHARGE and THE MILLIONAIREMESSENGER.

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