Valkyries - Hardcover

Coelho, Paulo

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0062512919 ISBN 13: 9780062512918

Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco, 1995

Synopsis

Travel into the searing heat of the desert, discover fabulous spiritual mysteries, and witness a fateful meeting with guardian angels, in this thrilling adventure and international bestseller from the beloved author of The Alchemist.

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Review:

"A book that delights, fascinates, frightens, and enlightens all at once... A delightful read that leaves you pondering eternal truths long after you put it down." -- "NAPRA Review" "Coelho's gripping tale of his adventures...reads like a suspense novel." -- "San Mateo Times"

From the Back Cover:

A Magical Tale About Forgiving Our Past and Believing in Our Future

The enchanting, true story of The Valkyries begins in Rio de Janeiro when author Paulo Coelho gives his mysterious master J., the only manuscript for his book The Alchemist. Haunted by a devastating curse, Coelho confesses to J., "I′ve seen my dreams fall apart just when I seemed about to achieve them." In response, J. gives Coelho a daunting task: He must find and speak with his guardian angel. "The curse can be broken," he replies, "if you complete the task."

Rising to the challenge, Paulo and his wife, Cristina, drop everything, pack their bags, and take off on a forty day adventure into the starkly beautiful and sometimes dangerous Mojave Desert where they encounter more than they bargained for. A masterful blend of the exotic locales, dramatic adventure, and magical storytelling, for which Coelho′s fictional works are renowned, this true-life account is at once a modern-day adventure and a metaphysical odyssey.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0062512919
• ISBN 13: 9780062512918
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 245