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The Pilgrimage: A Contemporary Quest for Ancient Wisdom (Paperback)

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Key Phrases: love that consumes, personal devil, Mme Lourdes, San Tiago, Strange Road (more...)

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"A universal quest toward an expanded view of life." -- Dan Millman, author of THE WAY OF THE PEACEFUL WARRIOR

"Among Latin American writers only Columbia’s Gabriel Garcia Marquez is more widely read than Brazil’s Paulo Coelho." -- The Economist

"An exciting tale." -- Library Journal

"The keys to self-mastery...wrapped in suspense and adventure." -- Body Mind Spirit

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"The keys to self-mastery...wrapped in suspense and adventure." (Body Mind Spirit )

"Among Latin American writers only Columbia's Gabriel Garcia Marquez is more widely read than Brazil's Paulo Coelho." (The Economist )

"A universal quest toward an expanded view of life." (Dan Millman, author of THE WAY OF THE PEACEFUL WARRIOR )

"An exciting tale." (Library Journal ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: HarperOne; 1st THUS edition (March 17, 1995)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 006251279X
ISBN-13: 978-0062512796
Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 8 ounces

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Mme Lourdes, San Tiago, Strange Road, Father Jordi, Gates of Forgiveness, Milky Way, Santo Domingo, Iron Cross, Santiago de Compostela, Seed Exercise, Blue Sphere Exercise, Breathing Exercise, Felicia of Aquitaine, Messenger Ritual, Aymeric Picaud, Holy Ghost, Our Lady of the Visitation, Puente de la Rema, Saint Francis of Assisi, World Cup

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The Fifth Mountain by Paulo Coelho in Front Matter, and Back Matter
The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream by Paulo Coelho in Front Matter

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4.0 out of 5 stars Spirtual...., April 28, 2000

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If you're looking for another Alchemist this is not the right book for you... it is about Mr. Coelho's personal experiences, it is written in the first-person, and it is more spiritual. But its events are so mind-boggling that you can see where the author's inspiration comes from for his literary masterpieces. It gives you a profound respect for Mr. Coelho and his achievements. It is NOT FICTION. It contains "Meditation" exercises at the end of nearly every chapter. The main aim in my opinion of this book is to remind us of the mystery of the world and that not everything is clear to us as humans, but that despite this, it remains our duty to fight for what we believe is right. Most importantly, this is not a self-help book nor does it spoon-feed you theories about life... DRAW YOUR OWN CONCLUSIONS about its deeper meanings...but read it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good travel book, interesting personal perspective, March 7, 2003

By	Denis Benchimol Minev "Amazonia" (Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil) - See all my reviews

This was Coelho's first popular book, and as such denotes his evolving magical style. It is about his trip in the Santiago de COmpostela trek that goes from east to west across Spain. I found the travel perspective of the book to be fascinating, and since I read it I have thought many times about doing the trek myself.

As for the personal revelation the author encounters in the trek, I foudn them interesting, not overwhelming. The lessons learned are presented in many different books aside form this one; what makes this book a little special, I believe, is that the story involves the reader in such a way that the lessons are driven effortlessly.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Pilgrimage: A Contemporary Quest for Ancient Wisdom, January 28, 2000

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I absolutely loved this book. I agree that it is very mystical and that it might turn off some readers, however if people get past that, I think they will enjoy it. As for the criticism, that some reviewers have expressed over Paulo Coelho not finishing the Pilgrimage, I don't think that has any bearing on the book. He is talking of his own spiritual journey. The walk changed his life and I believe that is what he is trying to express in the book. If he inspires people to do the walk, then that is enough praise. I read this book over 5 years ago and am planning to do the walk this year, September of 2000.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Pilgrimage - Author Paolo Coelho
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Published 9 days ago by S. M. Bardy

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I always enjoy Coelho's books. After reading this one I wanted to go on my own pilgrimage to San Diego. Oh, well. I did, however, find info I can use on my own spiritual path. Read more

Published 4 months ago by K. L. Callis

5.0 out of 5 stars The Pilgrimage
This book is a real keeper, I plan to read it again in the future

Published 11 months ago by Mark A. Russell

4.0 out of 5 stars Source of inspiration
This book does not necessarily contain any "answers", apart from the author's own personal revelations. What it DID do, for me, was to plant a seed. Read more

Published 18 months ago by Joshua Lazo

5.0 out of 5 stars Intense & Awesome Read
I have read a number of Coelho's books now and I still think this one is the best (with the Alchemist and Fifth Mountain tied at a close 2nd). Read more

Published 21 months ago by J. Booth

5.0 out of 5 stars Paulo's own pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
In this book Paulo Coelho narrates his journey to Santiago de Compostella, the book starts at Paulo's failed attempt to earn his Magus's sword, so his Master sends him to Europe... Read more

Published 21 months ago by Florcita

3.0 out of 5 stars The Camino - a test of body and character
I read The Pilgrimage by Paulo Coelho soon after completing my own 800 km pilgrimage from St Jean Pied de Port in France to Santiago in the north-west of Spain... Read more

Published on July 20, 2007 by Robert Muirhead

3.0 out of 5 stars Not better than 'The Alchemist'
This is the most esoteric work by Coelho. It is easy read and a plesent one. It reminds me a lot of 'Teachings of Don Juan' by Castaneda, although Coelho's novel is rooted in... Read more

Published on July 10, 2007 by M. Vasiljevic

1.0 out of 5 stars Awful awful awful. Just plain awful!!!!
This book was just painful to finish. Pointless new age pseudo religious drivel. Coelho goes on a Catholic pilgrimage, wrestles with possessed dogs, hangs out with magicians and... Read more

Published on July 5, 2007 by Gogol

3.0 out of 5 stars A Private Journey to Explore Self
Although "The Pilgrimage" is not Paulo Coelho's most exalted work, it is still a wonderful plunge into the mystical journey. Read more

Published on April 5, 2007 by Dr. Mario E. Martinez

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