Transform your life. Rewrite your destiny. In his most personal novel to date, internationally best-selling author Paulo Coelho returns with a remarkable journey of self-discovery. Like the main character in his much-beloved The Alchemist, Paulo is facing a grave crisis of faith. As he seeks a path of spiritual renewal and growth, he decides to begin again: to travel, to experiment, to reconnect with people and the landscapes around him. Setting off to Africa, and then to Europe and Asia via the Trans-Siberian Railway, he initiates a journey to revitalize his energy and passion. Even so, he never expects to meet Hilal. A gifted young violinist, she is the woman Paulo loved five hundred years before—and the woman he betrayed in an act of cowardice so far-reaching that it prevents him from finding real happiness in this life. Together they will initiate a mystical voyage through time and space, traveling a path that teaches love, forgiveness, and the courage to overcome life’s inevitable challenges. Beautiful and inspiring, Aleph invites us to consider the meaning of our own personal journeys: Are we where we want to be, doing what we want to do? Some books are read. Aleph is lived.
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"The Aleph by Paulo Coelho is much like Paulo Coelho other book The Alchemist. In these books the author writes about the main characters having journeys of self-discovery and spiritual renewal and growth. The only difference is that in the Aleph the author actually puts himself in the book making him the main character. This book is basically about how Paulo (the main character) has lost faith in his religion and sets off on a trip across Russia on the Trans- Siberian railroad. On his way he meets a young turkish woman named Hilal who he instantly has a connection with. Throughout the trip Paulo and Hilal enter a state called the aleph. After that Paulo is determine to find out who was Hilal in his past life. In the end he finds out that hilal was a girl he loved 500 years ago but was condemned to die because of her love towards Paulo. I liked this book because of the way the author described the scenery of Russia."
— Isis (4 out of 5 stars)
" This book was okay for the type of book that it is. I'm not sure what, if anything, I was supposed to have learned from this book. I don't think I have had any past lives that have infiltrated this life. There were times that I thought the author came across as quite egotistical. I wonder if part of it was due to translation. I think it will be an enlightening conversation at book group. :) "
— Brenda, 2/12/2014" I began understanding everything halfway through the book. Took me a day to finish that half. I have read many of Cohelo's books and expected this one to be as good, but it is more of a personal journey to which I could not relate or leatn though I am sure that some will be able to follow. Maybe the lack of enjoyment was because of the long pause between start and finish... I do not know. I'm just glad it's over. "
— Poedust, 2/4/2014" Now, one of my favorite books. I loved this very personal journey that Paulo was willing, or led, to give us. It touched me deeply as my spirituality is only beginning and I look forward to the many miracles and synchronicities that spirit has in store. Thank you Paulo, for vindication. "
— Victoria, 2/2/2014" I'm technically disturbed and I would clearly want to get my goals straight. This is the first step. ;) "
— Lianne, 1/18/2014" Aleph for me was about forgiveness..and looking through other side of love. "
— Lan, 1/17/2014" Cohelo always gives me way too much to think about and in this book he was himself. I was disappointed to find him ego centric and vain as well as selfish. However he was on a personal journey and did a great job of bringing to the page his and others experiences during their trip. "
— Sue, 1/4/2014" There were bits of this book that I quite liked, but overall kind of boring and a little out there with the past life stuff. I wasn't a huge fan of the Alchemist, but this didn't even come close. "
— Kara, 12/28/2013" I understand all the concepts presented in this book, but still found it tedious. "
— Maureen, 12/22/2013" Great .. loved the prose and the way he relates to the reader sharing his own experiences ... one of my favorite Coelho books .... authentic , simple , great description of his inner journey ... loved the various characters in the book especially the Girl "
— Claudia, 12/22/2013" I actually forced myself to finish it. "
— Nouf, 12/21/2013" As much as I love Paulo Coelho, I just couldn't finish this book...I hope next one will be better;) "
— Iwona, 12/19/2013" Full of nice quotes, and Wisdom about life "
— Afsheen, 12/4/2013" He is either brilliant or owful. This one missed the mark for me. Athouh I am a beliver in reincarnation. To fattom it is somthing you can leverage to fix the current is impossible at the on onset of the book and post reading. I wanted to learn and expand, but ended disappointed. "
— Christopher, 5/2/2013" pretty good... interesting philosophy on the value of making peace with the past to move on with the present into the future. "
— Yajaira, 3/4/2013" I like this one...I always enjoy his journeys into the unknown, into his past and his present. Inspiring and relaxing all at once. A good read. "
— Christy, 12/13/2012" Mystical fictional memoir but after a slow start has both fascinating story and a meaningful messages. "
— Amber, 9/8/2012" Although this book was on a completely different that the Alchemist it is quite gripping. You def want to find out what happens. Really good read. "
— Martie, 4/10/2012" What a bunch of pseudo spiritual, self indulgent and boring new age claptrap. "
— Stacy, 11/2/2011" was disappointed with this book felt more like the pilgrimage but less inspiring than that good book "
— Stephen, 11/2/2011" Interesting fictional bio traveling by train across Russia and going "back in time" to find the people he once was and to ask for forgiveness. "
— David02139, 10/30/2011" Loved reading the reasons to travel and experience new realities! The trans Siberian railway will have to go on the bucket list. Kinda deep in the previous lives drama, but i am taking it all in and contemplating! "
— Joeann, 10/25/2011" a book embracing times and languages.<br/><br/>it requires not just the eyes for reading,<br/>but a heart for comprehending.<br/><br/>Rewrite your destiny with Aleph. "
— Emiellou, 10/16/2011" I've really enjoyed Coelho over the years and he's a brillant author, but I'm having a really, really hard time getting through this. Something about it, can't put my finger on it is a turn off. "
— Chris, 10/13/2011" as a huge fan of Coelho, I have to say I preferred 'The Pilgrimage', although have discovered that his books often should be read when they find you, and not when you seek them out. :) "
— Juliette, 10/10/2011" The only other book I've read of Coelho's is The Alchemist ... this one was hard to get through as I had other expectations.<br/><br/>Did have a few good quotes I copied tho. "
— Angelica, 10/10/2011" As always a beautiful written book by Coelho. The question is if you believe his theory that energies/ souls or whatever live in various times and are reborn ... Who was Steve Jobs in a previous life? Who will be born as ?<br/> "
— Zabetta, 10/8/2011Paulo Coelho is a New York Times bestselling author. His books have sold more than 100 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 68 languages and published in 150 countries. He is the recipient of numerous prestigious international awards and was inducted at the Brazilian Academy of Letters in 2002. In 2007 he was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace by the UN Secretary-General.
Mark Bramhall has won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration, more than thirty AudioFile Earphones Awards, and has repeatedly been named by AudioFile magazine and Publishers Weekly among their “Best Voices of the Year.” He is also an award-winning actor whose acting credits include off-Broadway, regional, and many Los Angeles venues as well as television, animation, and feature films. He has taught and directed at the American Academy of Dramatic Art.