The Valkyries: An Encounter with Angels by Paulo Coelho (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Valkyries by Paulo Coelho Travel into the searing Mojave Desert, uncover fabulous mysteries, and witness a fateful meeting with guardian angels in the suspenseful and compelling tale of Paulo Coelhos unique spiritual journey. At once modern-day adventure and metaphysical odyssey, a love story and a supernatural encounter with angels, The Valkyries is about forgiving the past and believing in the future. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When You Love, You Change the WorldWhy is it that we destroy the things we love most This is the question Paulo Coelho faces in this touching story about his confrontation with his past. In The Valkyries, Paulo and his wife, Cristina, embark on a forty-day quest into the starkly beautiful and sometimes dangerous Mojave Desert, where they encounter the Valkyries, strange warrior women who travel the desert on motorcycles. A masterful blend of the exotic locales, dramatic adventure, and stark storytelling for which Coelhos fictional works are renowned, this true-life odyssey is at once a modern-day adventure story and a poignant message about letting go of the past and believing in the future. 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., "Ive 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 Coelhos fictional works are renowned, this true-life account is at once a modern-day adventure and a metaphysical odyssey. Author Biography Paulo Coelho is an international bestselling author whose books--The Alchemist, The Pilgrimage, The Valkyries, By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept and The Fifth Mountain-have sold more than 23 million copies in 117 countries and have been translated into 41 languages. 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" "Coelhos gripping tale of his adventures...reads like a suspense novel." -- "San Mateo Times" Description for Teachers/Educators This true story begins in Rio de Janeiro as Coelho says: "I have seen my dreams fall apart just when I seemed about to achieve them." In response, his mentor gives Coelho a daunting task: He must find and speak with his guardian angel. "The curse can be broken if you complete the task." Rising to the challenge, Coelho takes off on a forty-day adventure into the starkly beautiful Mojave Desert. Details ISBN0062513346 Author Paulo Coelho Pages 224 Language English Translator Alan R. Clarke ISBN-10 0062513346 ISBN-13 9780062513342 Media Book Format Paperback Subtitle An Encounter with Angels Country of Publication United States Birth 1949 Short Title VALKYRIES Residence Rio de Janeiro, BL Illustrations black & white illustrations Imprint HarperSanFrancisco Place of Publication San Francisco DOI 10.1604/9780062513342 US Release Date 2021-08-03 UK Release Date 2021-08-03 Illustrator Felicia Bond Death 1976 Affiliation San Diego State University Position Professor of English Qualifications M.D. Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Year 2021 Publication Date 2021-08-03 Alternative 9780061842863 DEWEY 133 Audience General AU Release Date 1997-07-28 NZ Release Date 1998-08-04 Imprint US HarperOne Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:219367;

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