“It takes a huge effort to free yourself from memory”
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In his most personal novel to date, internationally bestselling 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, his only real option is 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 railroad, 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.
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Paulo Coelho
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“It takes a huge effort to free yourself from memory”
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“You don't need to climb a mountain to know that it's high.”
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“What hurts us is what heals us”
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“Travel is never a matter of money but of courage”
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“In magic - and in life - there is only the present moment, the now. You can't measure time the way you measure the distance between two points. 'Time' doesn't pass. We human beings have enor...”
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“They say that in the second before our death, each of us understands the real reason for our existence, and out of that moment, heaven or hell is born.”
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“Only children believe they're capable of everything.”
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“God only allows us to see such things when he wants something to change”
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“Only two things can reveal life's great secrets: suffering and love.”
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“Love is just a word until someone comes along and gives it meaning.”
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“Don’t be intimidated by other people’s opinions. Only mediocrity is sure of itself, so take risks and do what you really want to do.”
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“Déjà vu is more than just that fleeting moment of surprise, instantly forgotten because we never bother with things that make no sense. It show that time doesn't pass. It's a leap into somet...”
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