His books have "sold more than 30 million copies in 120 countries and have been translated into 51 languages." I now understand why. I have read "The Alchemist," "By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept," and "Veronika Decides to Die." I haven't been able to pass these along to others because I read them again and again. I scribble and highlight and ponder and cry and remember and dream... There is something in his story-telling that somehow makes you think he is talking directly to you. (I was convinced when I read "The Alchemist" that it was specifically written for actors/performers. I later realized that everyone thinks that of their own occupational dreams when they read it.) Of the three, that one is my favorite, but I have been deeply moved by each of them.
The very first line of "Veronika...Die" is, "On November 11, 1997, Veronika decided that the moment to kill herself had- at last!- arrived. She carefully cleaned the room that she rented in a convent, turned off the heat, brushed her teeth, and lay down."
Interest piqued yet??
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I'm not familiar with this author or the titles.....will have to investigate.
Yes, very piqued...you should share! :P
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