By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept

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  Each Coelho book has a central theme; an incline toward an emotional revelation the author himself hopes to reward you with at the peak. Without fail I have relished this aspect, and this time was no exception. By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept is listed as a book of forgiveness - a trait I tr ... (continue)

  Each Coelho book has a central theme; an incline toward an emotional revelation the author himself hopes to reward you with at the peak. Without fail I have relished this aspect, and this time was no exception. By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept is listed as a book of forgiveness - a trait I try to practice religiously, but more often than not come up lacking - and the sole reason why I picked this one up.

  A bit slow at first but picking up speed by the middle of the book, Coelho proves once again it's not the destination, but the journey that counts. Though the love story itself is nothing new, especially to dedicated readers of the author, it's the development that really is engrossing. I can't remember the last time I rooted so much for a couple, for fate. Despite the fact that it is heavily doused in religion, it's not enough to turn you off. In fact, between the poetic prose, the graceful construction and the brevity of the story I doubt you'll even notice.

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  Clementine said on May 20, 2011 | Add your feedback

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  i gave up on reading this book, even though i loved paulo's the alchemist. this one i got to the half and it didn't interest me.

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  bu3asalli said on Mar 30, 2010 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

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  I love the story, and it is written in such a beautiful way about love and dream. This is really a very empowering book. =)

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  gbeanhk said on Jul 6, 2009 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

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  I love it when I come across a title that has valuable information and insight that applies to my life today. I found this just at the right time. Thanks Universe!

  25 May: I loved this book! This is one that will be on a shelf close, where I can reach it and be reminded of its valuable conte ... (continue)

  I love it when I come across a title that has valuable information and insight that applies to my life today. I found this just at the right time. Thanks Universe!

  25 May: I loved this book! This is one that will be on a shelf close, where I can reach it and be reminded of its valuable content. I am now reading The Alchemist online. Paulo Coelho has a Facebook page and provides you a link to read his book for free online. I still plan on buying a copy but I was eager to read more of his books!

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  Natmic35 said on May 18, 2008 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

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• ISBN-10: 0007639570
• ISBN-13: 9780007639571
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Also available as: Paperback, Hardcover, Audio CD and Audio Cassette
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