Pilar, a young woman in her late twenties, has a quiet life and a university degree when she receives a letter from a boyfriend of her childhood, who is now a spiritual teacher and speaks at a gathering in Madrid. She joins him on a trip to the Pyrenees, along the Spanish side of the border, and the village of Saint-Savin, they discuss love, faith, and risk. Paulo Coelho uses their conversations to explore whether one can pursue love without losing oneself, and he includes elements of Catholic mysticism, including the feminine side of God.
It suits readers who liked The Alchemist and prefer a slower, more personal story. Expect reflections on faith and love.
Inward-looking; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Empathetic Explorer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1996
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Espanol
- ISBN
- 9780062514622
- Language
- ES
