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By The River Piedra I Sat Down And Wept
A Novel Of Forgiveness
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Paulo Coelho, author of "The Alchemist", has crafted another gem of romance, adventure and spiritual insight in this bestselling story of a woman and her lover facing life's most difficult choices on a trip through the French Pyrenees that becomes a passionate journey of the heart.
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By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept by Paulo Coelho is often praised for its exploration of love, faith, and self-discovery. Readers appreciate its poetic prose and philosophical depth, although some find its spiritual themes either uplifting or overly sentimental. The narrative's blend of mystical elements and personal transformation resonates with those looking for introspective storytelling.
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ISBN: 9780061122095
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 August 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: HarperCollins
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 203.0mm
Height: 134.0mm
Weight: 166g
Pages: 208
About the Author
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.
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