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Hippie
From the bestselling author of The Alchemist
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In his most autobiographical novel to date, Paulo Coelho interweaves adventure, philosophy, and the true stories of his own life to give readers an essential book for our time.
A journey to the past. A map for the future.
Drawing on the rich experience of his own life, bestselling author Paulo Coelho relives the dreams of a generation that longed for peace and challenged the established social order.
In Hippie, he tells the story of Paulo, a skinny Brazilian with a goatee, learning about himself by exploring the world.
Travelling on the 'Death Train to Bolivia', on to Peru, Paulo hitchhikes through Chile and Argentina and into Amsterdam. In the famous Dam Square, he meets Karla, a young Dutch woman in her twenties who has been waiting to find the ideal companion to accompany her on the fabled hippie trail to Nepal. Together with their fellow travellers, they embark on a trip aboard the Magic Bus, heading across Europe and Central Asia to Kathmandu.
For everyone, the journey is transformative. For Paulo and Karla, it is a life-defining love story that leads to choices that will set the course of the rest of their lives.
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Hippie by Paulo Coelho is celebrated for its deep dive into the counterculture of the 1970s as seen through captivating writing and vivid descriptions. While some reviewers appreciate its nostalgic and reflective journey exploring spirituality and self-discovery, others mention itβs not as impactful as Coelho's previous works. Readers often find the book's autobiographical elements engaging, offering insights into the author's youthful experiences.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781760892845
Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 July 2019
Country: Australia
Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 224g
Pages: 304
About the Author
'The extraordinary lies in the path of ordinary people.' Paulo Coelho Paulo Coelho's life remains the primary source of inspiration for his books. He has flirted with death, escaped madness, dallied with drugs, withstood torture, experimented with magic and alchemy, studied philosophy and religion, read voraciously, lost and recovered his faith, and experienced the pain and pleasure of love. In searching for his own place in the world, he discovered answers for the challenges that everyone faces. He believes that, within ourselves, we have the necessary strength to find our own destiny. His first novel, The Alchemist, has now sold more than 85 million copies and has been cited as an inspiration by people as diverse as Malala Yousafzai and Pharell Williams. Paulo Coelho's books have sold more than 225 million copies worldwide and he is the most translated living author. He has won 115 international prizes and awards and in 2007 was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace.
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