Paulo Coelho — The Alchemy of Pilgrimage

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On Being : Paulo Coelho — The Alchemy of Pilgrimage Image

Paulo Coelho — The Alchemy of Pilgrimage

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The Brazilian lyricist Paulo Coelho is best known for his book “The Alchemist” — which has been on the New York Times bestseller list for over 400 weeks. His fable-like stories turn life, love, writing, and reading into pilgrimage. In a rare conversation, we meet the man behind the writings and explore what he’s touched in modern people.