Maktub / (Spanish Edition)

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Un libro repleto de historias atemporales de reflexión y autodescubrimiento, compañero esencial del clásico inspirador El Alquimista.

«...una antología de más de 170 relatos cortos traducidos al español del portugués de Coelho, cada uno de los cuales transmite un mensaje profundo a través de una narración metafórica... En estas páginas, los lectores encontrarán un caudal de verdades atemporales, así como orientación». --Booklist

Paulo Coelho, uno de los escritores más célebres y aclamados de nuestros tiempos, nos regala una extraordinaria colección de historias y parábolas que explora los misterios de la condición humana. Esta compilación de columnas periodísticas publicadas por Coelho bajo el título de «Maktub», que significa «está escrito», invita a los lectores a un viaje de fe, autorreflexión y transformación. En palabras del autor: «Maktub no es un libro de consejos, sino un intercambio de experiencias».

Cada una de estas historias ilumina un camino que nos permite ver la vida y las vidas de nuestros semejantes en todo el mundo bajo un nuevo prisma. Estos sabios relatos nos ofrecen la perspectiva de serpientes que hablan, ancianas que escalan montañas, discípulos que interrogan a sus maestros, conversaciones con Buda, ermitaños misteriosos y santos que abordan los misterios del universo y las verdades sobre nuestra humanidad colectiva e individual.

Siguiendo la línea de sus aclamados bestsellers internacionales, esta cuidadosa colección de piezas breves e inspiradoras cautivará a lectores de todas las edades y procedencias.

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An essential companion to the inspirational classic The Alchemist, filled with timeless stories of reflection and rediscovery.

From one of the greatest writers of our age comes a collection of stories and parables unlocking the mysteries of the human condition. Gathered from Paulo Coelho's daily column of the same name, Maktub, meaning "it is written," invites seekers on a journey of faith, self-reflection, and transformation. As Paulo Coelho explains, "Maktub is not a book of advice--but an exchange of experiences."

Each story offers an illuminated path to see life and the lives of our fellow people around the world in new ways, allowing us to tap into universal truths about our collective and individual humanity. These wise tales offer the perspective of talking snakes, old women climbing mountains, disciples querying their masters, Buddha in dialogue, mysterious hermits, and many saints addressing the mysteries of the universe.

Following the path of his previous internationally bestselling works, this thoughtful collection of short, inspirational pieces, introduced in a foreword by the author and illustrated with black-and-white line art throughout, will engage seekers of all ages and backgrounds.

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Booklist Review

Internationally best-selling Coelho (The Archer, 2020) presents an anthology of more than 170 brief stories translated into Spanish from Coelho's original Portuguese, each conveying a profound message through a metaphorical narrative. These tales are drawn from pieces written for his daily column in the Brazilian newspaper, Folha de Sao Paulo. Maktub is an Arabic word meaning "it is written," and for Coelho it is a testament to the transformative power of shared experiences. The stories collected here are philosophical and witty, offering imaginative insights into human nature and the complexities of life, encouraging intellectual and moral reflection, and inviting readers to delve into their own lives and thoughts. Maktub not only offers advice; it is also a resonant exchange of wisdom and an inspirational companion to Coelho's masterpiece, The Alchemist (1988). On these pages, Spanish-language readers will encounter a wealth of timeless truths and practical guidance.