A crucial companion to the beloved and motivating classic “The Alchemist,” brimming with timeless narratives of introspection and self-discovery.
From one of the most esteemed authors of our time emerges a compilation of tales and parables unraveling the enigmas of human existence. Culled from Paulo Coelho’s daily column of the same title, “Maktub,” which translates to “it is written,” beckons adventurers on a voyage of belief, introspection, and metamorphosis. Paulo Coelho elucidates, stating, “Maktub is not a guidebook, but rather an exchange of narratives.”
Each narrative presents an illuminated route to perceive life and the experiences of individuals worldwide through fresh lenses, enabling us to access universal truths about both our shared and individual humanity. Coelho asserts, “A man who solely seeks the light, neglecting his obligations, will never attain enlightenment. And one who stares unwaveringly at the sun… ends up sightless.” These sagacious anecdotes provide insights from conversing serpents, elderly women scaling peaks, disciples questioning their mentors, Buddha engaged in dialogue, elusive hermits, and numerous saints grappling with the universe’s mysteries.
Continuing the trajectory of his prior globally acclaimed works, this contemplative collection of concise, inspirational pieces, prefaced by the author and adorned with black-and-white illustrations throughout, will captivate seekers from diverse backgrounds and of all ages.
