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Φαίη wrote: "Dear Paulo ,
first I wanted to tell you how much your books have inspired me !you gave me a totally new and amazing view of the world!I wanted to ask you one question ...Sometimes we have a strong ..."

To choose Athens for my annual party was a way to say to the world: Greek people are alive, well, working hard, facing difficulties but strong enough to overcome them

I am delighted with all the comments and questions,and being among privileged ones to be here today,i want to ask another question,or it is more a contemplation:
How often do Mr.Coelho return to his writing,and what kind of emotions he feels?
Thank you!

Pamela wrote: "Dear Paulo,

Thank you for the extraordinary books you have presented us. I was introduced to your books over 12 years ago and since that moment I was hooked. Your books have made me cry, laugh, I'..."

Thank you for your kind comments. One thing you must be sure: all my books have my love on them

Lily wrote: "hey Coehlo,
I came across your bo0k Al-chemist last year..
and since then I started reading you.. I am to relate your works in my thesis to0.. that is on self reliance..
I have read many bo0ks t..."

I hope The Alchemist will help many people to learn a little about your culture. Being Catholic myself, it is important to have a mutual understanding

Adriana wrote: "Hi, Paulo! When I saw this message I just didn't know what to say, I was just happy. I was thinking all the night: "What question to ask him?" ; "He will really answer me?" Now... I'm here, I heard..."

God willing, we will meet again. Much love

Paulo,
When u r in a bad mood, would u prefer to be silent or to talk to someone andy why !

Shaheera wrote: "Hi Paulo,
Do you think that it is necessary to have a mentor if one is on a quest to attain spirituality?
P.s. You are one of my all time favorite(inspirational) authors."

Just pay attention to people and to what they do. Normal people are our best mentors (I learned this during my pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. I encourage you to read "The pilgrimage"

Paulo wrote: "Adriana wrote: "Hi, Paulo! When I saw this message I just didn't know what to say, I was just happy. I was thinking all the night: "What question to ask him?" ; "He will really answer me?" Now... I..."

Thank you Paulo!

Mohammed wrote: "Hello Paulo,
We as Arab readers appreciate your work and I would ask you about us:
Have you talked to an Arabian person? How do you feel about their opinions of your works?

The translation is the..."

I've been to many Arab countries, and I love your culture.
As for the translation, I can't judge. Imagine if I would verify the Japanese or Chinese translation. I trust people

Rachel wrote: "Paulo,

What was one of the most surprising things you learned while writing your novels? And also, which one of your novels did you find the hardest to write and why?

-Rachel, a 19-year old from ..."

The hardest book is always the first. In my case, "The Pilgrimage"
And writing books, following my personal legend, allowed me to contact people that I never met. I believe this is my greatest blessing

Hello,

I've read a few of your books now and have enjoyed every one, especially "The Devil and Miss Prym". I was wondering which of your books you found the most challenging or difficult to write and why?

Thank you,
Mel

Dear Paulo,
If you could give one advice to all young people out there, what would it be?

Fotinikoklas wrote: "Paulo, thank you for this opportunity :) I am writing my first novel and it is the most passionate creative experience I have ever had. The words pour on the page from a place I do not recognise ye..."

There is no such a balance. I only sit to write when the story is already written in my soul, but from this moment on, the story takes over and I just type it

Sarah wrote: "Mr. Paulo,
i don't really have questions, i just wanna thank you for inspiring us, every word you say is full of wisdom and truth, i don't know how a single person knows this much, i can't believe..."

Thank you for your support

Tracey wrote: "Hi Paulo,
I've been following and admiring your writing since I first discovered The Alchemist. I've enjoyed your books, your blog, and most recently your writing on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ and Wattpad. You hav..."

I've been posting on Wattpad on a regular basis. I am an avocate of free contents.
And no, I have no plans to self-publishing books. Editors are important

nisrine wrote: "Hello Paulo,
I'm reading your books not because I want to be a writer, but to live many lives in one, so I'm just wondering if what you write reveal what you're believing in truely?!
That's all."

Of course

Yamama wrote: "paulo sir ..
how satisfied you are with all of your books ? and is there any book that you regret writing it or you feel that it didn't get the purpose of it ?!
with all love and respect ..
yamama"

There is one, that is not translated and did not have a new edition in Brasil - I forbade it. It was published in 1986, you probably want to know the name, but...

Febe wrote: "As a woman who is lost and is struggling with faith and is scared of recieving and showing affection, what can you advise?Thank you and I will really appreciate your answer."

Be proud of your scars.
Be prepared to be hurt again.
And stil, keep on manifesting the energy of love

Ernesto wrote: "paulo, plzz tell us tips to write a book :)"

Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end: then stop. (Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland)

Vana wrote: "I would like to ask Mr Coelho how he perceives today's values in an ever changing world. Have our intrinsic values changed since we wrote The Alchemist?"

My new book, Manuscript found in Accra, published today in USA (but already in almost every country in the world) deals with this question

Bo3mmash wrote: "what will you do if you got a THOUGHT , and you are in a POSITION that you do not have a pen or sheet or you are in a place that you can't write any thing ?"

I never carry pens and notebooks with me. Important thoughts always resist

Scott wrote: "'The Alchemist' was translated into 65 languages. Based on what I have heard, you are quite the traveler.
Have you been to Egypt? If so, what was the most life-changing experience or revelation..."

I've been to Egypt. And while walking in the desert, one night, I have a vision that inspired part of "The Alchemist". That's why the shepperd boy sees the pyramids at night

Hi Paulo

I adore your works, and I have question that might be quite out of the line from what you've been posted all this time, I always recognize you as a person who always give positive words, and my question is "what if I want something but universe seems not conspire to make it happens ? though I've done everything I can do?"

Thank you so much, Love from Indonesia Paulo
Andika

" what about our personal legend, i found it already but i didnt take a huge step towards it,please consider me as if im "Santiago" and advice me as an alchemist and a writer because my personal legend is to be a writer!
please answer me,i really need your answer it will lead my life :)

Sir,i am a 15-year old follower of yours and i have one question
Why don't we feel contented even after getting what we have longed for ever?what is the mystery behind true happiness?

Mr. Coelho,
I really don't have much to ask but I would like to take this opportunity to tell you how awesome all your books are. They are a really great inspiration and I am really glad your books were introduced to me. I hope you'll continue to write and hopefully inspire a lot more people. Wish you all the best on this new book! ;) ~Janarah.

Mr. Coelho,
I've enjoyed reading some of your novels and I'm looking forward to reading the new one. Your stories are heavy on God and spirituality, but many, like myself, don't believe on a god or are not very spiritual. Yet your stories seem to translate, affect, and inspire that community. I think that's very hard to do. Can you explain how you think your themes and messages do that?
Thank you!

Hi Paulo, hope you are gale and glad.. I started translating The Alchemist in Sindhi language. at the moment i am about to complete it, and there comes a news that this book is already in market translated in Sindhi. When I got this news I was shocked, but, the only thing that gave me courage and hope is that, I wanted this book to be translated in Sindhi, so that our people too could understand your philosophy, so if it is already in the market then why I am worried? This the the question I asked to myself and got relaxed.

" life is a gift of GOD, and gifts are always beautiful, life is also beautiful, now it is in our hands to make it heaven or hell,"

So life goes on.. When They Came to know that they have become Capable Of Understanding the language of World,& can penetrate into The Soul of the World They Misuse it !!! do you agree with this????????????

I don't have any question because there are already so many questions popped here...
I just want to know your opinion about loving someone while being hated to love.

what do you think about sacrifice ?

Dear Paulo,
I want to thank you for all your writing! You have inspired me immensely. I am spellbound by the wisdom you show in your writing. You have visited many continents and countries in your books. I wonder why you have left out Asia?
Mahishi

Veronika Decides to Die

Hola Paulo, me encantaría saber tu opinión respecto a cuál es el sello característico de tus libros, consideras alguno en especial, algo que nunca falta en tus escritos.
Es un gusto saludarte
Gracias y Bendiciones

Hello Mr. Coelho,

When will your book be released in Kuwait and the Middle East?

Sir,i am a 15-year old follower of yours and i have one question
Why don't we feel contented even after getting what we have longed for ever?what is the mystery behind true happiness?

Dear Mr. Coelho,

Your writings inspire me and I find that they have helped me through some pretty heavy times in my life, thank you.
Our Creator gave us free will so why would he then take it away with "Destiny", basically removing that free will and deciding for us how our lives would be. I have come to believe that our "destiny" is our free will and the psychic abilities we share with one another. For example: Two people being at the right place at the right time because they are in tune with each other. The laws of the universe stuff.

What are your feelings/thoughts?

"When you ask for advice, ask from those who had achieved mastery themselves."
I hope I'm not too clingy by asking too many questions but I trust that your answers will, at the very least, make me think.

- If you lived for decades but still didn't find someone you love who loves you back equally. Would you go for the person who loves or the person you love? (If you had to choose, I mean)

Thank you so much and I hope you have time to answer most of us, we love you! :)

Hi Paulo, I read a few of your books and some of your blog posts. I wanted to get your thoughts on forgiveness.Is there ever a time when one shouldn't forgive?

dear Paulo,
you are my favorite writer ... I have two questions for you
First:
Back to Aleph.., this amazing novel, did it happen to you in real life?
and if not , have you ever met someone make you feel like what you write in Aleph?

Sec:
what do you think about Islam?

Paulo,I think I've read pretty much every book you wrote. My favorites are the Alchemist, Eleven Minutes and Veronika Decides To Die.
I've noticed that religion plays increasingly large and even overwhelming role in your last several books.
So my question is do you think Faith and God are the answers to all questions? Don't you agree that a person himself/herself, his/her internal drive, will and what is inside overall is a lot more important?

Thanks a lot!

Dear Paulo Coelho,
Your books have inspired lots of people out there, could you please tell me how do you manage to create such an atmosphere in every story you write? and as a shepherd in the alchemist, what have inspired you to start this journey towards the unkown?
Thank you.

Hi Paulo! I am a huge fan. I have been reading your books since I was in 6th grade. I started with The Alchemist, By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept, The Zahir, Eleven Minutes, and The Witch of Portobello. And everytime I go to the bookstore, I always check if you have a new book released to add to my list of favorite Paulo Coelho books. Whenever I feel empty, I read your books and I finish full of inspiration. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent and insights to us, to the world. I am very inspired about the spirituality and love present in each book. You captured me when I was young, and you still do now that I am a mother. Your work is timeless, or should I say, ageless as it is for my case. I cannot thank you enough. More power and blessings to you Paulo. Looking forward to reading more of your books.

Janine wrote: "I have so many, many questions for Paulo and am constantly seeking the answers in his books, writings and blogs. That said, I do have one question for you: what is it that you would like to share w..."

It is part of the human condition to share. Everybody shares something - either love or hate.
When I was a teenager, I decided that my way to share anything was through writing.
That said, in every book you find part of my soul

Loren wrote: "Mr. Coelho, I want to first thank you for your writing. They are works of art. The book that stole my heart and changed my world was The Witch of Portobello. Athena enraptured me and pulled me into..."

Yes, it was a Romanian flight attendant who used to work for Austrian Airlines.

Lauren wrote: "I'm a high school student who is a HUGE fan of The Alchemist. After finishing the book, I was curious about your teenage years- how you dealt with adults telling you what to do and such.

Your boo..."

Good decision. At the end of the day, I ask to myself if a diploma makes really a difference. In my case, what made the difference was travelling, meeting people, and being commited to my dreams

Daniela wrote: "Dear Paulo Coelho:
You are awesome! You are my inspiration and I love your books..

I would like to ask you many questions, but I know that you have to deal with a lot of crazy fans like me asking..."

When I click in the link to post, I only can read part of the question. So, you asked me si hablo espanol, la respuesta es SI

And there are no crazy fans. We are warriors of the light fighting for a better world. My books are part of that struggle

Kiirsten wrote: "Thank you for sharing the experience of your journey; through darkness and light, silence and fury, mist and clear; the messages you have given the Universe are remarkable.

Thank You."

thank you. As you know, the Universe gave me the message

Ari wrote: "When you have come to what looks like your biggest fear or breaking point what has led you through and is it similar each time?

Thanks,

Ari"

The problem is not fear itself, but being paralyzed by fear. I still have my fears (speaking in front of an audience is one of them ) but I move ahead.

Hi,
Your books are really inspirational. I started with Al chemist and reading all your books .i got few of my answers already from the post above. Please recommend us what books to read from your choice. As I wanna know from which books u get the inspiration in whose books I get the inspiration. Please!

I would like to thank you all for being here today. There were over 640 posts, I wish I could answer all of you, but it is nearly impossible.
I tried to answer some questions about different subjects.
Today is the release date of "Manuscript found in Accra" in USA, but the book is already published in nearly every country.
Be welcome to follow me on
Twitter
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or my blog
And YES, it is me who updates the three. It is my way to get in touch with you.
May God guide your steps
Love
Paulo