I have always liked to read Coelho’s books and this one fell on the right track as well… Infact its one of my favourites books of all time now…
This is a book making the reader realize that being famous or rich is not an end in itself and that our society, although said to be progressive, is leading people to riches, fame, success and yet taking everything away… It is stripping people of love, security, friendship in return for crisp notes of money, pretence of happiness and satisfaction, good business contacts and massive amounts of monetary profit… Afterall, money can’t buy a true love or a best friend… It can not buy peace of mind, happiness and content… Rather, it gets one stuck in a rut of always wanting more,doing better, climbing just one more hill while the things and people that make our hearts jump are walking away right in front of our eyes…
It makes one really give life a thought and introspect to find the true contentment and happiness, showing that money, success and fame can’t give anyone everything they need… One interesting thing I find about all his books is that the importance of paying the price of your dreams…
It’s a great book that everyone should read because it is time we realize this on our own with the help of a good author and a good story…
"How can we be so arrogant? The planet is, was, and always will be stronger than us. We can't destroy it; if we overstep the mark, the planet will simply erase us from its surface and carry on existing. Why don't they start talking about not letting the planet destroy us? "
— Paulo Coelho The Winner Stands Alone
"How can we be so arrogant? The planet is, was, and always will be stronger than us. We can't destroy it; if we overstep the mark, the planet will simply erase us from its surface and carry on existing. Why don't they start talking about not letting the planet destroy us? "
— Paulo Coelho The Winner Stands Alone
Must be an enjoyable read Winner Stands Alone by Paulo Coelho. loved the way you wrote it. I find your review very genuine and original, this book is going in by "to read" list.
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