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The Witch of Portobello
The Witch of Portobello | Paulo Coelho
How do we find the courage to always be true to ourselves--even if we are unsure of whom we are? That is the central question of international bestselling author Paulo Coelho's profound new work, "The Witch of Portobello." It is the story of a mysterious woman named Athena, told by the many who knew her well--or hardly at all. Among them: ""People create a reality and then become the victims of that reality. Athena rebelled against that--and paid a high price."" Heron Ryan, journalist ""I was used and manipulated by Athena, with no consideration for my feelings. She was my teacher, charged with passing on the sacred mysteries, with awakening the unknown energy we all possess. When we venture into that unfamiliar sea, we trust blindly in those who guide us, believing that they know more than we do."" Andrea McCain, actress ""Athena's great problem was that she was a woman of the twenty-second century living in the twenty-first, and making no secret of the fact, either. Did she pay a price? She certainly did. But she would have paid a still higher price if she had repressed her natural exuberance. She would have been bitter, frustrated, always concerned about 'what other people might think, ' always saying, 'I'll just sort these things out, then I'll devote myself to my dream, ' always complaining 'that the conditions are never quite right.'"" Deidre O'Neill, known as Edda Like "The Alchemist," "The Witch of Portobello" is the kind of story that will transform the way readers think about love, passion, joy, and sacrifice.
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radelyn
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On this night when I am grieving and afraid, no book would have given me greater comfort or opportunity to remember the path and perspective.

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AloraGrey
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Just starting this now! I usually have three books on the go! This is my fictional pick this week.
Would love your thoughts.

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Tineke
De heks van Portobello | Paulo Coelho
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This is the Dutch translation of The witch of Portobello. This is the book I've had the longest. I thought it would be difficult, but it was an easy philosophical read. I expect I'll have to chew for a while on the meaning and purpose of this book.
TBR since October 10th. 2007; 269 pages.

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SaraHasClass
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Panpan

This is my 2nd book from this author & I'm just not a fan. His writing is really incredible, a very classic feel, but his stories are too weird & philosophically out "there." I find myself uninterested & skim reading quickly to get to the end. The end of this one, however almost redeemed this book.

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GreenGrl87
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#3books I hated. Well, I didn‘t hate the tagged book, it was just very underwhelming, but the other two... yeah.

OriginalCyn620 📚👎🏻📚 4y
Chelleo I bailed on the top book 4y
GreenGrl87 @Chelleo oohhh me too. I just couldn‘t with that book! I really wish I didn‘t buy it. 4y
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Meaw_catlady
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So I have many faves . #favs But these are 3 books that have really changed me the past few years . Thanks for this fun challenge @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks !! Thanks for the tag @DaveGreen7777
Tagging @Bklover @kspenmoll

wanderinglynn The Girl Who Drank the Moon is such a lovely story. 💜 5y
JamieArc Good choices! I had forgotten about Witch of Portobello. 5y
Branwen Such great choices! 😀💕📚 5y
DaveGreen7777 Oooh, I love this! 😀 5y
Bklover 💙💙💙Thanks for the tag! 5y
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Meaw_catlady
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#7Days7Books Day 4

We present here 7 books that will remain in our minds, because they touched us so much, changed us.
No further comments!
Wanna join @MoonWitch94 ?

MoonWitch94 Thanks for the tag 🏷 💜 5y
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MariaMC
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Suchethaaahh
Witch of Portobello | Paulo Coelho

The day is made up of 24 hours and an infinite number of moments. We need to be aware of those moments and make the most of them regardless of whether we're busy doing something or contemplating life.

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Meaw_catlady
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Nute Lovely! 5y
MoonWitch94 Oh fun! Thank you! 😍😊 5y
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HeathHof
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A kindle deal today! I enjoyed The Alchemist and am looking forward to this one. 💙

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EleniKara
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I loved this book, a lot! It was suggested to me years ago and I can‘t believe it took me so long to get to it. It really made me think, especially on topics of identity and purpose. It had a lot of statements on society and reactions to feminine side of religion and a woman “being ahead of her time” in current time which was fascinating to read!

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EleniKara
Witch of Portobello | Paulo Coelho
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Just starting this book but the concept of the style already has me intrigued, a “biography” of the protagonist told through the eyes of others!

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Meaw_catlady
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Pickpick

Picked this book up for a dollar at the Berkeley book festival. I was drawn to the title and the cover. When I first started reading I was confused I had never read a book with this style of writing! I love this book! To learn about a character from different perspectives was super interesting! This book is beautiful and made me feel, question, and yearn to be different.

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Kerrbearlib
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“With each step we take, we arrive.”

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nomeadorana
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I FINALLY BOUGHT IT!!❤️
#PauloCoelho
#thewitchofportobello

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lovelyn
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I started listening to this today.

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GatheringBooks
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#QuotsyApril18 Day 13: When love is a constant state of #Anxiety according to Brazilian novelist, Paulo Coelho. This kind of love must be exhausting. I‘m all in for a quiet kinda love minus the agony, thank you very much.

CarolynM Oh dear, how very sad for him 7y
GatheringBooks @CarolynM what i thought too! 7y
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Kittu7616
Witch of Portobello | Paulo Coelho
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Good and interesting story plot. A must read one..

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vinodini.s
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As a seeker of spirituality myself, I could strongly relate to the various things stated in the book. Recommended to anyone who has the slightest interest in the ways of the Universe and mysticism and also to anyone who is ready to keep an open mind to try and at least see the possibility of various depths to the human perception.
I can also most certainly say that anyone who has enjoyed reading The Alchemist will like this book too!

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Dan_SpiderCrafts
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#thebacksofwomen Athena, with a fair pair of the Warp World card. #marchintoreading

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VivianRose
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"It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting." #PauloCoelho #Coelho #TheWitchofPortobello #Books #TBR #WeekendRead

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Tc1989
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MarzanaHossain
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3.5/5