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By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept
By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept | Paulo Coelho
From Paulo Coelho, author of the international bestseller The Alchemist, comes a poignant, richly poetic story that reflects the depth of love and life. Rarely does adolescent love reach its full potential, but what happens when two young lovers reunite after eleven years? Time has transformed Pilar into a strong and independent woman, while her devoted childhood friend has grown into a handsome and charismatic spiritual leader. She has learned well how to bury her feelings . . . and he has turned to religion as a refuge from his raging inner conflicts. Now they are together once again, embarking on a journey fraught with difficulties, as long-buried demons of blame and resentment resurface after more than a decade. But in a small village in the French Pyrenees, by the waters of the River Piedra, a most special relationship will be reexamined in the dazzling light of some of life's biggest questions.
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thelizflynn
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Meh. I didn‘t enjoy The Alchemist, so why did I even read this? Not sure but it was on my bookshelf and I‘m in quarantine. I‘m also not religious so this book is probably great for some people, just not for me. #quarantinereads

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MariaMC
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JeanSwan

This book is keeping me awake, and not just my eyes but also an awakening of the spirit.

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Niveditha
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#7days7covers #covercrush #day1

Evidently, this is a well read copy!

Lynnsoprano Gorgeous cover! Thanks for playing. 5y
Lcsmcat Pretty! Welcome to Litsy! 5y
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alee.gue
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“È necessario correre dei rischi,” diceva lui. “Riusciamo a comprendere il miracolo della vita solo quando lasciamo che l‘inatteso accada.”

#story #life #love #moments #god

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lonelybluenights
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New pick from the library

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Sumtime77
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"We can never judge the lives of others, because each person knows only their own pain and renunciation. It's one thing to feel that you are on the right path, but it's another to think that yours is the only path."

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Balram
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Must read

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Ferihearted
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goodbyefrancie
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Panpan

This book is weird. That's probably not the best way to word a review, but that's my first thought. I feel like I just kind of spent my time reading it, but didn't get anything out of it. Just odd. This one is a pan for me. I don't hate it, I just kind of wish I had my time back. 😕

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goodbyefrancie
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Next up... working on #TBRMOUNTAIN.

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GlassAsDiamonds
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Okies - some of these aren‘t actually $1.99-, a few are a tad higher but The Valkyries, The Devil and Miss Prym, Veronica Decides to Die and the Titled, which are some of my favourite of Coelho‘s work ARE all on sale today!! 😊😊😊😊 Run to Amazon, run!! 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏿‍♀️🏃🏿‍♀️🏃🏿‍♀️🏃🏿‍♀️🏃🏿‍♀️🏃🏿‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

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bookworm.krizia
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After re-reading this, my love for it did not lessen but it actually grew. I am not a fan of Paulo Coelho but this one is exceptional. It is a combination of religion and love. It is sad and happy at the same time. I really do love the ending. It had an unexpected twist in the end which I truly love. I love Pilar's character, I can easily relate to her, her insecurities, her fears and her dreams.

I recommend this to everybody.

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emilyhaldi
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"A fall from the third floor hurts as much as a fall from the hundredth. If I have to fall, may it be from a high place."

#favoriteline
#autumnreads

Reviewsbylola I still need to read The Alchemist. 7y
Cinfhen I just read it last week...not my thing! Overwritten Bible fable @Reviewsbylola 😉 7y
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Samwise_Gamgee
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bblake24
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Another gorgeous Paulo Coelho book that makes me cry.

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Not_Your_Ordinary_Bombshell
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Incrosas
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"No, I'm not mistaken. I know you don't love me. But I'm going to fight for your love. There are some things in life that are worth fighting for".

Casmt You seem like the one to ask! I haven't read Coehlo for ten years and now I want to reread I can't decide where to start! Any ideas? I'm thinking maybe here, by the river? 8y
Incrosas Hey, sorry I didn't reply earlier. But yes! I love his work and there's 2 books I would recommend if u want to start his work, the alchemist and by the river. Did you end up reading it? 8y
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