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Brida by Paulo Coelho




If you believe in magic, not the one with tricks and illusions by magicians, but the one that life brings in for us, then you will definitely love the novel called Brida by a Brazilian author Paulo Coelho . It is the story of a beautiful young Irish girl and her quest for self-discovery, to the world far beyond our world and the one where magic is the truth of life. She knows she is different and she has to look for the answers to her questions. On her journey, she meets a wise man who teaches her to overcome her fears and a woman who teaches her how to dance to the hidden music of the world. She also discovers her soul mate and learns that love is the most divine emotion to be recognized and valued on the path to true wisdom and knowledge. The story is neatly woven around the ancient belief of witchcraft and is related to the present world in an interesting way. This magical treat by Paulo Coelho treasures the enthralling tale of love, passion, mystery, and spirituality from the master storyteller.

The book is a nice getaway from our practical, mundane life to a magical world where you find a mysterious world with witches and warlocks. It makes us believe in the world beyond our imagination and reaffirms our faith in true love. This book is like a delicious, spicy and tangy chaat for your soul which is bored of regular, staple food for thought.

Quotes from the book

"Nothing in the world is ever completely wrong. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day."
"None of us knows what might happen even the next minute, yet still we go forward. Because we trust. Because we have Faith."
"But how will I know who my Soulmate is?” Brida felt that this was one of the most important questions she had ever asked in her life. 
By taking risks’ she said to Brida. ‘ By risking failure, disappointment, disillusion, but never ceasing in you search for Love."

Goodreads rating for the book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68591.Brida

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