Brida

BRIDA, written in 1990, is Paulo's third book, which was launched to great success in Brazil after the publication of THE ALCHEMIST. It captured the press' attention and propelled Coelho into the spotlight, where he's remained ever since. This highly anticipated novel will be available in English for the first time ???????????? and Coelho fans will rejoice. BRIDA is the story of a young woman, Brida O'Fern, and her path through the Wicca pagan tradition. Brida is only 21 years old when she meets a magician and asks to become a witch. The book compares the two classical forms of teaching, the Revelation (Tradition of the Sun) and the ritualistic (Tradition of the Moon). Love is the only way we have to bridge over to the spiritual world. When we love, we want to be better than we already are, and love makes us better. BRIDA captures the essence of Paulo Coelho -- thought-provoking spirituality, belief in the beauty of the physical and emotional worlds, and a headstrong female character who person