Knowing the detailed biography of Paulo Coelho, they want to prove that the author did not create anything new, but only rewrote the classics in a simplified manner. But, however that may be, the biography of this author is really interesting. And that there are not spoken, his detailed life story has instructive moments. So, where did the biography of the writer begin? What is it, the detailed history of his life? Who is he, this Coelho, whose novels have been translated into fifty-two languages of the world. What makes Paulo hook readers? Why are Coelho's books considered cult? How did it happen that today in the world sold thirty-five million books Paulo?
This writer was born in Rio de Janeiro. This event occurred in the distant 1947. His father was an engineer, but even as a child, Paulo was already dreaming of becoming a writer. Unfortunately, at that time in the country threatened military dictatorship. Then the artists clearly were not in value. On the contrary, they were considered almost perverts and drug addicts. Therefore, when at seventeen years Paulo seriously thought about what he wanted to write, his parents sent him to a psychiatric hospital. So they wanted to protect him from the persecution of the authorities and, perhaps, to change his mind. But Paulo was not going to live as required by the laws of that time. Therefore, he left the hospital and became a hippie. At that time, Paulo was constantly reading something, and he was not particularly worried about what he was reading. Among the books that fell into his hands, was both Lenin and Bhagavad-gita. Then, after some time, Coelho decides to open his underground magazine and calls it "2001". In this journal, various articles were written devoted to problems related to spirituality, faith and many others. But, the rich and famous Paulo was not because of his articles, but because of his songs. At that time he was creating texts of anarchic songs performed by the Brazilian Jim Morrison - Raul Sejas. It was thanks to the fact that Coelho became famous as a songwriter, he was able to start earning normal money and live humanly. But, of course, Paulo was not going to stop there. He continued to try himself as a writer, as a journalist, and as a playwright. Unfortunately, the regime of dictatorship still operated in the country. Therefore, the authorities decided that Coelho's verses are apolitical, therefore, he was arrested and sent to prison. There he was tortured and broke Coelho's will. Therefore, he decides that his struggle is meaningless, and you need to become the same as everyone else, to live a normal life, and not to suffer through jails. Therefore, Coelho abandons creativity and starts working at CBS Records. But, one day, they just fire him, without even explaining any reason.
After that, Paulo once again decides to change something and goes on a trip. When he is in Amsterdam, then, quite by accident, falls into the Catholic order, which has existed since 1492. It is in this order that Coelho begins to think about what later will constantly write in his books - about signs and omens. According to the ritual, which is held in the Order, Paulo goes on a journey. He is to make a pilgrimage on the road, eighty kilometers long, and get to Santiago de Compostella. It was this journey that was described in his first book, which is called "Pilgrimage". Soon after it, or rather in a year, the world saw the most unique and special book Coelho - "Alchemist". This book was nonsense, which is mentioned even in the Guinness Book of Records. It is worth noting that more copies of the Alchemist have been sold in the world than any other book in Portuguese.
"Alchemist" was published in many countries, pleasing people and giving them hope. Such famous personalities as Madonna and Julia Roberts admired this book and writer who was able to create such a simple, but such a special masterpiece. Many now say that Coelho simply rewrote other people's thoughts in simple words. But, if you think so, half of the classics have rewritten other people's thoughts, because everything they said has already been said by the ancient philosophers and scientists. Simply, the book "Alchemist", it's not just a collection of philosophical phrases and not an ordinary fairy tale. This book is about special magic and special signs that each of us can see in life and believe in them, but not everyone wants, considering it stupid and naive. Of course, this book is not a complicated philosophical treatise. But, thanks to its simplicity, thanks to the optimism that is noticeable in every line, people, when reading it, do not just look through the lines. They begin to believe in the best, in that they can independently change their lives and act on what is happening around them.
After the "Alchemist" Coelho published many more interesting books that teach people how to live in this world and how to remain themselves. In 1999, Coelho received the prestigious Crystal Award. He deserved such recognition, because he was able to unite very different people and different cultures by the power of the word, the power of his books. Such books as "Veronica decides to die", "Eleven Minutes", "Devil and Senorita prim" are unique, in their beauty. Many who read them were impressed by the stories that Coelho tells his readers.
To date, Coelho has led many columns in various newspapers from different countries, which have always been popular with readers. Also, he wrote many essays for various influential publications. Remembering that once he decided to stop writing, Paulo takes it philosophically. After all, if it had not been arrested, if not fired, then perhaps he would never have come to Amsterdam and did not understand the meaning of magic and signs. And would create average books, not those that really influenced people and changed destinies.