![]() Copt is this mysterious fellow who has taken it upon himself to answer the questions of the inhabitants of Jerusalem on the eve of their destruction. The story basically consists of questions and answers. I suppose the book felt that way, since it's supposed to be the transcription of a lost manuscript that had been found again and again. It felt like an antique self-help book in a way (and I don't mean that in a bad way at all). It felt more like a guide than a story - although guide isn't really the right word. I have to be honest and admit that this book felt a bit different to me, compared to Coelho's other books. Anyhow, my point is that I really enjoyed this book. There were just so many times that I wanted to take a marker and highlight a sentence or paragraph - it was frustrating that I couldn't! Ugh! I really need to break that habit! Oh well, I plan on going through the book again and copying down some of the passages that struck a chord with me. In fact, I was rather annoyed with myself, because I don't mark up my books and I really wish I did. And, there were just so many interesting passages that I couldn't stop re-reading or thinking about. I stayed up until the wee hours reading it last night, because I just couldn't put it down. Suffice it to say, I absolutely loved reading Manuscript Found in Accra. I couldn't wait to find out what Coelho would be exploring in his new book. ![]() ![]() And when I heard about his new book and was offered the chance to read it, I readily agreed. I also find his books to be refreshing, especially in the way that they always manage to pick me up (like a mental mind boost). He's quite clear and concise with his words and I appreciate that about his work - I like that he gets straight to the point. Its contemplative, personal, and rather inspiring. Now, almost a thousand years later, the wise man's answers are still valid, and Manuscript Found in Accra shows us that there is no greater weapon than words. As the frightened populace gathers in the courtyard to await the attack, a mysterious man known only as Copt begins to speak, allaying fears and answering questions about life's most elemental truths, from defeat, solitude, and struggle to beauty, loyalty, fate, and love. But destruction looms crusaders wait just outside the gates, ready to invade at dawn. The city of Jerusalem has long been a center of religious peace and tolerance, a place where people of many faiths - Judaism, Islam, and Christianity - have lived in harmony. Everyone else is victorious.July 14th, 1099. Never try to please everyone: if you do, you Wil be respected by no one.” “You will only be loved and respected if you love and respect yourself. “There is no beauty in sameness, only in difference.” “It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.” There are many beautiful thoughts and quotes in the book. I strongly recommend ‘Manuscript Found in Accra.’ It is an excellent book,easy to read and truly amazing. This is one book you want to re-read it many times. I have read this book four times and each time I have learnt something different from the answers. Each and every page is filled with pure wisdom. It is like you are on a philosophical and spiritual journey. The answers are insightful, inspiring and filled with wisdom. The questions are the kind which we ask to ourselves once in a while. The people ask questions about everything like love, loyalty, wisdom, beauty, sex, fear, enemies and about their struggle, defeat and what the future holds. The city is about to be invaded and inside the city, people of all ages, both men and women have gathered together to hear the wise words of a mysterious man known as the Copt.Īt the start of every chapter the people ask a question and the Mysterious Greek answers them. I can add “Manuscript Found in Accra” to that list of books. I gain immense wisdom and enlightenment from some of his books. What I like about Paulo Coelho’s writing is that it is very simple and clear, he knows to connect very well with his readers. Everybody in some point of their life would have read his famous book ‘The Alchemist’. Paulo Coelho is known all over the world for his books. ![]() This quote is from Brazilian author Paulo Coelho’s book Manuscript Found in Accra. “One day you will wake up and there won’t be any more time to do things you’ve always wanted.
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