The Supreme Gift (5 page)

About Paulo Coelho

K
nown in Brazil and throughout the world, Paul Coelho’s work has been published in 168 countries and translated into 80 languages. Among his greatest successes are
The Alchemist
, considered to be the highest-selling Brazilian book ever, and
The Pilgrimage.

Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1947, he worked as a theatre director and playwright, journalist and composer before devoting himself to literature. His musical partnership with the legendary Raul Seixas resulted in songs that have become classics of Brazilian rock music. In 2002, he was elected to Chair 21 of the Brazilian Academy of Letters.

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THE SUPREME GIFT

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