Manuscript Found in Accra (2013)

by Paulo Coelho

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"The latest novel from #1 internationally best-selling author Paulo Coelho is a classic of inspiration and reflection, a meditation on life, love, and the significance of change. A novel of philosophical reflection set in Jerusalem during the time of the Crusades. Here a community of Christians, Arabs, and Jews who have long lived together harmoniously have been warned of an imminent attack and certain destruction. Contemplating their demise, the community assembles to seek the wise counsel of a Greek Copt, who imparts comforting and guiding wisdom on the enduring attributes of human character. The novel unfolds as a sequence of parables on love, faith, sex, friendship, beauty, bravery, loyalty, and success. "--… (more)

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brozic | Jan 27, 2024 |

ما هذه السخافة، هذه ليست رواية بل مجموعة من النصائح الفلسفية صيغت في شكل اسئلة واجوبة رديئة
يدعي الكاتب انها مخطوطة من مخطوطات نجح حمادي التي هي مخطوطات تعود الي فترة ١٠٠ و٢٠٠ ميلادية، في حين ان احداث الرواية في عام ١٠٩٩ ميلاديا اثناء الحملات الصليبية
لا اعرف كيف كاتب مثل باولو كوهيلو لا يقوم بابحاث كافية قبل كتابة رواية
هل رجعوا في الزمن ليودعوا المخطوطات ضمن مخطوطات نجع حمادي
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machaith | Feb 27, 2023 |

Sometimes I enjoy Coelho's work and sometimes I don't. The premise of his stories draws me in before I've read the first page, and then I discover the wisdom I had hoped for is just not there. This was the case with this book. Maybe I'm expecting another Kahlil Gibran? I didn't wind up feeling enlightened. One thing in particular that put me off was something another reviewer pointed out - Coelho makes liberal use of Biblical stories and parables and sayings without attributing them, thereby making it sound like they are actually his own. (

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MarkLacy | May 29, 2022 |

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Jolene.M | Jul 30, 2020 |

كانت كأسلوب إلقائي محاضراتي غلب عليها جدًا طابع التنمية البشرية !
كان فيها أجزاء كويسه (

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Reem.Amgad | Jun 3, 2020 |

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Brazilian novelist, Paulo Coelho, has enjoyed huge recognition and praise since the release of his first best-seller, The Alchemist, in 1988; the story of a young shepherd who goes on a treasure-seeking voyage, only to find that the treasure was the journey itself. Selling 65 million copies, and being translated into over 70 languages, the book became one of best-selling books in history. With every new Coelho book, expectations are high and the same applies to his latest novel, Manuscript Found in Accra.

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Paulo Coelho	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Costa, Margaret Jull	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Janssen, Piet	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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Manuscript Found in Accra

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Manuscrito encontrado em Accra

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2013

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Jerusalem, Israel

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Heilige Maria, ohne Sünden empfangen, bete für uns, die wir uns an dich wenden. Amen.

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Für N. S. R. N. als Dank für das Wunder und für Mônica Antunes, die niemals ihre Segnungen vergeudet hat.

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Nur leider entspricht dies nicht der Wahrheit.

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"The latest novel from #1 internationally best-selling author Paulo Coelho is a classic of inspiration and reflection, a meditation on life, love, and the significance of change. A novel of philosophical reflection set in Jerusalem during the time of the Crusades. Here a community of Christians, Arabs, and Jews who have long lived together harmoniously have been warned of an imminent attack and certain destruction. Contemplating their demise, the community assembles to seek the wise counsel of a Greek Copt, who imparts comforting and guiding wisdom on the enduring attributes of human character. The novel unfolds as a sequence of parables on love, faith, sex, friendship, beauty, bravery, loyalty, and success. "--

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