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-?Ann H. Fisher, Radford P.L., Va.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"I HAVE SERVED A LORD WHO NOW ABANDONS ME INTO the hands of my enemies," said Elijah. Read the first page
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4.0 out of 5 stars
To what point can we predict our own destiny?,
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This review is from: Fifth Mountain (Paperback)
This book shares the same theme as 'The Alchemist', the theme of the quest, seen as a journey that takes the main character far from his own country. 'The Fifth Mountain' begins with a reference to 'The Alchemist' and the author repeats the central idea of his first book: 'when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it'. This book can be considered a sequel, although the content is different. But in principle, the idea remains the same: how to to accept and carry the responsibility of living one's'destiny'.The main character is prophet Elijah, a Biblical figure who set out the conditions for the coming of the Messiah, and eventually, after he was thoroughly tested was sent up to Heaven. His mission from God was to restore His worship in Israel, for the king there had married a foreign princess, who was introducing her own gods to the people. The text of the book in itself is very simple, but the message is very powerful: only by confronting what is most important to you, and so confronting yourself at your most vulnerable, you can climb the wall of frustrations that keeps you from what you desire, which gives meaning to your life. To what point can we predict our own destiny? - this is the main question in the book and Im sure many of us tried to find an answer. Elijah is sometimes torn between the desire to serve God and the needs of those he has come to love. But the reader will find out that love and faith will eventually triumph over. Only love and faith will help our hero get over the difficulties. Here you can find some quotations from the book - Im sure it will make you want to read it: - '... a man must choose... therein lies his strength: the power of his decisions... he who makes no choice is dead in the eyes of the Lord...' - 'There is no tragedy, only the unavoidable. Everything has its reason for being: you only need to distinguish what is temporary from what is lasting.' - 'A child can teach an adult three things: to be happy for no reason, to always be busy with something, and to know how to demand with all his might that which he desires.' - 'Take advantage of the chance that tragedy has given you; not everyone is capable of doing so.' - 'Sadness does not last forever when we walk in the direction of that which we always desired.' - "There are inevitable moments of misfortune which interrupt our lives. However, they happen for a reason." Sometimes the world seems to have conspired against us, and so we ask ourselves, "Why does this have to happen to me?" Confronted by the inevitable, some of us become discouraged; others, however, grow stronger and increase their understanding.' Is there anything else I should say to help you decide read this book? Im sure you wont regret this experience.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Simple, inspiring read,
By Kelly "chezkelly" (Singapore) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fifth Mountain (Paperback)
Another quote which I like:"It's always necessary to know when a stage of one's life has ended. If you stubbornly cling to it after the need has passed, you lose the joy and meaning of the rest." A thoughtful book with a few inpiring quotes. A simple story to send the powerful messages. But I wish for a bit more depth and character development.
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of his best,
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This review is from: Fifth Mountain (Paperback)
Paulo Coelho's book The Fifth Mountain will captivate your attention and warm your heart. It is probably my favorite of his books, along with By The River Piedra, I Sat Down and Wept. Coelho's simple yet hauntingly beautiful words will entice you to read all his other books. I've got two more books I have to read, The Pilgrimage and The Devil and Miss Prym. I can't wait until April 1st, when 11 Minutes is supposed to come out in the U.S. Let's hope for tons more from this author...I know I'll never get sick of him! The only thing that I don't like is the fact that I can't get some of his books available in English and that it took me forever to get a copy of The Devil and Miss Prym. That book, you can only get it used in the U.S., or if you're very lucky like I did, can find it new at a used book store...otherwise you have to order a new copy from the U.K., like I did to get the paperback.
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