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by Paulo Coelho (Author) "THEY HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR ALMOST SIX HOURS ..." (more)
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There is enough interest in angels to ensure this peculiar little book a significant audience. It traces a spiritual journey of sorts, stereotypically cast as a journey into the desert, that embodies a New Age conception of liberation as liberation from the past in confrontation with oneself. The "ritual that demolishes rituals," which is the climax of the book, is all done with mirrors. As Simone de Beauvoir would note, the "mirrors" are women--and that calls into question both the "newness" of the story and the "age" it heralds. But it is a strange tale many will find compelling. Steve Schroeder --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


-- San Mateo Times

"Coelho's gripping tale of his adventures...reads like a suspense novel." --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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2.0 out of 5 stars A Confusing Voyage, Jan 1 2004
By Joy (United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Valkyries: An Encounter With Angels (Hardcover)
There are two reasons why I chose this book to read. Reason number one is because Paulo Coelho wrote it, and I became a fan of his work when I read "The Alchemist." The second reason is because I first heard of the Valkyries on a televison show. I had hoped to sit down to a reading of immense enjoyment. I was disappointed.

I believe in order to fully understand and enjoy "The Valkyries", you must be on a different level of spiritual enlightment and be open to strange expressions of faith and of hope and of love. Paulo writes of his experiences in the Mojave Desert searching for his angel through first a young man and then leather wearing, biker running women. Will you find love, faith, and hope with these types of elements? I have no idea. For each person, I suppose it is different.

For me this novel left unexplainable ideals. I wanted more of a description of the channeling, the rituals. What were they feeling? Describe what the second mind is in more detail. Is it the conscious, is it deeper, did I miss the description all together? I didn't find it fullfilling, and I was extremely disappointed.

I will add this, the "The Valkyries" is a true story according to Paulo Coelho. He admits to adding two fictional details in his accounts, but overall it is a true story. If you like to read about soul searching journies, this will do it.

Joy.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Truth is definitely stranger than fiction..., Feb 6 2009
By Why Not (Toronto, ON, Can) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Valkyries (Paperback)
While I found this to be a page-turner right from the start, I probably would have stopped reading this book if it wasn't for the fact that Paulo Coelho claims it to be non-fiction (except in 2 particular instances, neither of which are revealed or even hinted at to the reader). The Valkyries is an account of the journey taken by Coelho and his wife through the Mojave dessert in search of his guardian angel. Truth is definitely stranger than fiction, and certain bits of this book were so odd that it was the supposed truth behind them that kept me fascinated! The book is strewn with spiritually uplifting concepts, and Coelho's writing is beautiful in its simplicity, as usual! He pulls off a wonderful, inspiring and uplifting adventure!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Hokey Tale or Spirutual Guide, Jan 6 2004
By Sarah Cosentino (Seattle, Washington United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Valkyries (Paperback)
This is the first Coelho novel I've read. I had been meaning to pick up the Alchemist, but during a flight from Toronto to Seattle a friend on the plane loaned me this book. It is an easy read (I was done the book before we landed), but I think I may have gotten more out of it if I hadn't sped through it so quickly. The book is a mystical and spiritual journey of a man who heads into the Mojave desert with his wife in search of an answer - how does one talk to and see their gaurdian angel. Sounds weird - right? Well I thought so too. I kept changing my mind as to whether I thought this whole book was a bunch of gobley-gook to thinking that perhaps this could be real. I remember having the same mixed feelings while reading the Celestine Prophecy. But, I wasn't quite hooked by this book - after finishing the book, I can't say that it has had any sort of lasting effect on me that I've been told it has had on others. I'd like to think I read it with an open mind (which is definitely required) but, as I said before, perhaps I just sped through it too quickly not giving enough thought to some of the ideas being presented before me. So...do I think this is a Hokey Tale or a Spirtual Guide?....I think I'll need to read this book again to decide. All in all - this book is worth the read - read it and decide for yourself.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Simple, But Not at All Bad
This is my first Coelho book that I have read recommended to me by a friend. It is a simple book to read, so you'll get done with it fast. Read more
Published on Aug 8 2003 by Stephen K.

3.0 out of 5 stars for the mystical personalitites
Unfortunately, I don't think this book is as great as The Alchemist or Veronica Decides to Die. In general, I am a great admirer of Paolo Coelho's work. Read more
Published on Aug 4 2003 by Irina Iacobescu

4.0 out of 5 stars A blend of mysticism and realism
This was the third book I read for Coelho, the first two being the Alchemist and on the River Piedra..., although this is a different one, I still enjoyed it. Read more
Published on April 22 2003 by Sami Maeroum

5.0 out of 5 stars The Valkyries: An Encounter With Angels, P. Coelho
This was my first book by Coelho and it was terrific! I've since read the Alchemist (his first) and The Pilgrimage. Read more
Published on Nov 12 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Interesting Book
It s about talking to one's angle and listing to its advise. It is addressing the concept of the second mind as well, which is new to me at leat. Read more
Published on Sep 17 2001

1.0 out of 5 stars a total dissappointment by coelho
i am one of paulo coelho's greatest fans when i saw this book in the bookstore couldnt think of any other thing exept that i wanted to go home and start reading .. Read more
Published on Jun 19 2001 by nasrine abu aly

2.0 out of 5 stars Christianity - Christ + Howling at the Moon = This Book

In this story, which is purported to be "true", the author and his wife journey to the California dessert so that he can see his guardian angel. Read more
Published on May 15 2001 by Robert Anderson

5.0 out of 5 stars Angels... You make you believe
Paulo had done it again with his unique and subtle approach of bringing religion into lives of the readers. Read more
Published on Jan 30 2001 by Lo Sze Wai

4.0 out of 5 stars magical and poetic
A magical adventure based in the present, this story of acceptance of true love and of following your goals to ultimate happiness is an intricate and powerful read. Read more
Published on Jan 19 2001 by jcope@totalise.co.uk

2.0 out of 5 stars Not his best
Although I consider The Alchemist as one of the best books I have ever read, Coelho's effort with The Valkyries disappoints me somewhat. Read more
Published on Jan 2 2001 by drellesh

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