I just came back from a week's vacation and had the good fortune to be introduced to these books. Each one is inspiring and insightful and focuses on the human spirit and our relation to the material world.
The Fifth Mountain by Paulo Coelho is a novelized story of the prophet Elijah during a period of biblical silence. The story is about faith and how we relate to God.
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is an inspiring story about keeping our dreams alive.
The Pilgrimage by Paulo Coelho is a fascinating recounting of the author's journey along the ancient Road to Santiago where he seeks wisdom and develops humility.
The Valkyries by Paulo Coelho is another autobiography about the author's quest to see an angel and discovers hope.
The Witch of Portobello by Paulo Coelho is his latest novel which explores the lines between religion and spirituality.
Power vs. Force by David Hawkins describes levels of enlightenment experienced by people throughout history and around the world.
There's a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem by Wayne Dyer was given to me by my Aunt. The author describes how we can prevail over obstacles through a positive approach (very much like one of Coelho's messages). The book is patterned after the 'Instrument of Peace' prayer by St. Francis of Assisi.
I am also planning on reading Stillness Speaks by Eckhart Tolle after seeing this at my relatives house.
The common thread throughout these books is that there is a point where human reason and logic fail us and we need something more.
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