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Summary: This is one of the best books I ever read/
Review: Paulo wrote an enchanting and facinating story based on his true experience. I would like to recommend this book to every one who believes the angels, and who have conquered one's self-doubt and fear. I don't understand those who wrote so critical about this book.
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Summary: Stop at The Alchemist
Review: Personally, the theme of the this book was too overwhelming for me to to consider factors like the literary style and genre of the book.I read the Alchemist and thought it was great and inspirational and thought provoking, hence I went on to read By the River Piedra I sat down and wept (which was rather bad, in my opinion) and decided to give The Valkyries a chance too. I was frightened upon reading the book. I feel that somewhere along the way Paulo and the ladies he met in the book have got their idea of spirituality and religion wrong, and it seems to me that the powers they are invoking are rather dubiously from the God of love. In addition, I find it rather difficult to take The Valkyries seriously when they travel around the dessert clad in leather, sleeping around with whoever they want to, and on motorbikes. Religion is a serious and scared thing, not meant to be belittled by such garish acts. The book is informative of alternative impressions and opinions on religion, but don't read it if you are going to be influenced by the ideas and upon completion, decide to find your own personal angel via Coelho's methods because they really seem to be on the threshold of dabbling with spirits and forces that are dangerous and not necessarily from God.
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Summary: Terrible
Review: The book is terrible, Paulo Coelho is Terrible and all of his books are terrible. He's only good in one thing: Writing stupid stuff and selling millions of books to people that think it's mistic, supernatural , etc, etc.
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Summary: An Intriguing Quest for life's meaning
Review: The Valkyries is a metaphysical tale, very much in the spirit of James Redfield, only this epic tale is authentic. This is Paulo Coelho's astonishing true story of his encounter with darkness, his search for the light, and the seeking of his personal angel. He chronicles his journey from Brazil, with his wife Chris, and their 40-day sojourn in the Mojave Desert, seeking the Valkyries. The Valkyries were rumored to be able to speak and to see their angels. Having fought a battle with darkness, Paulo has redeemed his life and is a seeker of the light. Paulo was also told that "people wind up killing what they love most" as he seeks to rectify certain, if not all, areas of his life. This book is journey of faith, of trust, of forgiveness, of love, of self-discovery, and of battling the darkness within ourselves, and wanting to change. As Paulo states, "Faith is a different conquest, and it requires daily combat in order to maintained." His faith is tested to the very end, as he seeks contact with his angels. His journey within transforms him as well as transforming his wife at the same time. Their two soul journeys will inspire you. "We are responsible for everything that happens in this world. We are the warriors of the light. With the strength of our love and our will, we can change our destiny, as well as the destiny of many others." In this age of angel sightings, angel occurrences are happening with intense frequency. It is as if God is sending his messengers with a message and that message if one of love. The stories being written give hope to those in need of hope and bring home the message that there is another way - love. "If on the other hand, we accept all that is wrong about us - and despite it, believe that we are desiring of a happy life - then we will have thrown open an immense window that will allow Love to enter. Little by little, our defects will disappear, because one who is happy can look at the world only with love - the force that regenerates everything that exists in the universe." This is an amazing book, which will cause you to think and revaluate parts of your life. I read the book in one sitting and had to keep going with it till the very end. If you are on a spiritual journey or even on a transforming journey at this point in your life, this is one book that you will want to read. As Paulo says, "God is love, generosity and forgiveness; if we believe this, we will never allow our weakness to paralyze us." I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: true accounts of one man's quest
Review: The Valkyries is a personal account of Mr. and Mrs. Coelho's journey across the Mojave desert in California. Coelho is determined to seek the angels that are known to visit there, since he's already been advised by his teacher to do so. The only link that he depends upon is the Valkyries: a group of women that roam the desert on motorcycles and who may just have the answer to what Paulo is after. There are many surprises to unravel in the novel, and some passages will keep you thinking for a long time. The novel also expresses inner feelings and thoughts of the author and his central characters, including his wife. The personal accounts are strong and there are times when the suspense is hard to stand on!
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Summary: A Confusing Voyage
Review: 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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Summary: A Confusing Voyage
Review: 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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Summary: A Confusing Voyage
Review: 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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Summary: Another intriguing work by Coelho
Review: This book really helped me to see how there are forces at work in our lives that we do not know about. Coelho has made me believe through this simple story that God is still present with us everyday, and active in our lives. He is not religiously pushy, however, like some writers in this genre. He leaves a lot of room for the reader to make his own interpretation of what is presented, broadening the prospective audience. This simple story of Coelho and his wife's quest renewed my faith in a lot of things. I had mixed thoughts about reading a religiously focused book when I picked up The Alchemist a few months ago, but the message therein really helped me put a lot of things into perspective, and Valkyries was no different.
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Summary: Simple, But Not at All Bad
Review: 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. Although it is not the best book I have read, it is without a doubt, the most inspiring book.
This book is about Paulo trying to converse with his angel. He brings his wife, Chris, along so that he's not alone basically. But soon Chris starts getting more interested and wants to become more interactive, especially when Paulo discovers the Valkyries--women who ride on motorcycles and preach about angels. The Valkyries is just what Paulo needs because they are the ones that can help him see his angel.
This is a book where you need an open mind. It is a book that a fifth grader can read, but perhaps not understand as well as a high schooler might. Either way, this book is good and I would recommend it to those with open minds and who are in need of something settling to read. A simple book, but not bad at all.
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