Brida

Name: Brida
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.47 (17 reviews)
Author: Paulo Coelho
ISBN: 9780061702280

Author: Paulo Coelho

Narrator: Linda Emond

Unabridged: 5 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 06/24/2008

Categories: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Religious, Women

Synopsis

Brida, a young Irish girl, has long been interested in various aspects of magic but is searching for something more. Her search leads her to people of great wisdom. She meets a wise man who dwells in a forest, who teaches her to trust in the goodness of the world, and a woman who teaches her how to dance to the music of the world. As Brida seeks her destiny, she struggles to find a balance between her relationships and her desire to become a witch.This enthralling novel incorporates themes that fans of Paulo Coelho will recognize and treasure. It is a tale of love, passion, mystery, and spirituality from the master storyteller.

About Paulo Coelho

One of the most influential writers of our time, Paulo Coelho is the author of thirty international bestsellers, including The Alchemist, Warrior of the Light, Brida, Veronika Decides to Die, and Eleven Minutes. He is a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters and a United Nations Messenger of Peace. Paulo is the recipient of 115 international prizes and awards, among them, the Chevalier de l'Ordre National de la Légion d'Honneur (Legion of Honor). Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1947, he soon discovered his vocation for writing. He worked as a director, theater actor, songwriter, and journalist. In 1986, a special meeting led him to make the pilgrimage to Saint James Compostela (in Spain). The Road to Santiago was not only a common pilgrimage but a turning point in his existence. A year later, he wrote The Pilgrimage, an autobiographical novel that is considered the beginning of his literary career. He lives in Geneva, Switzerland.

About Linda Emond

Linda Emond's credits include The Sopranos, all four Law & Orders, and American Experience: John & Abigail Adams. On Broadway: 1776 and Life x 3 (Tony® nomination, Outer Critics Circle Award). Off-Broadway appearances include Tony Kushner's Homebody/Kabul (Lucille Lortel Award, Obie Award).

Reviews

Goodreads review by Dusty on May 28, 2008

Coelho's Alchemist is one of my favorite books. I've read it twice, and both times its simple story and straightforward Universal Truths have stirred me. Brida tells a similar story about a youth who feels herself tugged onto a unique path toward greatness. But lightning has not struck twice. This i......more

Goodreads review by Will on January 03, 2024

“So what is magic?” she asked. …”Magic is a bridge,” he said at last, “ a bridge that allows you to walk from the visible world over into the invisible world, and to learn the lessons of both those worlds.” “And how can I learn to cross that bridge?” “By discovering your own way of crossing it. Ev......more

Goodreads review by Meghhnaa on September 10, 2022

“Brida” is a pursuit for enlightenment, a quest for knowledge, a search for love, a journey towards completion!! Just like all other novels of Paulo Coelho, “Brida” revolves around philosophy, mysteries of universe, spirituality and is additionally nestled with search for love/soulmate!! Brida, is the......more

Goodreads review by Aparna on July 14, 2008

"How will I know who my Soulmate is?" Indeed, we are all looking for something. Someone to love, someone who loves us, something that adds meaning to our life, our existence. Some sign, to know we are not alone. Some indication to know that our thoughts, feelings, memories, will not die with us when......more