Paulo Coelho

Paulo Coelho is a Brazilian author born in 1947 in Rio de Janeiro.

He worked in various fields before dedicating himself to writing.

His breakthrough novel, The Alchemist, initially had slow sales but became a global bestseller.

Coelho has written numerous other successful books, including Brida, Veronika Decides to Die, and Eleven Minutes.

He embraces the internet and social media to connect with readers, even supporting free online distribution of his work.

Coelho's pilgrimage to Saint James of Compostella in 1986 greatly influenced his writing and led to several books based on spiritual journeys and self-discovery.