Brida - by Paulo Coelho (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

New York Times Bestseller

From Paulo Coelho, the beloved author of The Alchemist, comes a luminous and mystical novel about the search for magic, meaning, and the other half of one's soul.

Brida follows a young Irish woman consumed by a hunger she cannot name -- a longing for something deeper than ordinary life can offer.

Seeking answers, she finds two enigmatic teachers: the Magus, a solitary wise man at the edge of a forest, and Wicca, a powerful practitioner who initiates her into ancient spiritual traditions. As Brida's gifts awaken, she must also navigate the pull of two very different loves -- and reckon with the possibility that becoming who she is meant to be will require choices that cannot be undone.

A quietly haunting and ultimately inspiring story, Brida reveals the secrets connecting vocation, desire, and the lifetimes it takes to finally become whole.

From the Back Cover

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.

Review Quotes

"It's time for American readers to set out on a journey of discovery that will lead them to the works of this exceptional writer." - USA Today

"Paulo Coelho ranks with J. K. Rowling and John Grisham as one of the world's most successful writers." - Reuters