Paulo Coelho: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Enlightenment

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Early Life: A Struggle for Identity and Expression Paulo Coelho, the celebrated Brazilian author, was born on August 25, 1947, in Rio de Janeiro. His parents, Pedro Paulo Queima Coelho de Souza and Lygia Coelho de Souza, each left their distinct imprint on his upbringing. Paulo's early years were marked by his rebellion against his Roman Catholic upbringing, which led his parents to admit him to a mental hospital due to perceived mental instability. After enduring harrowing experiences, he found his release from this ordeal at the age of twenty. Education: Navigating a Path to Literary Fulfillment While Paulo's family adhered to religious principles, his true calling lay in the realm of writing. Despite this, he embarked on a journey into law school, relinquishing his dream of becoming a writer. His dissatisfaction with this path led him to a life of adventure, traveling across different continents and even succumbing to drug addiction. Marriage and Beyond Paulo Coelho married actr…
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