“In Brida, my third novel which I wrote just after The Alchemist, I tell the story of a young woman that dives into sorcery and experiences with different magical traditions. I explore many themes that are dear to me, such as The Great Mother, pagan religions and the perceptions of love.
When I wrote this book and published it in Brazil more than 18 years ago, themes such as the feminine face of God were still very foreign to most people. Nevertheless, I noticed, with the passing of time, a shift in perception – people being more open to the intuitive perception of the world and being less seduced by the fixed rules of society. As written on the book, "the noblest thing a human being can experience is acceptance of the mystery.
I have the feeling that the world is accepting more and more the mystery and so, dear readers, I present you the story of this young woman today." Paulo Coelho
Would you be willing to sacrifice everything for the man or woman of your life?
This is the story of Brida, a beautiful young Irish girl, and her quest for knowledge. On her journey she meets a wise man who teaches her about overcoming her fears, and a woman who teaches her how to dance to the hidden music of the world. They see in her a gift, but must let her make her own voyage of discovery.
As Brida seeks her destiny, she struggles to find a balance between her relationships and her desire to transform herself.
Brida is a moving tale of love, mystery and courage, of the the spiritual side of eros and the erotic side of spirituality.
