Comments on: The Witch of Portobello (complete and free!)

By: Ritz

Ritz — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:49:48 +0000

Your book ‘the alchemist’ changed my perspective towards life. after that book there’s been no looking back. i can sowewhat relate myself with those characters, be it the madness of veronika or pretentious strength of chantal. i find myself lost in the worlds you create. i can’t wait to read others that are remaining and explore myself even more. you are a magician paulo.

By: Loola

Loola — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:11:06 +0000

This book is the best I’ve read and surely worth buying!
I bought one just as it was published… Read it and have lent a friend but never was given back…
Now, I’m about to finish my second time reading of ‘The Alchemist’… but now it’s much closer to me than previously… I feel like to start understanding myself, and it helps me to deal with what’s been going on in my life – huge changes… but thanks to your books I can deal with them… I’m not afraid :)
Well, I was to write about ‘The Witch of Portobello’… as I remember when I was reading it I felt like my path one day would go along with hers… And now… I need to read it again, I can’t wait to get it into my hand and will never let it out again, I was in several bookshops, but here where I am they unfortunately don’t have it, and have just ordered it in the internet, but it’s going to ship not earlier than in 10 days……. i just can’t wait!

THANK YOU PAULO WITH ALL MY HEART FOR ALL THE WISDOM YOU SHARE WITH ME

By: Vani

Vani — Thu, 06 May 2010 17:00:38 +0000

hi Paulo,
When will your books become online?
I missed on the climax of the book (Actually, the pages are not there in the book since its buy) and i am searching for an online edition or download but to no avail :-(

Waiting for your book to become online…

Regards,

By: Joeway

Joeway — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:41:54 +0000

i just bought this book last wednesday :)
the book is great, like any others :)
“if your man gets another woman, don’t forget to laugh” :)

By: Cybelle

Cybelle — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:47:40 +0000

Paulo, estou relendo As Valkírias, um livro que sempre me ajuda muito quando estou profundamente deprimida como agora. Agradeço a você por tê-lo escrito. Gostaria de ser uma escritora como você um dia.

By: Nobody!Nobody!

Nobody!Nobody! — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 04:59:31 +0000

I just finished reading The Zahir… the only book I’ve ever entirely read… I am amazed. I not sure what to say, I doubt this comment will be read but I will try my luck to get a first or second comment.

until then… Hello

By: Obscure

Obscure — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:04:16 +0000

I think that it’s amazingly courageous of you to offer up your work this way. I think many people are surprised that an author as well known as yourself has taken such a bold step. You’re an inspiration to the rest of us.

By: Kristan

Kristan — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:07:45 +0000

I just finished the book and loved it! Thank you for another wonderful story.

By: del

del — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:09:33 +0000

Wow! this is awesome, thank you:)

By: Maia (ARGENTINA)

Maia (ARGENTINA) — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:32:20 +0000

Hermoso lo que hace Sr Paulo cohelo..

Lo felicito por el apoyo y la ayuda que le brinda

a cada persona…!

tus lirbos la verdad tienen que poder llegar a muchos..

por mi parte le comento que como lei en “The Witch of Portobello”

mis libros de usted no se quedar en mi biblioteca

mostrandose hermosos e intactos , sino que estan en

otras manos que seguro tambien las necesitan..

saludos .

Maia G.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 10:17:14 +0000

you are very kind but I’d still prefer to buy your book ofcourse. thank you so much. I love your books, you are like wisdom turned into a man.

By: Juan Carlos Fuentes

Juan Carlos Fuentes — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 01:01:29 +0000

Bravo! Mr. Paulo Cohelo
Hace unos días leía una nota en el Internet, referente a que uno de tus libros se podía bajar gratis en emule y torrent a lo que tu respondiste positivamente y que estabas feliz de que tus libros estén al alcancé de todos los que pagan y los que no.
Te felicito también por la postura ante los hackers de tu blog.
Saludos.
Juan Carlos

By: Jr

Jr — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 20:40:12 +0000

I just wrote a post on my blog about free download of The Witch of Portobello.

Thanks for add me at BlogCatalog, Paulo!

Best regards

By: Mary (Canada)

Mary (Canada) — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 18:40:56 +0000

what a great step you’ve taken in doing this and publicizing it so well for your fans…you’re so up-to-date on what’s happening. It makes me think more about the possibilities that I can pursue…thanks.

By: Caroline

Caroline — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 06:27:10 +0000

Thank you.

By: Kavitha Shankar

Kavitha Shankar — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:22:26 +0000

My favorite line from the book:

“If there is any possible consolation in the tragedy of losing someone we love very much, its the necessary hope that perhaps it was for the best.”

Just loved the book. I am going to purchase a copy for my very own library!In fact do you have signed copies available in any bookstore in the US? I would love to own a premium edition of this book.

By: fatemeh(kuhsar)

fatemeh(kuhsar) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:03:48 +0000

Dear Paulo:
Writing is one of my ambitions which I don’t do it up to now.
Would you mind giving a subject to me for writing as a first step.

Whit Best Regards

By: Carmen Larisa

Carmen Larisa — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:31:38 +0000

And the winner is… Mr. Paulo Harper Collins! :-) Just kidding! :-)
I am very glad that the initiative of allowing your readers to have access into free online books had a great impact even on important publishing houses!
I believe that it is not easy at all to change people’s mentalities, even if you mean well because there is a trend of stubborness which opposes everything just for the sake of contradiction, without taking into consideration that it can be a win-win situation for both parts… So, congratulations for your achievement and keep doing good things from which we all benefit! :-)
I like Athena, the witch of Portobello and I believe that there is a little of her wisdom and search of inner Self, of Truth in each of us. Athena is me, you, he, she,they, all of us! :-)
Hagia Sofia is revealed when we listen to the song of our hearts, when we are free to feel our inner Light!
But Athena is not really understood by many people, her struggle is with herself first and foremost, because she needs to know who she is, she needs self-respect in order for others to understand and respect her!
I wish she were more courageous and needn’t feel that she has to hide from the rest of the world…
People feel that wearing “masks” protect them but from what? From being vulnerable and hurt? No one can hurt you unless you want to be hurt.
It is very important for each of us to show our real Self, the Spirit, leaving “masks” behind, the illusions of what we have put upon our real personalities. Then we will be really sincere and free, free to open our hearts, to be and give Light simply out of sheer Joy!
Thank you so much, dear Sir, for everything! Just shine now and forever!:-)

Many hugs and appreciation from all my heart,
Carmen Larisa

By: Deborah

Deborah — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:18:07 +0000

Thank you, Paulo! I love your writing and am grateful you’ve put your mystical, wonderful work out freely for us to enjoy even more. Blessings, Deb

By: Renata

Renata — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:05:40 +0000

Zdravo, uzivala sam citajuci Vasu knjigu. Hvala .. jer to jedino mi pada na “pamet” da kazem…. hvala sto ste mi pomogao da “shvatim”….sebe??
imam pitanje – koje je to dala ime majka Ateni njena rodjena majka – ime koje je trebalo da kaze tek pri krstenju…. hvala na odgovoru Ranata Marinkovic Serbija

By: Dian Elvira Rosa

Dian Elvira Rosa — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 06:48:03 +0000

Thank you very much for issuing this online for free. I am very delighted! :) I love your work. They are so inspiring. The Alchemist is one of my favourites. Thanks again, and keep up the fantastic works of art.

By: Joanne

Joanne — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:09:47 +0000

You are indeed a teacher that I had never met in my life—–thanks for the great lessons.

By: Joanne

Joanne — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:08:02 +0000

Sadly,we can’t find this book here…T.T

I recently read ‘Like the fowing river’, thanks, the chapter,’How To Climb Mountain’ inspired me.

By: fatemeh(kuhsar)

fatemeh(kuhsar) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:54:49 +0000

When , disappointed surrounded me, I just think you Paulo.
Although I can think to God, my regard angle and other holly persons
But I prefer to think you
Because you are a symbol of successful person which can be seen and the reality of his life is touchable.

By: Andu-Marian

Andu-Marian — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:28:17 +0000

In Romania your are considerd a very good writer and there are more and more those who are reading your books.

By: Susan

Susan — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 14:34:34 +0000

Dear Paulo,

You are an inspiration for many writers, including myself, and you are also giving an example publishing The Witch of Portobello online.
It’s a great gesture coming from a great heart.

Thanks for the lesson.

Warm thoughts,

-Susan Fourtane

By: ma

ma — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:29:54 +0000

Querido Paulo, usted tiene un doble exacto en mi ciudad. Son idénticos. Impresiona.

By: Noor

Noor — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:16:20 +0000

Thanks alot for publishing the witch of portobello online, I’m reading it now and I’ll definitely post my thoughts on the books afterwards.

:)
Love

By: Kristan

Kristan — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:43:31 +0000

Thank you! Both to you and to Harper Collins. This is a wonderful gift.

(Gracias! A tí y a Harper Collins. Es un regalo maravilloso.)

By: Saranya

Saranya — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:24:38 +0000

I believe that this is a real cool surprise for me this morning. I am half way through the book “Like the Flowing River”, this is the first book I am reading of yours. And, I find it really intriguing.

I was just flipping through the last few pages to find more about the other books and this name “The Witch of Portobello” caught my eye. I planned to buy this one this weekend to make a good reading. :) To my surprise, I find it here, online!!

This is the first time I am visiting your site, and I really want to say, that you say things that makes me think lots and inspire me. Thanks!

Saranya