By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept
A Novel of Forgiveness (P.S.)
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208 pages · Released May 23, 2006 · Harper Perennial
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This is an adult literary novel about spiritual awakening and romantic reconciliation, not a young adult book, though it features adult characters reflecting on adolescent love. The story centers on emotional and psychological conflict—including religious doubt, depression, and relationship trauma—rather than plot-driven action. While generally literary and introspective, it contains mature themes around mental health, faith crisis, and adult sexuality that suit older teens and adults rather than younger readers.
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From Paulo Coelho, author of the international bestseller The Alchemist, comes a poignant, richly poetic story that reflects the depth of love and life.Rarely does adolescent love reach its full potential, but what happens when two young lovers reunite after eleven years? Time has transformed Pilar into a strong and in... From Paulo Coelho, author of the international bestseller The Alchemist, comes a poignant, richly poetic story that reflects the depth of love and life.Rarely does adolescent love reach its full potential, but what happens when two young lovers reunite after eleven years? Time has transformed Pilar into a strong and independent woman, while her devoted childhood friend has grown into a handsome and charismatic spiritual leader. She has learned well how to bury her feelings ... and he has turned to religion as a refuge from his raging inner conflicts.Now they are together once again, embarking on a journey fraught with difficulties, as long-buried demons of blame and resentment resurface after more than a decade. But in a small village in the French Pyrenees, by the waters of the River Piedra, a most special relationship will be reexamined in the dazzling light of some of life's biggest questions.
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- General
- Cuentos de amor
- Spanish language materials
- Amistad
- Fiction
- Novela
- Friendship
- Vida espiritual
- Spiritual life
- Literature
- European literature
- Fiction, romance, general
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ISBN 9780061122095 · Harper Perennial