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Maktub

From the Bestselling Author of The Alchemist

14 minPaulo Coelho, Margaret Jull Costa

What's it about

Are you searching for a sign to change your life? Discover how to find meaning, embrace change, and trust your destiny. This collection of parables and wisdom from the bestselling author of The Alchemist offers a guiding light for your personal journey. Based on Coelho's popular daily column, "Maktub"—meaning "it is written"—is your companion for self-reflection. You'll learn to see the miraculous in the everyday, find courage in moments of doubt, and understand that your path is already unfolding in the most beautiful way.

Meet the author

Paulo Coelho is one of the most influential authors of our time, with his masterwork, The Alchemist, having sold over 150 million copies worldwide. Originally written as a daily column for a Brazilian newspaper, Maktub collects his philosophical reflections on life, destiny, and spirituality. This treasured compilation is brought to English readers through the celebrated translation of Margaret Jull Costa, a multi-award-winning translator renowned for her work with Portuguese and Spanish literature, ensuring the soul of Coelho’s wisdom is perfectly preserved.

Maktub book cover

What's it about

Are you searching for a sign to change your life? Discover how to find meaning, embrace change, and trust your destiny. This collection of parables and wisdom from the bestselling author of The Alchemist offers a guiding light for your personal journey. Based on Coelho's popular daily column, "Maktub"—meaning "it is written"—is your companion for self-reflection. You'll learn to see the miraculous in the everyday, find courage in moments of doubt, and understand that your path is already unfolding in the most beautiful way.

Meet the author

Paulo Coelho is one of the most influential authors of our time, with his masterwork, The Alchemist, having sold over 150 million copies worldwide. Originally written as a daily column for a Brazilian newspaper, Maktub collects his philosophical reflections on life, destiny, and spirituality. This treasured compilation is brought to English readers through the celebrated translation of Margaret Jull Costa, a multi-award-winning translator renowned for her work with Portuguese and Spanish literature, ensuring the soul of Coelho’s wisdom is perfectly preserved.