Thursday, November 09, 2006

on temptation


“When we least expect it, life sets us a challenge to test our courage and willingness to change; at such a moment, there is no point in pretending that nothing has happened or in saying that we are not ready. The challenge will not wait. Life does not look back. A week is more than enough time for us to decide whether or not to accept our destiny.”


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what would you do if the devil showed up at your doorstep and offered you a wager?

today i read "the devil & miss prym." it's a much lighter read than coelho's other books. which is not to say, however, that its message is of less significance. actually, i found this novel so full of deep, heavy stuff to think about. through this book, coelho demonstrates that he knows the depths of the human mind (heart & soul, too i guess) really well.


this is not only a book about temptation. it's also about finding meaning in life.. making important choices.. and having hope in the midst of struggles.

i'd say this book is a must-read :) thanx, besp lils, for lending me your copy. i'm sure i'm going to get my own..

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