By The River Piedra, I sat down and wept- Review

Hi readers!

I am fond of reading books particularly novels. Whenever I have free time, I grab a book recommended by my friends. My latest read was ‘By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept’ by Paulo Coelho. I read this book almost a month back and I liked it. I became Paulo Coelho’s fan after reading The Alchemist a few years ago.

This story is about a girl named Pillar who is a frustrated scholar and wants change in her life. After eleven years she meets her childhood friend and lover who has grown into a spiritual leader who knows miracles. Together they go through a journey and their love passes through many trials. Both of them help each other to change their philosophies on life.  You will learn about their journey and how folding and unfolding of events brought them closer.

Here are few of my favorite qoutes from the book:

“Waiting is painful. Forgetting is painful. But not knowing which to do is the worst kind of suffering.”

“We can never judge the lives of others, because each person knows only their own pain and renunciation.” 

“Happiness is something that multiplies when it is divided.”

“That is why I write - to try to turn sadness into longing, solitude into remembrance.”

This book is all about philosophy and love. This book is highly recommended!