The new novel by the author of The Alchemist Aleph marks a return to Paulo Coelhos beginnings In a frank and surprising personal story one of the worlds most beloved authors embarks on a remarkable and transformative journey of self-discovery Facing a grave crisis of faith and seeking a path of spiritual renewal and growth Paulo decides to start over to travel to experiment to reconnect with people and the world On this journey through Europe Africa and Asia he will again meet Hilal-the woman he loved years before-an encounter that will initiate a mystical voyage through time and space through past and present in search of himself Aleph is an encounter with our fears and our sins a search for love and forgiveness and the courage to confront the inevitable challenges of life.