Paperback. Pub Date :2010-08-05 Pages: 496 Language: English Publisher: Harper Collins Paulo Coelho is a worldwide phenomenon At a time when he is coming up to the fantastic achievement of 100 million copies sold worldwide across all his books.. his fans will be delighted with the first ever official biography of Paulo. an in-depth look at his life and work. and what makes him the much-loved author he is today.Paulos first official biographer. Fernando Morais. provides an exhaustive look at Paulos fascinating and varied life. taking several years to research his subject. and interviewing everyone who knows Paulo. He weaves together the strands of Paulos life. revealing the man behind the world-famous writer.Paulo Coelho was born in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil. in August 1947. Before he became internationally known and a worldwide bestseller. he had to overcome many obstacles. As ...