Krista Tippett

The Brazilian lyricist Paulo Coelho is best known for his book “The Alchemist” — which has been on the New York Times bestseller list for over 400 weeks. His fable-like stories turn life, love, writing, and reading into pilgrimage. In a rare conversation, we meet the man behind the writings and explore what he’s touched in modern people.

Paulo Coelho, author of "The Alchemist", is known for his fable-like stories that turn life, love, writing, and reading into a pilgrimage.

Paulo Coelho — The Alchemy of Pilgrimage