Tag Archives: Harry Potter

Paulo Coelho: The Alchemist

Posted on July 24, 2010 by jlh

Upon recommendation I read The Alchemist by best-selling Brazilian author Paulo Coelho. A fable/parable novel, it has some great insights into why we don’t pursue our dreams. What bugs me about the book is its New Age-y themes. Although Christ appears … Continue reading →

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Did you say Harry Potter?

Posted on October 4, 2009 by jlh

For the second time I’m beginning the seven-volume adventure. I won’t say it’s light reading. Just different. The change of pace will help. Not that I won’t be dipping into Bonhoeffer A Testament to Freedom as well before completing Rowling’s … Continue reading →

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