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so tempted so many times to put this book aside. I started out enjoying it, then lost interest, thought it was going nowhere - was pointless - but something kept me reading, and I'm glad it did, because it proved to be an inspiring, powerful, interesting, and enjoyable read after halfway through. I love reads that leave me changed in some way, and this book did. A joyful experience.


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The Fifth Mountain Paulo Coelho 9780722536544 Books Reviews

I love the stories of Elijah the prophet. This is a fascinating interpretation of Elijah and what his life might have been like.
I love this book. This book is not about the religious aspect of the characters - it is about figuring out what our true paths are in life and how if we do not recognize it, it may be forced upon us. And how once we do know what our path really is, how we must then follow that path - what Mr. Coelho calls one's personal legend. Everything else in this book is JUST context to understand and explain how things in this book come about.
The Fifth Mountain is a fictionalized account of the prophet Elijah's time between the rasing of the dead Phoenican boy to his return to Israel and the showdown with the Baalist priests. The story revolves around the struggle with God's will, the challenges of following a sacred mission, and the need for self-sacriice in fulfilling a mission.

Of the 8 of Coelho's books I read to date, this one was probably the one that least moved me at any level. The storyline itself was OK, and the concept of the divine struggle and exile and acceptance were OK as well. However, I had become accustomed to much deeper messages from Paulo Coehlo, and this one really failed to deliver that "ah ha" moment.

A decent read, and you probably will want to read it if you are a Coelho fan, but I would not classify this by any stretch as his best work.
This book is a fictional extension of the story of Elijah from the bible. In my opinion it was a bit emotional, but is packed with many life lessons, including one that I had just recently discovered from reading a book by Iyanla Vanzant. This lesson is that if you do not make a choice, you will live by default. In this book by Coelho, Elijah had trouble making a choice, therefore God made the choice for him and hence, Elijah had to live with the consequences of that choice. It was a good book. Paulo also was able to make references to some of the characters in his other books. I was only able to pick up on 2 as I have only read 2 other of his books, not including this one. A reference was made to The Alchemist as well as to Warrior Of The Light.
I have read quite a few "Coelho" books to date, and am truly amazed by the powerful insights woven within the stories of each and every one! In fact, I have yet to read a book by this author that has not moved me in some way.

"The Fifth Mountain" is a story written about the biblical figure Elijia - his trials & tribulations, as well as his joys, loves & great accomplishments. In a very interesting way, the author guides the reader through the many lessons to be learned through the life of this prophet and all those he touched.

Some of the lessons/insights that I realized/remembered through reading "The Fifth Mountain" include

*Through every hardship we go through, there is a lesson to be learned - so be on the lookout for what lessons/insights are showing up in your life, and take heed.

*Freedom is the ability to follow your heart without concern for the opinions of others.

*We must CHOOSE rathter than ACCEPT our fate

Overall, I found this book to be an easy, interesting, powerful read - with many great insights woven into a memorable fable-type story. I would recommend this author to everyone!
Another amazing book by Paulo Coelho!
This book is a great book to read when one has trouble with faith and the way life seems to turn out a lot of times.
Sometimes life doesn't go as it was planned and bad things happen. This book is great for such times. It helps the reader learn how to cope with difficult and unexpected life situations, and is very realistic. It has a great message that is extremely important in the moving on process and while restoring faith.
"The Fifth Mountain" is one of Coelho's earlier works, one in which he takes us to biblical times and events. He brings us the story of the prophet Elijah, whom we follow along, he and his tormented soul, through this landscape so tormented unto itself; this land of Levites, Curses, Tribunals, Angels, Israelites—Gods Will Be Done.

Coelho was raised up in the Catholic Church, not, as many assume, in some far—out, new—agey, spirit to light seeking kind of religion. His traditional religious upbringing shows up in this beautifully written, powerful tale of a young Elijah, beginning with his quest for a better understanding of his visions.

"Since childhood, he had heard voices and spoken with angels. This was when he had been impelled by his father and mother to seek out a priest of Israel who, after asking many questions, identified Elijah as a *nabi*, a prophet, a "man of the spirit," one who "exalts himself with the word of God."

So begins his search for meaning amidst the backdrop of the never—ending violence and chaos of the times, and always, the search for God, God's Word, God's Love, God's Strength, His Wisdom and Grace. Do you hear *me* God?

There is also an element of physical love here, which is hard enough for any man, in easier times, to really grasp and hold onto. All the harder for young Elijah.

This is one my favorite "Little Coelho's" plucked from his "Tree" on which he has mapped out his literary pilgrimage.

Highly recommended.
so tempted so many times to put this book aside. I started out enjoying it, then lost interest, thought it was going nowhere - was pointless - but something kept me reading, and I'm glad it did, because it proved to be an inspiring, powerful, interesting, and enjoyable read after halfway through. I love reads that leave me changed in some way, and this book did. A joyful experience.