Originally from Brazil, Paulo began his career by first joining forces with rock star Raul Seixas, composing 120 songs that revolutionized Brazilian rock music.
In 1986, Paulo walked the Road to Santiago, and reconverted to Christianity, finding, again, the faith bequeathed to him by the Jesuit fathers of his school years. He would later describe this experience in his first book, The Pilgrimage, published in 1987. The following year, his second book, The Alchemist established his worldwide reputation. The novel has already achieved the status of a universally admired modern classic.
Paulo Coelho is an advocate of multiculturalism through his work with UNESCO as a Special Counsellor for Intercultural Dialogues and Spiritual Convergences. Paulo was appointed as United Nations Messenger of Peace in 2007, allowing him to continue to promote intercultural dialogue and to focus on children’s needs.
Attendance at the conference is by invitation only. DLD is produced by Hubert Burda Media.
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