ISBN: 9780007520503    Publisher: HarperCollins Year of publishing: 2013     Format:  Paperback No of Pages: 208        Language: English

About The Book The Manuscript Found in Accra is about an ancient manuscript, almost around 700 years old. The book is a narrated by an English man who translates the document, which was first found in Cairo. Brimming with knowledge, the manuscript was recorded by a wise man who was always present around the Copt. The Manuscript Found in Accra goes back to the time of the invasion of Jerusalem by European crusaders. The wise man is there to answer all the questions asked by the locals of Jerusalem, as they gathered around the Copt who are threatened by the invaders. The Copt, in return, offers comfort and hope to the people around him. He asks the people to concentrate on everyday life, asking what bothers them and what will bother them even after the invaders leave. The Manuscript Found in Accra is a set of questions and answers about love, loyalty, fear, loss, courage, anxiety, miracles, beauty, solitude, success and all the related emotional difficulties faced by people. The book was published in 2013 and is available in paperback.
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About the Author: Born in 1947, Paulo Coelho is a Brazilian writer, who used to be a law student but was never academically inclined. He was instead a keen traveler and a lyricist of Brazilian songs. But his life completely changed after joining the Santiago de Compostela Pilgrimage. He decided to leave the music industry and worked towards what he likes - writing. His famous works include The Alchemist and Eleven Minutes, among many others.
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