By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept

Synopsis of By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept

«By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept» is the novel by Paulo Coelho, published by Thorsons in paperback (224 pages, in English).

Pilar, an independent young woman trapped in routine, reunites with a childhood friend turned charismatic spiritual teacher. Together they embark on a journey through the French Pyrenees. In a village by the River Piedra, buried feelings surface and they confront the big questions about love and faith.

First instalment of the «On the Seventh Day» saga. Originally published in 1994 under the title «Na margem do rio Piedra eu sentei e chorei».

For those who enjoy contemporary fiction with spiritual reflections and a story of love and reunion.