nonfiction and his beliefs about his openness and curiosity with life. Much of his fiction is based on his own life experiences that concern following signs, questioning the world around us, being open to new experiences, and ''not ''being so quick to believe we know the answers. This sense of innocent curiosity can be found in his work, and it has drawn in millions of readers from around the globe who go to him for guidance, inspiration, and great storytelling.
Coelho was a Portuguese first, then translated. He has written about 26 books, and continues writing today. Here are a few (of the countless) favorites:
* '''Fiction''': ''Eleven Minutes''
* '''Nonfiction''': ''Life: Selected Quotations''
* '''DVDs''': ''Quick Picks
