In a frank and extremely personal tone, Paulo Coelho recounts his incredible journey of self-discovery. Like Pastor Santiago in his great success The Alchemist, the writer is experiencing a serious crisis of faith. Looking for a path of renewal and spiritual growth, he decides to start all over again: travelling, experimenting, reconnecting with people and the world.

By sailing to Africa, then Europe, and finally crossing Asia on the Trans-Siberian railroad, Paulo seeks to revitalize his energy and passion. But he can’t even imagine what a surprise this pilgrimage has in store for him.

He meets Hilal, a young and talented violinist, and discovers that she was his great passion in a past life, but that he betrayed her in such a cowardly way that, even 500 years later, this prevents him from being happy. Together, the two embark on a journey through time and space, opening themselves up to love, forgiveness and the courage to face life’s challenges.