Paulo Coelho on life, work and ‘Adultery’

What makes people in perfect situations unravel? According to best-selling author Paulo Coelho, it’s passion.

Author Paulo Coelho has achieved resounding success by writing novels with spiritual themes, but the cover of his latest book could easily land it on the romance fiction shelves. In Adultery, the Brazilian-born author of the best-selling The Alchemist – a mystical novel that won praise from the likes of talk show host Oprah Winfrey and Russian President Vladimir Putin – puts a unique perspective on an often-discussed subject.