Mixing religion, mysticism, spiritual exercises, meditation and supernatural experiences, Coelho united different cultures and creeds to sell over 86 million books translated into 56 languages worldwide. The bestselling Portuguese language author of all time Coelho applies a plain and direct style and became not only an influential author but an international phenomenon. His book signings are sensational events. Winner of many prestigious awards Coelho has been elected to the Brazilian Academy of Letters.
The interview with Ricardo Karam took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.