The Life and Creative Works of Paulo Coelho A Psychobiography from a
This book assesses the life and success of the writer Paulo Coelho, one of the most fascinating and contemporary writers in the world, through new lenses. It applies a positive psychology perspective and contributes to using innovative theories in psychob
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The Life and Creative Works of Paulo Coelho A Psychobiography from a Positive Psychology Perspective
The Life and Creative Works of Paulo Coelho
Claude-Hélène Mayer
The Life and Creative Works of Paulo Coelho A Psychobiography from a Positive Psychology Perspective
Claude-Hélène Mayer Institut für therapeutische Kommunikation und Sprachgebrauch Europa Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder), Germany Department of Psychology University of Pretoria Pretoria, South Africa
Although the content of this book describes the life and work of the writer Paulo Coelho, Coelho did not have any availability to participate on this book or to provide approval for releasing the material. Therefore, the book is not reviewed or authorised by Paulo Coelho and based only on literature reviews. ISBN 978-3-319-59637-2 ISBN 978-3-319-59638-9 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-59638-9 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017943103 © Springer International Publishing AG 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
To my parents Klaus und Gerlinde Mayer
Preface
This psychobiography focuses on the life and selected creative works of Paulo Coelho, one of the most read authors in the world. It uses two theoretical approaches: the holistic wellness model of Myers, Sweeney and Witmer and James Fowler’s faith development theory. The study aims to explore the uniqueness of this exceptional individual and responds to the question: “How can the life of the writer Paulo Coelho be described in terms of holistic wellness and stages of faith development?” This is a psychobiographical study of a single case, and its methodological frame is based on Dilthey’s modern her
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