Title: Aleph By Paulo Coehlo

Novel Theme and Review

The theme of the novel is "Love" which according to the author by its nature overcomes hate and reduces conflicts. It is his belief that the force of love is the ultimate healer.
The author explains the character of conflicts and their nature. He asserts, for one's growth presence of conflicts in one's life is necessary; The intensity of conflicts,explains the author, reduces over a period of time and that moment ushers a new era in one's life.
He emphasis to practice mindfulness, these practices bring state of awareness which as per author,help us to understand what is happening in the present moment.
This awareness helps one to know what he should avoid in difficult times: beware that mindfulness protects from all the evil forces.
Author draws reader’s attention towards the 'philosophy of begging' which is a necessary tool for bringing change, in fact it makes one more innovative and open.
As per author existence of love has given a cause to find an answer to the mystery of life. Author is of the view that past and future only exist in our minds, whereas the, present moment exists outside the time zone and is known as eternity.
Karma according to him is not an act committed in the past, it is indeed what one does now to redeem the past.