The Zahir by Paulo Coelho

Just finished a really really good (in my honest opinion) book , The Zahir by Paulo Coelho. Yes, it's rare to hear that Mel is reading a novel - a big step away from the usual magazines, so this also proves that the book is darn good. Here's a brief summary and some of the things that struck me.

It's basically about a man who finally found true love and gets motivation from his true love to pursue his passion for writing. He starts to take this love for granted when his career takes off and then one day, he suddenly loses this true love. The book then goes on to talk about his journey to find it again, through the trials of temptation, hate, comfort, cluelessness and a sense of loss. It may sound really cliched, but when you read the book, the author manages to describe it with words that really sink in and impact you.

Then comes the ending that is really really romantic (yes, as "tough" and "garang" as Mel may look, she does have a soft and romantic side; though it may only be 0.07% of her). There is a thorough description of what goes through the protagonist mind and heart as he goes on a journey to find his wife again. Especially the part where he is just outside her door =)

Read it for yourself to get the full story, this is only my version of it. Even Bear bear, Eeyore and Mr Turtle enjoyed it!