Hippie

Interesting Facts

• The book is based on autobiographical events from Paulo Coelho's life when he hitchhiked across South America and Europe in the 1970s.
• The main character, Paulo, embarks on a journey on the legendary 'Magic Bus', which travels from Amsterdam to Nepal.
• The book explores themes of freedom, self-discovery, and spiritual awakening, characteristic of the hippie culture of the time.
• The work describes real historical events and cultural phenomena, such as Woodstock and the peace movement.
• The book also touches on the theme of love and relationships through the story of Paulo and his companion Karla.