The Life and Creative Works of Paulo Coelho : A Psychobiography from a Positive Psychology Perspective

Annotation 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 psychobiographical studies. This study explores the development of holistic wellness (HWM) and faith development (FDT) throughout the writer's life. It presents radical changes in spirituality, self-direction, love and faith across the life span. Further, it analyses the development of Coelho's relationship with God and the creation of meaningfulness through his belief and writing. This study contributes to a new era of psychobiographical works within the positive psychology framework Front Matter ....Pages i-xxviii Introduction (Claude-Hélène Mayer)....Pages 1-14 Psychobiographical Research (Claude-Hélène Mayer)....Pages 15-33 The Life and Creative Works of Paulo Coelho: A Chronological Overview (Claude-Hélène Mayer)....Pages 35-93 The Holistic Wellness Model (Claude-Hélène Mayer)....Pages 95-117 Stages of Faith Development (Claude-Hélène Mayer)....Pages 119-142 Research Design and Methodology (Claude-Hélène Mayer)....Pages 143-179 Research Findings and Discussion on Paulo Coelho’s Life (Claude-Hélène Mayer)....Pages 181-325 Holistic Wellness and Faith Development in Selected Creative Works of Paulo Coelho (Claude-Hélène Mayer)....Pages 327-426 Revisions, Conclusions and Recommendations (Claude-Hélène Mayer)....Pages 427-480 Back Matter ....Pages 481-501