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

• Main Author: Mayer, Claude-Helene (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Subjects: Psychology.; Sociology > Research.; Developmental psychology.; Positive psychology.; Positive Psychology.; Research Methodology.; Developmental Psychology.
• Physical Description: XXVIII, 501 p. 14 illus., 1 illus. in color. online resource.
• ISBN: 9783319596389

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. .