Brida by Paulo Coelho

This is the second book I've read from the author of The Alchemist.

It is about a girl named Brida who wanted to learn more about the Tradition of the Moon with the belief that it is her destiny to be a witch. Along the way she met the Magus, a follower of the Tradition of the Sun, and her Soul Mate. As she ventured eagerly to learn more about the tradition of the Moon with the help of Wicca, she also learned about the Tradition of the Sun and the revelation that the Magus is her Soul Mate. In the end, both Brida and Magus went with their separate lives.

Let me share with you some "catchy/romantic" lines from the book (based on my opinion):

"That is what the forest taught me. That you will never be mine and that is why I will never lose you. You were my hope during my days of loneliness, my anxiety during moments of doubt, my certainty during moments of faith...Knowing that you existed was my one reason for continuing to live." -- Magus to Brida

"In life, each person can take one of two attitudes : to build ro to plant. The builders might take years over their tasks, but one day, they finish what they're doing. Then they find they're hemmed in by their own walls. Life loses its meaning when the building stops. Then there are those who plant. They endure stroms and all the many vicissitudes of the seasons, and they rarely rest. But, unlike a building, a garden never stops growing. And while it requires a gardener's constant attention, it also allows life for the gardener to be a great adventure." -- The Author

"The essence of Creation is one and one alone. And that essence is called Love. Love is the force that brings us back together, in order to condense the experience dispersed in many lives and in many parts of the world." -- Wicca to Brida

There are still other lines worthy to quote but that I live it up to you, readers, to add to this list. You may want to visit http://paulocoelhoblog.com/2009/07/01/workshop-brida/ for forums about the book or visit the author's official site at http://www.paulocoelho.com.br/engl/

Happy Reading!