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OverviewThis 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Claude-Helene MayerPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017 Weight: 7.956kg ISBN: 9783319866697ISBN 10: 3319866699 Pages: 501 Publication Date: 22 June 2018 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Psychobiographical Research.- Chapter 3. The Life and Creative Works of Paulo Coelho: A Chronological Overview.- Chapter 4. The Holistic Wellness Model.- Chapter 5. Stages of Faith Development.- Chapter 6. Research Design and Methodology.- Chapter 7. Research Findings and Discussion on Paulo Coelho’s Life.- Chapter 8. Holistic Wellness and Faith Development Stages in Selected Creative Works of Paulo Coelho.- Chapter 9. Revisions, Conclusions and Recommendations.ReviewsAuthor InformationClaude-Hélène Mayer is an Adjunct Professor (Privatdozentin) at the Europa-Universität Viadrina, Frankfurt (Oder), Germany and a Senior Research Associate at the Department of Management at Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa. She holds qualifications in Cultural Anthropology (MA and Doctorate), Psychology (PhD) and Management (PhD). Her Venia Legendi is in Psychology with focus on Work, Organisational and Cultural Psychology. She has published several monographs, text collections, journal articles, book chapters and special issues. Her areas of expertise are: mental health and well-being, transcultural identity development, intercultural mediation and conflict management and women in leadership Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |