The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

The Alchemist

by Paulo Coelho

A global phenomenon, The Alchemist has been read and loved by over 62 million readers, topping bestseller lists in 74 countries worldwide. Now this magical fable is beautifully repackaged in an edition that lovers of Paulo Coelho will want to treasure forever.

Every few decades a book is published that changes the lives of its readers forever. This is such a book – a beautiful parable about learning to listen to your heart, read the omens strewn along life’s path and, above all, follow your dreams.

Santiago, a young shepherd living in the hills of Andalucia, feels that there is more to life than his humble home and his flock. One day he finds the courage to follow his dreams into distant lands, each step galvanised by the knowledge that he is following the right path: his own. The people he meets along the way, the things he sees and the wisdom he learns are life-changing.

With Paulo Coelho’s visionary blend of spirituality, magical realism and folklore, The Alchemist is a story with the power to inspire nations and change people’s lives.

Reviewed by neddieb on

4 of 5 stars

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Damn I can’t believe I read this whole book in one sitting. It was an easy read and a very uplifting one. It just talks about a boy who dreams of going to the pyramids of Egypt to find a hidden treasure that he dreamt of.

I think this is a great story that explains how anyone who wants to reach their goals, will, if they don’t give up. The story speaks off sacrifices, challenges, obstacles, and paths that you may cross and have to overcome, but no matter what life brings you, you deal with it, move on and reach your dream/goal.

I think the story was very entertaining and fluid. I liked the characters the main character dealt with. It was a cute story in a way.



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