The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream
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Written by Paulo Coelho.
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Paulo Coelho's enchanting novel has inspired a devoted following around the world, and this tenth anniversary edition, with a new introduction from the author, will only increase that following. This story, dazzling in its powerful simplicity and inspiring wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried in the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself king, and an alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest. No one knows what the treasure is, or if Santiago will be able to surmount the obstacles along the way. But what starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a discovery of the treasures found within. Lush, evocative, and deeply humane, the story of Santiago is an eternal testament to the transforming power of our dreams and the importance of listening to our hearts.
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Jax thinks this book is Nothing Special.
I felt The Alchemist was a trite over-hyped. But it is a good read if you like reading philosophy and inspiratinal stuff in short novella-type works.
Deepti thinks this book is Nothing Special.
I found this book quite a drag, I don't understand why there's so much hype surrounding it. Read only if you're into philosophy & fairy tale type stories