A special 25th anniversary edition of the extraordinary international bestseller, including a new Foreword by Paulo Coelho.Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations.Paulo Coelho’s masterpiece tells … Coelho’s masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different—and far more satisfying—than he ever imagined. Santiago’s journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, of recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along life’s path, and, most importantly, to follow our dreams.
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The book is very rational while describing the journey of the boy looking for the purpose of life.
One of my top 5 all time favorites!
Oh God … so much insight in one book that I completely forgot about what was told. And in a serious tone, the story is good but too much philosophy is involved in it.
This book helps you see things in a different perspective. Good read.
extremely interesting. a classic, lessons to be learned.
I really think it,s a great book to read and enjoy the feel of it even after days. Excellent book indeed.
This was definitely an unusual story, I understand and give it credit for its originality. Not sure that lived up to the hype but definitely worth the read
Read and listened to the story and learned something new each time. Gives perspectives and understanding often overlooked
Thought provoking
This book was very interesting and endearing. Most read it you have not……
This book sat on my shelf in my “to read” stack for a while. Then a friend encouraged me to read it. What a wonderful story – so beautifully told! This is an allegory – a tale of a young man’s journey to find his meaning in life, to follow his “personal legend”. As he journeys, he meets many people along the way that help shape him and direct …
I found this book to be a reminder of what my life should be .
Read this book years ago in a book club I belonged to and remember really liking it, however, think I need to reread.
Just read this!
This is the story of a Shepherd named Santiago. He desires to travel and seek worldly treasure. He has a repetitive dream that tells him he will find his treasure at the pyramids. He starts his journey and meets a man who calls himself a King. Before Santiago even tells him why he is on his journey, the King knows. As Santiago continues his …
One of the best books ever! I love Coelo’s writing so very much!
This fantastic book is “just fiction,” just an allegory, but it’s filled with the wisdom and philosophy of a self-help book. It mentions more than one religion, and it sort of shares the “point” of having religions (my opinion). The boy who didn’t want to become a priest chatting with “The Hand that wrote all” seems like such a powerful way to …
Personal Legendary
Enjoyable read and very thought provoking. I recommend The Alchemist to anyone who enjoyed The Quadity!
Beautifully prose, almost poetic, a spiritual tale.