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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It is an all time favorite of mine
A classic, everyone should read this
Overrated
Magical!
One of my all time favorites – I’ve read this several different times, at different times in my life, and always been impacted a different way.
I just did not care for the author
Inspiring! It changed my life.
Meh
One of my all time favorite books!!! I highly recommend this book. My chemistry professor in college recommended that I read it. For the next 9 yrs I kept picking it up at stores, walk around the store with it and then change my mind. I know exactly why this happened. It wasn’t my time to read it. I have gifted about 15 copies of this book to …
Very challenging, but very good.
I learn about change, and how it will impact our lives and facing our greatest fear that with comes with change. Human avoid change because it is full of uncertainty and uncomfortable but in the end, the journey is worth living.
It was unusual. Kind of a meaning of life thing but a bit mystical.
Love the analogies and how deeply I sunk into the character’s thoughts.
Changed my life and led me to the journey of creating health around the world with https://health.drameet.com
This book was a very lovely book that taught many lessons of life in just a few pages. I would fully reccomend his book as it really does make you give life a second chance and dont take things for granted.
This book is so inspirational. I dare to say it changed my life.
This is several people I know including myself one of the all time favorites, as are the rest of Mr. Coelho’s creations definite master of his craft
This book is a grand adventure about love, hope, and unending perseverance. A great read.
Paulo Coelho’s book the Alchemist is such an inspirational read. I love the way in which Paulo talks about finding your personal treasure, which is such a beautiful and strong concept. The Alchemist takes you on a journey that follows a boy and his search for a hidden treasure which he discovers one night in a dream, the treasure is buried …
Came highly recommended, but I think it’s passed it’s prime!