The Alchemist/a Fable About Following Your Dream

a must read novel..

I think I need to read it again. Didn't grasp all of it the first time, but an inspiring read, none the less.

it just forces u to think.....n pieces of it will come back to u as u live ur daily life.....very inspiring

I give this a four star rating because I think I needed to read the book at this point in my life. In the intro, Coelho writes that Harper Collins said, "reading The Alchemist was like getting up at dawn and seeing the sun rise while the rest of the world still slept." I think that is a perfect description. It really made me want to sit and ponder. And I want to spend more time in meditation....more

I give this a four star rating because I think I needed to read the book at this point in my life. In the intro, Coelho writes that Harper Collins said, "reading The Alchemist was like getting up at dawn and seeing the sun rise while the rest of the world still slept." I think that is a perfect description. It really made me want to sit and ponder. And I want to spend more time in meditation. What a breath of fresh air, that book.   hide

Reading this book was like entering a magical land. The boy in the story wasn't so much of a boy, but Paulo talked and wrote about him and his journey in such a way that made him someone..young and fresh..looking out for the treasure who had been set out for him ; revealed twice in his dream, that it was fun to ride along with him and enjoyed the journey. Addictive. "A beginner's luck"

I fell in love with this book and so much adventure in such a small book! So much of what I'm going through in life, is similar to Santiago and I can't believe I can relate to such a character!!! THANK YOU PAULO COELHO

New Age thinking. I like my friend's comparison of American bread versus Polish bread. Once you've had the "good stuff," all else pales in comparison.

This book is the best for Paulo Coelho! Honestly i was disappointed by some of his other works but the Alchemist is diffidently another thing! It's a must read; this is wise, spiritual, mix of fiction, sweet imagination, folklore and facts. It inspires the readers in a simple language to understand secrets we fail to read within ourselves. Don't hesitate to read the book or gift it to your...more

This book is the best for Paulo Coelho! Honestly i was disappointed by some of his other works but the Alchemist is diffidently another thing! It's a must read; this is wise, spiritual, mix of fiction, sweet imagination, folklore and facts. It inspires the readers in a simple language to understand secrets we fail to read within ourselves. Don't hesitate to read the book or gift it to your beloved ones.   hide

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