The Alchemist - 10th Anniversary Edition
By Paulo Coelho
- Release Date: 2009-10-13
- Genre: Business & Personal Finance
Description
The extraordinary and beloved international bestseller.
"It’s a brilliant, magical, life-changing book that continues to blow my mind with its lessons."—Neil Patrick Harris, actor
“Translated into 80 languages, the allegory teaches us about dreams, destiny, and the reason we are all here.”—Oprah Daily
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.
This story, dazzling in its powerful simplicity and soul-stirring 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 near the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself a 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 in his path. But what starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a discovery of the treasure 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.
Reviews
Not sure why this book has high ratings
2By emankcin94108I can only imagine this book being inspirational to floundering youths. The book lacked depth. I was sadly disappointed considering the amount of high ratings it has received. If you want to read an inspirational book and fully understand 'a hero's journey', read something by Joseph Campbell. The repetition of Coleho was nauseating. How many times was "personal legend" written?A rare treasure
5By Long legionOne of those rare books that will stay with you for a long, long time.....it should be a part of everyone's libraryMARIPOSA DE JUAN
5By Faith-1NEVER DID I REALIZED IT UP UNTIL NOW! I have been severly blinded by capriciousness. Now I can and am able to see that LOVE is within me :D and the greatest LOVE OF MY LIFE IS CHRIST MY TRUE WONDER OF LOVE! Here I will stay becuase I LOVE GOD! And it took this book that I’ve read numerous of times until now I get my own personal legend is not what I obssessed of but the TRUE LOVE I’VE ACHED FOR IS WITHIN ME! I LOVE ME! THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL TIMES! AND GOD IS IN ME! JESUS IS WITH ME! “OF WHOM SHOULD I FEAR IF GOD IS WITH ME?” JESUS IS WITHIN ME AND I TRUTHFULLY NEED NOTHING ELSE BECAUSE WITH JESUS ROOTED WITHIN MY SOUL I ALREADY AM RICH IN THE HIGHEST PUREST OF THE HIGHEST OF LOVES : JESUS IS LOVE AND I AM LOVE ! I NEED NOTHING MORE! NOW I AM CURED OF ALL ILLNESSESS ! NOW I AM HAPPY AND I SET MYSELF FREE FROM MY OWN LOATHE! AND IT TOOK THIS LITERATURE TO HELP ME SEE WHAT BEFORE I COULDN’T SEE! I TRUTHFULLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK AND THE AUDIOBOOK! IT’S WORTH READING ALONG THE LITERATURRE WHILE YOU LISTEN MR. COELHO’S AUDIOBOOK! TOGETHER MAKES THE LITERATURE MORE FASCINATING THAN IT ALREADY IS ON IT’S OWN :DPretty freakin good!
4By kagebeastxThere are alot of books that dont catch or keep my attention but this on did it. a friend brought book to work and i read about half of it between my tasks at work. i have bought this book about 4 times each time lending it out so other can experience it. not lending out my digital copy O_O lolWonderful Novel
5By David BaterThe story told in the alchemist is one that is relatable not through its tangible details but rather its underlying message. There is an alchemist waiting for all of us and this story teaches that instead of waiting for one we must actively seek out our destiny because life does not last forever.Fantastic book
5By elsie PhilizaireI love this book and recommend this book for young adults and old people.Ruined my life forever
1By Ene shehehbshedProbably the worst book in all eternity. If you want to literally rip your eyes out in disgust, then buy the book.The Alchemist
3By Great(:When I first started reading this book I hated it! I thought it was so boring and dumb and I dreaded reading it. But once I finally got into the book it was so good! This is also a very inspirational book.Outstanding
5By mikeowmsI rarely read a book twice, but I will be reading this one again. There were so many spiritual nuggets that I know I missed a few.Absolutely Amazing!!!
5By Dareas ScottThis book has truly helped me develop a mindset to bring in the new year. I now realize that it's not about riches, but evolution. Everyone has a personal legend, and we all need to discover it! I don't look at this story as philosophy, but actual understanding of life.The Alchemist
1By ArchibeebleDisappointing, very short, not that profound MikeAmazing
5By 3PsFreeThis book some how peers into your soul.Almost perfect
5By xxDARRIONxxThis book is awesome. It is filled with tons of philosophical meanings that makes you question what your going to do about your life and how your going to go about doing it. I'm not afraid to fail.The Alchemist
5By Mag881What a gorgeous and uplifting book. Everyone should read it. I will be buying copies for the people I love, but I wish I could buy one for everyone who has not yet read this lovely story. May God always Bless this wonderful writer. Thank you for sharing this with the world!! MagdaGreat for children
5By Friedman O'NealWe read the alchemist as a family. One daughter said "follow your dreams and never stop believing in yourself" another daughter said "believe in your personal legend and listen to your heart. You can find what your personal legend is if your listen".Life is more than what you are seeing now!
5By Sai VenkateshhThe best book I’ve ever read. Love the way the author carried every character. Inspirational as everyone said. Life is more than what you are seeing now!Best book I've Read
5By CamRon3000Taught a lot about life. I love this book.Great Read
5By AaaaaaaAutoRepairTruly powerful!Life is a journey
5By Luvo 4evaThe alchemists is an amazing story that teaches us that our journey in life is more important that the destination.
