The Alchemist
By Paulo Coelho
- Release Date: 2015-02-24
- Genre: Literary Fiction
Description
AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • OVER 80 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE
“Translated into 80 languages, the allegory teaches us about dreams, destiny, and the reason we are all here.”—Oprah Daily, “Best Self-Help Books of a Generation”
“It’s a brilliant, magical, life-changing book that continues to blow my mind with its lessons. [...] A remarkable tome.”—Neil Patrick Harris, actor
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 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.
“A magical little volume.”—San Francisco Chronicle
“[This] Brazilian wizard makes books disappear from stores.”—The New York Times
“A sweetly exotic tale for young and old alike.”—Publishers Weekly
Reviews
The Alchemist
5By mayshaeI absolutely love this book!Lovely
3By adip20173.5 stars, I might come back and round up after I think about it more. This was so different than something I would normally pick up and was a needed change of pace. An inspiring story of enlightenment featuring a boy, the desert, and an alchemist. A message to follow your dreams and own path in life. I truly enjoyed the quick, lighthearted tale. “It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting, he thought, as he looked again at the position of the sun”Loved it! New favorite!
5By pixiedustismagicBeautiful writing- it’s the kind of book that makes you feel as if you’ve visited a far off land- the writer pulls you right into Santiago’s world. Reminded me so much of The Little Prince, and instantly became a new favorite I will be reading again! I read it so fast I’m afraid I missed something.Incredible
5By PStacks11Perfect.divine
5By 4gemsnjewels4realized this book was apart of my personal legend , words can’t explain , only the chills that consumed my body ; divinely guided , aséElated
5By Lilraj94I’ve throughout enjoyed reading this book! It has taught me to really trust God, to discover my personal legend, and that everything on my journey is connected to me fulfilling the will of God for my life.Life Changing
5By A2 Tech DevelopmntAs I read this masterpiece, I felt inspired by the search for happiness. I could not set it down.Worth It Every Time!
5By Nattyre100I read this book twice now and its well worth a third read. Lessons that can't be passed up have been written in it and it just leaves you feeling a kind of spiritual growth that is well worth the read and money! definitely recommend purchasing itWhat a beautiful story
5By Miaaa BarnesI absolutely loved every single page of this book.Outstanding
5By ambernicmizeThe best book that I have ever read, again, and again.
