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My Favorite
I think Paulo is my favorite author so far. This book is life changing. If you're looking for a boost, this is it! It's not just for adults but I think it would be helpful to teenagers as well! If you've read this, I encourage you to read his other book, By The River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept.
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Whimsical
Such a cute story. It's been on my list for forever and I'm glad I finally got to it. I love these stories that are a little magical and a little educational in a way. It almost makes me think of a Ghibli film.
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yuck
As I read this I found some themes that neither my son (who had to read it for high school) nor myself (who read it with him) could jibe with. I do not consider myself a pessimist but I also don't believe that the world is conspiring to help me succeed in life. Follow your dreams is a wonderful sentiment and I do believe in God but I don't think the wind cares about me or that there is a universal energy pulling me in the direction that I am meant to see. If you like it, then good for you but are you really so naive to follow the life changing advice of total strangers when you had already found contentment?
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Think of the most boring thing you've done in your entire life. I'm talking mind numbing rather do anything else boring. This book will make you beg to go back to that moment. It makes no sense, is stretched out unnecessarily, and, possibly it's worst offense,its boring. Watching paint dry would be more exciting. Don't waste your time
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Good book
This book was really exciting to read and always keeps you ready to turn the page and read on. The book has many plot twists like when it turns out his treasure is where the story started. There were also a few antagonists like the man he met at the bar who offered to take him to see the pyramids and ended up stealing his money. He also received guidance from the old king and the alchemist. The mix of all of that brings the story together into an interesting read.
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Great Read, Would Recommend.
The Alchemist was a very good read, as it contained very inspiring messages such as ‘Follow your dreams’, and ‘True love exists’. These messages in the book were conveyed through vivid storytelling which immersed you into the book. The mix between adventure and a little bit supernatural creates an interesting journey Santiago embarks on. The message “Follow your dreams” was persistent throughout the novel. With such instances being the ‘Omens’ Santiago notices, and his mentor which guides him towards the end of the book. Santiago followed his dream ever since he had it in the bombed out church, which eventually led him full circle to finding his treasure. Along his journey, he met his true love Fatima. Santiago had an encounter with what he thought was love early in the book, but realized at the end true love was different. It required commitment and patience. These messages and lessons throughout the book made it very enjoyable to read. Definitely a book I would recommend for those who dream big and want to achieve great things.
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Good Book
This book is very motivational, it teaches us about following your dreams and if you work hard towards that dream you can achieve it. This book also shows what true love can really look like when Santiago meets Fatima and she tells him to continue with his personal legend. Santiago believing in his personal legend helps him keep going because many times in the book we can see he is about to give up like when in the beginning he was robbed and decided to work for the crystal merchant. It was not until he remembered the old man and the rocks that made him continue on with his personal legend. With the book it does get confusing on who is talking and who's point of view it is because when the views change they don't tell who's view it is you have to read and make a guess but also it makes the book more interesting when one point of view is Santiago's and then the next its the alchemist, keeps you more interested in the book especially when we first get the point of view of the alchemist. Overall this was a good book and would recommend it to people who have not read it yet.
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Finding my Personal Legend
The Alchemist By Paulo Coelho 171 pages Non-spoiler review: I’m always intrigued by stories wrapped in philosophy, spiritualism, metaphysics, and the ability to pass on knowledge/wisdom to others without making you feel like you went through a 5+ hour seminar. This ended up being one of those books that I was glad to read. It carried me on to an expansive journey that took no time to get there. I would compare this book with The Little Prince, What Dreams May Come and my own published work. It reached out its hand and took the Boy and the Reader(me)through an idea that I have discussed by others in whispered hallways. If you did not know yourself at the beginning of the book, by the end there will be of self realization that you earned. Best quote of book that awakened my sense of self and self’s journey: “Every search begins beginner’s luck. And every search ends with the victor’s being severely tested.” I hope you find your own Personal Legend after reading this book. Rating 4.35/5 Stars
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