The difficulty of the book is figuring out what that more is. It's the kind of book that works on more than one level - you have your hero who goes on an adventure, learning from a wise mentor, hitting roadblocks, coming to know himself and the world around him before realizing that his true treasure was in himself all along, and if that's all you get out of the book, then that's fine, but there's more going on here. Instead, I fell deeply in love with this book and have read it three times in the last two years. It didn't do any of those things (and apparently kids these days don't actually read their summer reading, what a shame). I figured it was a short book, it wouldn't take along time, and it would give me a sense for what they were learning in their other classes (and maybe spark some cross-curricular ideas!) I picked up a copy of this book because my students were reading it for their English class and I like to throw them off by slipping literary references into Algebra class. If I wish the opposite of what you wish, how will that conflict be resolved? If I will the end of the universe, is that going to happen? No. The idea that if you want something, the whole universe will "conspire" to get it for you is nonsense. However, if you are a non-materialistic critical thinker and atheist (not necessarily nihilist), you may find some of this quite ridiculous. the universe is a materialists shopping catalog, existing only to wait for your order for a new car, house, wife/husband, job, etc. I imaging this would resonate with people who believe in the "law of attraction" - e.g. I did highlight a couple of things in the book, which I often do, so I suppose there are some general insights that aren't directly related to certain beliefs. Maybe I've completely missed the point, as I read it over the space of an evening. This might set people on a very enthusiastic "wish and wait for what I want" path, or "go with the flow". I suppose there are some general takeaways to be had, but I really disagree with the somewhat fatalistic aspects, which are often slightly contradictory. If you don't believe in a benevolent higher power, this book just doesn't really work as anything other than a tale. Not me, though, because it needs to lock-in to a very specific pre-existing sense of theism/spirituality which I don't have. So, people say this book has changed their lives. With Paulo Coelho’S Visionary Blend Of Spirituality, Magical Realism And Folklore, The Alchemist Is A Story With The Power To Inspire Nations And Change People’S Lives.
The People He Meets Along The Way, The Things He Sees And The Wisdom He Learns Are Life-Changing. One Day He Finds The Courage To Follow His Dreams Into Distant Lands, Each Step Galvanised By The Knowledge That He Is Following The Right Path: His Own. Santiago, A Young Shepherd Living In The Hills Of Andalucia, Feels That There Is More To Life Than His Humble Home And His Flock. This Is Such A Book – A Beautiful Parable About Learning To Listen To Your Heart, Read The Omens Strewn Along Life’S Path And, Above All, Follow Your Dreams. Every Few Decades A Book Is Published That Changes The Lives Of Its Readers Forever. Now This Magical Fable Is Beautifully Repackaged In An Edition That Lovers Of Paulo Coelho Will Want To Treasure Forever. To listen online to audiobook "The Alchemist” means to unravel the puzzles of Paulo Coelho and to sneak into the secrecy of your own heart.A Global Phenomenon, The Alchemist Has Been Read And Loved By Over 62 Million Readers, Topping Bestseller Lists In 74 Countries Worldwide. A thoughtful reader will discover philosophic ideas hidden underneath the plot.
The novel of Paulo Coelho is full of symbols and signs, referring to the Bible and Talmud it also contains various literature and cultural allusions. There the alchemist is waiting for him to uncover the secrets of Santiago’s soul.
The main character overcomes many difficulties before he reaches Africa. On the way to this distant land, Santiago meets strangers, who give him magical gifts saving him from dangerous situations. One day he sees a dream, calling him to Egypt, to the ancient pyramids, where great treasure waits for him. The plot of the novel is fairly simple: a shepherd Santiago lives in Andalusia, in Spain. One of the most significant scientific journals on Portuguese language claimed that this novel is the most popular book ever written in Portuguese. "The Alchemist” is translated to 67 languages and published in more than 117 counties more than 300 million books were sold all over the world. The bestselling novel of Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho is now available as an audiobook.