 | Category: | Books | | Genre: | Romance | | Author: | PAULO COELHO |
Every few decades a book is published that influences the life of its readers forever. Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist is such a book which has already achieved the status of a modern classic".
"To realize one's destiny is a person's only obligation."
Paulo Coelho's enchanting novel has inspired millions of delighted readers around the world. This story, dazzling in its simplicity and wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who ventures from his homeland in Spain to North Africa in search of a treasure buried in the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a beautiful, young 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 can surmount the obstacles along the way through the desert. But what starts out as a boyish adventure to discover exotic places and worldly wealth turns into a quest for the treasures only found within. Lush, evocative, and deeply humane, Santiago's story is an eternal testament to following our dreams and listening to our hearts.
  | can you please tell me the names of the two stones the king gave to Santiago?
Thank you!
Jeannette. |
 | they're called urim and thummim..the white one signifies for no and the black one signifies for yes.. :) |
 | heyyyy i have to do an essay on what santiago discovers about himself, what he learns and how his adventures change him....and it has to be realllly long haha
any suggestions?
thx |
 | This is one of the best books by Paulo Coelho I've ever read. My sister bought this book when she stopped in Singapore and after finish reading this book, she recommends me to read it.. At first, I didn't want to but after reading the prologue, I was posess by it! |
 | i love this book! the part that says "when you want something, the whole universe conspires for you to achieve it" was really cooll>< |
 | hi sir. good day. i read the novel "the alchemist' and i like and love it so much. the novel was good and great also. you inspired me a lot. and, thank you for that. till here. have a good day. god bless. |
 | i havnt read this book yet...it's not available in our local bookstore anymore...**sigh |
 | I bought the book last year and I love it. ;) |
 | i can say that im a late bloomer when it comes to Sir Paulo's literary masterpieces . . .
my proof? i just finished reading my first Coelho book . . . The Alchemist.
i must admit, it took me 3 days to finish this fairly short book (due to work and errands) but I did notice that everytime I put the book down, i seemed to feel positive . . . why? I couldn't explain
i just bought my next Coelho book . . . the Witch of Portobello |
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