That seems to be the point of the book, that the message is clear if you read it without trying to grab it. There’s always the sense as you read that there is something lingering under the surface, but the minute that you try to grab it (or write it in a review) it seems to disappear. Biblical allusions abound next to Islamic lessons on the nature of God while institutions and mysticism are equally likely to be evoked and revoked. The book constantly suggests and hints at lessons that seem at once a comment on ethics and metaphysics, history and anthropology, post-colonialist critique and folk fairy tale. 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). “A remarkable tale about the most magical of all journeys: the quest to fulfill one’s destiny.Oh man, was that a mistake. “An entrepreneurial tale of universal wisdom we can apply to the business of our own lives.” - Spencer Johnson, M.D., co-author of The One-Minute Manager Jampolsky, M.D., co-author of Change Our Mind, Change Your Life “A sweetly exotic tale for young and old alike.” - Publishers Weekly “As memorable and meaningful as Saint-Exupery’s The Little Prince.” - Austin American-Statesman “A beautiful story with a pointed message for every reader.” - Joseph Girzone, author of Joshua “ books have had a life-enchanting effect on millions of people.” - London Times “ Brazilian wizard makes books disappear from stores.” - New York Times “A magical little volume.” - San Francisco Chronicle “A touching, inspiring fable.” - Indianapolis Star
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“An adventure story full of magic and wisdom.” - Rudolfo Anaya, author of Bless Me, Ultima “A wise and inspiring fable about the pilgrimage that life should be.” - M. I realized of all of the people who had conspired to get me to this place.” - PHARRELL WILLIAMS, MUSICIAN AND SONG-WRITER A remarkable tome.” - NEIL PATRICK HARRIS, ACTOR “It’s a brilliant, magical, life-changing book that continues to blow my mind with its lessons. 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. His quest will lead him to riches far different-and far more satisfying-than he ever imagined. Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. A special 25th anniversary edition of the extraordinary international bestseller, including a new Foreword by Paulo Coelho.Ĭombining 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.
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