The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho

The Alchemist

By Paulo Coelho

  • Release Date: 2015-02-24
  • Genre: Literary Fiction
Score: 4.5
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From 6,924 Ratings

Description

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.

Reviews

  • Life Changing

    5
    By A2 Tech Developmnt
    As I read this masterpiece, I felt inspired by the search for happiness. I could not set it down.
  • Worth It Every Time!

    5
    By Nattyre100
    I 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 it
  • What a beautiful story

    5
    By Miaaa Barnes
    I absolutely loved every single page of this book.
  • Outstanding

    5
    By ambernicmize
    The best book that I have ever read, again, and again.
  • insightful

    5
    By Districk12lover
    amazing storytelling but above all, incredible insight on how to lead on your personal journey head on and to never lose the light within you.
  • A pleasant read.

    4
    By Ro Kirk
    Thought provoking and awe inspiring; causes you to reflect on our own personal journey and “legends.”
  • 🫤

    2
    By Lybis
    … fiction, not sure of all the hype
  • Thought-terminating cliches

    1
    By perfect_squircle
    in high school I remember our 11th grade English class had us choose 2 books from a list; a bunch of kids chose The Alchemist because it was the shortest. I liked the books I’d picked, but somehow it stuck in my head as one to check out eventually. Showed up on sale for $3, so I tried it. Oh my god what a deeply stupid book. (At least it was over quick). So many thought-terminating cliches. Why is this considered a classic!?
  • Personal Legend

    5
    By Jeubilee
    Best fiction ever written.
  • The Timely Omen

    5
    By Khari Crooms
    I started this book two years ago, not finishing past halfway through the book. At this point and time in my life I was really starting to realize self in following my true Personal Legend. Now fully immersed in my true purpose, I started the book over right before the year ended last year. Transitioning into an unknown but yet exciting next chapter in my journey, my heart gravitated to this piece to remind me that I’m living everything God has made me to live. Amazing book!

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