This review was updated on November 22, 2021.
I have been thinking of reading this book for a few years, and just kept putting in on the backburner. Well, I finally read it, and I wasn’t disappointed.
I do wish I read this when I was a little younger though– it reminded me of when I was in my early twenties. I was not a shepherd or a nomad, like the main character of this story is. I was, however, an English teacher abroad travelling and seeing the world. I was sort of on my quest to live my “Personal Legend” which is a main theme in The Alchemist.
My Biggest Takeaway from The Alchemist
I enjoyed this book, though I don’t think it was as life-changing for me as it is for some. Maybe it would have been if I read it when I was younger. It’s a short and easy read. My biggest takeaway is the now famous quote “And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” – Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist. I truly believe that. It’s amazing that this book has had such success across all cultures, so everyone can relate to it in some way.
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4 🙂
See note above- this is a classic perennial bestseller that anyone can relate to. Especially recommended for people seeking life’s adventure and not wanting to follow the default path in life. A very spiritual book and a short read.
BOOK DETAILS ONE MORE TIME
Title: The Alchemist
Author: Paulo Coelho
Publish Date: April 15, 2014
ISBN: 0062315005 ISBN-13: 978-0062315007
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