Paulo Coelho

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.

The Alchemist

Mariya Sadikot 

Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own. 

James Bedford

𝒱ioleta

Zach Garcia

It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting 

Lexi D

"And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." 

Srijita Sarkar 

Madumitha

The secret is here in the present. If you pay attention to the present, you can improve upon it. And, if you improve on the present, what comes later will also be better. Forget about the future, and live each day according to the teachings, confident that God loves his children. Each day, in itself, brings with it an eternity."

Bianca Miller 

Luoyi

Listen to your heart. It knows all things, because it came from the Soul of the World, and it will one day return there.

Sabine sprengers

ramen

And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.

Lukas

 There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.

Werner Schuette

Dana

𝑂𝑑𝑖𝑙𝑒

Ron Elius Santos

sukan

Khumsapthiplaifan

ชอบมาก มีแต่คำพูดคมคายและสอนใจ การเดินทางของตัวละครมันล้ำค่ามาก ฉะนั้นออกเดินทางกันเถอะพวกเรา ไปหาขุมทรัพย์ที่รออยู่!!

Kimbap

Amy Jurskis

Paulo Coelho's enchanting novel has inspired a devoted following around the world. This story, dazzling in its powerful simplicity and soul-stirring wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried near the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself 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 will be able to surmount the obstacles in his path. But what starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a discovery of the treasure found within. Lush, evocative, and deeply humane, the story of Santiago is an eternal testament to the transforming power of our dreams and the importance of listening to our hearts.

Baker Hans

a word in arabic signifying fate,destiny life goes the way allah’s plan

i adore the many references of islamic beliefs and it brought me really new perspectives of my own religion that i didnt even acknowledge.This book made me realize that even when our fates had already been written  its still a mystery, its like we still can choose our own decisions even when allah had written that already.Lately i have been really melancholic about decisions in life ,i was afraid to choose this or that im afraid option a had more disadvatages than option b etc,but then i read”let your heart guides you”it made me “awake”in some way,and now i know what i really want ,if its something i really want im sure god has already written the best decision for me and help me ,even when i end up with the decision i didnt want im sure god has better things coming ahead and im sure that was the decision that i “needed”.i know its a bit cliche but every person in the world has to read this 

 teaches me alot and made me realize many things about choices and letting your”heart”guides you it helps me so much even in my boring and a bit sorrow life i can find the teeny tiny bits of joy and acceptance with my life and i can get better

maher

“maktub”

a word in arabic signifying fate,destiny life goes the way allah’s plan

i adore the many references of islamic beliefs and it brought me really new perspectives of my own religion that i didnt even acknowledge.This book made me realize that even when our fates had already been written  its still a mystery, its like we still can choose our own decisions even when allah had written that already.Lately i have been really melancholic about decisions in life ,i was afraid to choose this or that im afraid option a had more disadvatages than option b etc,but then i read”let your heart guides you”it made me “awake”in some way,and now i know what i really want ,if its something i really want im sure god has already written the best decision for me and help me ,even when i end up with the decision i didnt want im sure god has better things coming ahead and im sure that was the decision that i “needed”.i know its a bit cliche but every person in the world has to read this book.it teaches me alot and made me realize many things about choices and letting your”heart”guides you it helps me so much even in my boring and a bit sorrow life i can find the teeny tiny bits of joy and acceptance with my life and i can get better

BRO, oke juga dan gwejh tersentuh njir kerasa capeknya Santiago njir. kelaz KING! 

maye

There were times that the book felt repetitive and somewhat shallow but it also contained a good amount of symbolism, magical philosophy, and simple life lessons that I think a person should always remember. An easy but good read. 

I very much enjoyed reading this book, it was an easy read, and it was something I definitely needed to hear at this time in my life. I'm 18 and have no idea where I'm going in life or what I'm doing, this book has inspired me to follow my dreams and never give up on them no matter what. I related deeply to this phrase "People are afraid to pursue their most important dreams, because they feel that they don’t deserve them, or that they’ll be unable to achieve them", I find this true in my case, I'm so afraid to go for what I want because I'm afraid of failure. I'm also so focused on the past and future that I forget the present; I forget to live and be in the moment. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone of any age especially if you're having a hard time in not knowing what to do and following what you want in life, it's a short and easy read. 

personally, i liked its symbolism and philosophical views, and if you know me, you’d understand how much i love any form of literature about dreams and destiny. however, it did feel repetitive at times, and i didn’t enjoy much of the final chapters, especially the ending.

i suddenly don't wanna die after this book

Tina Villarete

Montana Langille

Wow. This book found me at the right time of my life. I needed to hear this story of believing in yourself no matter what gets thrown your way. Stay on your path and it’ll all make sense. 

Joe Ricupero

Raiza Zaldiarizki

read this in my quiet spaces in a forest and on the beach and i think this book was completely apt. the writing is not highfalutin, yet it has so much transformative power in its simple yet soulful writing

gabs ♡

A lot of words to say “follow your dreams.” I would have found it deep if I was younger, and maybe it is a beautiful read for youth. Now it just feels like platitudes and obvious truths.

for some reason i thought that ‘the alchemist’ was originally written in spanish, which motivated me to start learning the language so i could be able to read it in its “original” language. however it was an absolutely false assumption. paulo coelho is portuguese. i do thank him for this book though, it’s very dear to me, and as i said, my sole admiration for its story encouraged me to learn it’s … assumed language. either way it was a good read. every now and then i pick up the book for nostalgia. perfect book to read while you’re 16 years old.  

anatolian 

Would've went super hard if I was still 16-17, but now it reads as a very preachy book. A charming but long winded way to say that dreams are worth following even if they seem impossible because either you will succeed or be fulfilled in the pursuit.

Derek Graf

A fun, sweet, optimistic, and motivational journey.

"The Alchemist" is brief yet will hammer its values into your mind many times over: you should listen to what your heart is telling you. You should not be afraid of life's mysteries and an opportunity passed is an opportunity lost.

Personally, I resonate with the messages displayed here as somewhat recently in life I've decided to try and be more understanding, open, and willing to try something new ("risky"). Again, Coelho's story is one of optimism and also perseverance, some of life's best qualities and a mindset that'll lead you to a happier journey. It's hard not to smile as the boy's adventure leads him from one strange occurrence to the next, it's very charming stuff.

Admittedly, the book is a simple one. It's short and sweet, and I suppose its simplicity shouldn't necessarily be a detractor, but I found some of its passages could have been expanded upon while others felt redundant. In keeping the story short, I think Coelho did a pretty great job of keeping the dialogue terse, compact.

I also liked when he spoke about the Soul of the World and how interconnected everything can be, but it felt like a bit of a cop-out to then just say it's God doing everything. I suppose I liked the journey more so than the destination for that part of the story. Considering what was happening at that point in the book, too, this was arguably "jumping the shark" quite a bit.

I enjoyed reading "The Alchemist" and I definitely recommend it.

Evan

A fun, sweet, optimistic, and motivational journey.

"The Alchemist" is brief yet will hammer its values into your mind many times over: you should listen to what your heart is telling you. You should not be afraid of life's mysteries and an opportunity passed is an opportunity lost.
Personally, I resonate with the messages displayed here as somewhat recently in life I've decided to try and be more understanding, open, and willing to try something new ("risky"). Again, Coelho's story is one of optimism and also perseverance, some of life's best qualities and a mindset that'll lead you to a happier journey. It's hard not to smile as the boy's adventure leads him from one strange occurrence to the next, it's very charming stuff.

Admittedly, the book is a simple one. It's short and sweet, and I suppose its simplicity shouldn't necessarily be a detractor, but I found some of its passages could have been expanded upon while others felt redundant. In keeping the story short, I think Coelho did a pretty great job of keeping the dialogue terse, compact.
I also liked when he spoke about the Soul of the World and how interconnected everything can be, but it felt like a bit of a cop-out to then just say it's God doing everything. I suppose I liked the journey more so than the destination for that part of the story. Considering what was happening at that point in the book, too, this was arguably "jumping the shark" quite a bit.

I enjoyed reading "The Alchemist" and I definitely recommend it.

Keila Rico 

Short but so meaningful. So many life lessons and so inspirational. It talks about how everyone has a “purpose” in life and includes so many metaphors about that journey to finding your purpose in a storytelling way. 

Shannina Davinta

The book takes you to a young boy named Santiago to his journey in pursuit to find his personal legend. I believe that santiago's journey can be related to all people regarding about their dreams; those who choose to follow it, those who don't, and those who still continue to dream it but never follow it. 

It's entertaining and easy to read and can teach you about what it means to follow one's dreams.

The book takes you to a young boy named Santiago to his journey in pursuit to find his personal legend. I believe that santiago's journey can be related to all people regarding about their dreams; those who choose to follow it, those who don't, and those who still continue to dream it but never follow it. 

It's entertaining and easy to read and can teach you about what it means to follow one's dreams.

Maureen

The story didn't quite resonate with me. It had me at the first part... but I found myself speed-reading just to finish the book. There were some great quotes, but others I found too corny for my taste. I don't really agree with the book's philosophy. Good allusion at the end tho!

Easy and enjoyable read, clear message is stated in the book but it was a shame that it stayed superficial. Still, it was nice to read such an optimistic and hopeful interpretation of the world. I always love when the main character realises the ‘truth’ or the ‘real purpose of the world/meaning of life’ through observation and action, especially during a long treacherous journey across the world. Nothing life changing tho. 

loisesya

Zisan Bas

noal

I was usually reading this book in the subway and 2 ppl came up to me to tell me how great this book was so i felt kinda compelled to enjoy this one at some point?? 
Tbh i was a bit confused at first and not that invested, but i believed it was just because i haven’t read fiction in a long time. Many parts were interesting but am I tripping or is this book not that mind blowing ? I felt like it tried to be deep but it didn’t resonate with me that much. Made me think for sure but did not change my life at all. Nevertheless, it was short and pretty fast paced so i still enjoyed the reading experience.

This book is packed with amazing morals and lessons every human and being should know. It has a sweet and simple plot with many interesting characters. It talks about going for your destiny, valuing your happiness and reminds everyone that everything happens for a reason.

The Alchemist

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