Paulo Coelho's "The Alchemist": A Journey of Self-Discovery and Fulfillment

Danish Ali: My wife had been searching for a copy of "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho, and after some research, we found the best deal on Amazon.

United States on Nov 15, 2023

Timothy Zotter: Great underlying meaning and quality of book was good.

United States on Nov 04, 2023

KATHLEEN L NEGAARD: It was in good condition: no writing, torn pages, smudges or stains.

United States on Oct 17, 2023

MRS D: I found this interesting and I have now looked into other similar books.

United Kingdom on May 10, 2023

CS: The book arrived but the cover is different than displayed. It is however paperback.
I was somewhat disappointed because I like the picture of the cover displayed.

Germany on May 09, 2023

Shirley Palmer-Hunt: I read a lot of this book but not yet finished it. I'm sure I will finish it one day.

Canada on Jul 04, 2022

Aziz Dryden: The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho is an inspirational story of Santiago, a youthful Spanish shepherd in the rolling hills of Andalusia. The boy has deep attachment with his flock but realizing that they are devoid of aesthetic sense and appreciation for nature which he beholds, loves and admires, the course of his life changes. His parents' life is associated with struggle in a country which people from far away fantasize and romanticize but for them it's not a place of dream and charm.
Story starts with a dream followed by a series of adventures ultimately leads to resolution. His time is consumed in herding, reading and dreaming of travelling far-off places. He keeps getting same dream that there is treasure lying underneath the Egyptian pyramids. His encounter with a gypsy woman for consulting his dream gives story a new turn. He gets to know from her to follow omens. As the story moves the events get connected impeccably. Santiago's quest for treasure, soon his lucky encounter with old King who strengthens his beliefs about living his destiny, coming across mishaps and encounter with Fatima, a desert girl; all this leads him to personal legend that converges the idea of...

United States on Jul 30, 2020

Aly Jamal: I bough this book after seeing an interview with Will Smith who highly recommended the book; it's pretty funny because the host mentioned that sales on amazon would go up from his endorsement, just as I was about to make the purchase. I would highly recommend this book to everyone! It's a wonderful story that will motivate you, inspire you and make you look at things in a different, more positive light in everyday life. It's also a real easy read, I got through it in a day and I'm not a big reader.

Canada on Mar 30, 2017

Pat: I don't read "story" books very often, but I enjoyed this one from Paulo. The book has a simple style, but you still need to put some thought on some of the idea's evoked in it. I believe it to be a great book for teenagers. The alchemist also introduces any beginner to the world of spirituality. From an objective stand-point I would consider that the idea's proposed to this book should be considered, but not consumed, take the bits you like and make your life better than it was. Don't read it with expectations, I think that the flaw of this book is it's status.

The book is nicely printed and I enjoyed my experience.

Canada on Feb 14, 2015

Tyesha Preston: During my senior year of high school, a group of students were instructed to read "The Alchemist", by Paul Coelho. As I began reading this book, I realized its main purpose was about following your dreams but never get off track by stopping at a destination that is not your purpose.
The story begins with a teenage boy named Santiago whose dream was to travel the world. As Santiago recalls the conversation he had with his father, he explained to his father that he wanted to travel instead of becoming a priest, as his father wanted him to be. Santiago’s father insisted that only shepherds travel so Santiago demands that he will become a shepherd since he wanted to travel and see new things. The next day, Santiago’s father gave him three gold coins to buy a flock of sheep. His father desired for him to travel and wanted him to realize their country side is better than any other land he wants to discover.
Later on during Santiago’s traveling, he had to rest. During that time, he had a dream. In his dream, Santiago was in a field with his sheep when suddenly a child walks up and starts to play with the sheep. Eventually, the child walks up to Santiago and grabs his hand to...

United States on Apr 25, 2014