The Alchemist – Comprehensive Book Review
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012Written by the famous author, Paolo Coleho and published in 1987, The Alchemist is truly one of the best books I’ve ever read to date. This book has been the recipient of various awards, has been on every major bestseller list worldwide and has also received praise from all over the world. The Alchemist, through it’s simple message of following your heart and dreams has inspired thousands of people into taking constructive action in their lives.
It is the story of a Shepherd boy named Santiago who has recurring dreams of hidden treasure and who is continuously troubled by these dreams. At first hesitant to venture out of his homeland, the boy finally realizes that these are prophetic messages that he should listens to and undertakes a long journey to search for The Alchemist who holds the answer to his dreams.
Santiago meets many new people during his long and tiring journey and through interaction with each one of them, he learns something new and valuable about the nature of human life and also learns to read the signs that nature shows. Slowly and slowly he begins to understands the ways of the world. After falling in love with a girl called Fatima, he realizes the power of love and its purpose.
The underlying message that keeps getting repeated throughout The Alchemist is that one must follow one’s dreams and only then will true satisfaction come. If there is something one really wants and truly desires with a pure heart, then the entire world will conspire to make that happen.
Like it says in the book, it is better to overcome the fear because the pain of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. It’s not the goal that matters in the end, but the journey undertaken to achieve that goal.
The Alchemist, through its simple and poetic writing is one book that will force you to think about how to life your life. With a mix of spirituality and practicality, the book will help you understand the universal language of the world and more importantly, your heart. For all those who’ve always wanted to follow their dreams but were afraid to do so, this book is meant for you.
The Alchemist is present on every best-seller list worldwide and also holds the Guinness World Record for the most translated book in history ever by a living author. It is available at all leading bookstores worldwide and can also be bought through online retailers at a discounted price.
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