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Title: Alchemist, The by Paulo Coelho, Irons Jeremy ISBN: 0-694-52444-1 Publisher: HarperAudio Pub. Date: 01 April, 2001 Format: Audio CD Volumes: 3 List Price(USD): $27.50 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.11 (9 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Thought-provoking experience.
Comment: I listened to this on unabridged audio while travelling back and forth to work. From a plot point of view, this book is very, well, linear. Boy Shepherd has a dream, gets it interpreted, learns of treasure buried by the pyramids, talks to a wise king, learns he is on a quest for his personal legend, travels to Egypt, etc etc. There are no real plot twists (beyond one near the end), and the story is simple and straightforward.
And, still, somehow, both spiritually interesting and thought-provoking. It has the sense of a legend or myth in and of itself, and had some wonderful lines to it ("What goes into a man's mouth is never evil, but what comes out of it is often so," and so on). It made me think a few times, and that's always welcome. The notion that everyone has a Personal Legend - and that the universe will try to get you onto the path of said Legend, is a very solid piece of interesting writing.
I think I had less of a "this shall change my life!" reaction than most I've spoken to who've read this, but at the same time, I quite ended up thinking about it for a few days (I only now just write this review, but I finished it last week).
Definitely recommended.
'Nathan
Rating: 3
Summary: I wish I was Santiago...
Comment: The main character, named Santiago, goes on a journey where he discovers how to be one with the world. He finds his purpose in life, with the help of an old man, and he follows through with his course of action, no matter what happens. The only problem I had with this book was its applicability. I liked the story, and I think Coelho makes a good point to look out for signs in life. But as far as how I felt after I finished the book, I was wishing that I had not read it. I am easily inspired, and this book can be inspiring. But to do what? Drop everything in your life to pursue your dreams? That is what I would like to do, but I have a common problem that is called obligations. The book made me feel like if I didn't drop everything and do something now, I would be eternally unhappy. However, if you are not easily inspired, the story will leave you with happy memories. I recommend it.
Rating: 5
Summary: the truth
Comment: i read "the alchemist" in the morning today and as i read through each page i was totally fascinated by the story. I myself have sometimes felt the power of talking to the cosmos. When I was at it's height i saw telepathy to work, how to control the weather. it may seem like madness to many but it happened to [email protected]
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Title: The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream by Paulo Coelho ISBN: 0062502182 Publisher: Harper SanFrancisco Pub. Date: 10 May, 1995 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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Title: The Illustrated Alchemist : A Fable About Following Your Dream by Paulo Coelho ISBN: 006019250X Publisher: HarperCollins Pub. Date: 01 November, 1998 List Price(USD): $27.95 |
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Title: The Pilgrimage by Paulo Coelho ISBN: 006251279X Publisher: Harper SanFrancisco Pub. Date: 01 May, 1995 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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Title: Warrior of the Light : A Manual by Paulo Coelho ISBN: 0060527978 Publisher: HarperCollins Pub. Date: 18 March, 2003 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse ISBN: 0553208845 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 December, 1981 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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