The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is an inspiring journey that teaches readers to follow their Personal Legend.
The story is a parable about life and how so many people settle for less than their dreams.
We follow the story of a young shepherd boy who desires to search for treasure. Will he choose to follow his dream? If he does, will he make it to his goal?
Coelho talks about “Beginner’s Luck”, saying that when a person sets out to achieve their life dreams, the whole universe comes together to try to help. Then, at the end of the journey, the universe tests everything it has taught us.
I want to share with you a piece of my favorite part of the book (being the romantic that I am), but I’m not going to share the whole scene because I don’t want to spoil anything…
“At that moment, it seemed to him that time stood still, and the Soul of the World surged within him…when he saw that her lips were poised between a laugh and silence, he learned the most important part of the language that all the world spoke—the language that everyone on earth was capable of understanding in the heart. It was love.” P. 92
I recommend The Alchemist because it is a quick, inspiring read that can be read on a very basic level or on a more philosophical level.
The Alchemist is meant for adults, but it is perfectly clean and appropriate for teens as well.
The story is a parable about life and how so many people settle for less than their dreams.
We follow the story of a young shepherd boy who desires to search for treasure. Will he choose to follow his dream? If he does, will he make it to his goal?
Coelho talks about “Beginner’s Luck”, saying that when a person sets out to achieve their life dreams, the whole universe comes together to try to help. Then, at the end of the journey, the universe tests everything it has taught us.
I want to share with you a piece of my favorite part of the book (being the romantic that I am), but I’m not going to share the whole scene because I don’t want to spoil anything…
“At that moment, it seemed to him that time stood still, and the Soul of the World surged within him…when he saw that her lips were poised between a laugh and silence, he learned the most important part of the language that all the world spoke—the language that everyone on earth was capable of understanding in the heart. It was love.” P. 92
I recommend The Alchemist because it is a quick, inspiring read that can be read on a very basic level or on a more philosophical level.
The Alchemist is meant for adults, but it is perfectly clean and appropriate for teens as well.
I love this book (in french).
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