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Paulo Coelho: The Alchemist (2006, HarperOne) 4 stars

The Alchemist details the journey of a young Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago. Santiago, believing …

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5 stars

The Alchemist is extremely impressing book. If you haven't read this book you really should pick it up. It's very story and can be finished in a matter of hours (at lead I did and I'm a really slow reader). It's a very uplifting and satisfying experience.

The Alchemist is a story about a Santiago, a young shepherd in process of fulfilling his "Personal Legend". Written in 1988, it has since been translated into 67 languages---the most of any living author. One read and you'll see why. A story that even in a content day-to-day, something more may be planned for our lives. And to pursue that is the most fulfilling thing we could ever do. More of a fable than a short story, The Alchemist produces so many life lessons that the story should be read by a person at a much younger age than myself.

I've never had such a hard time writing a review on a story as much as this one. It's hard to fully convey what I'd like about the book without talking to someone who's also read the book. Honestly, in only 208 pages it's more of a short story and can be finished easily. I'd recommend this book to anyone.