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The Alchemist
The Alchemist
Author: Paulo Coelho
Amazon.com Review — Like the one-time bestseller Jonathan Livingston Seagull, The Alchemist presents a simple fable, based on simple truths and places it in a highly unique situation. And though we may sniff a bestselling formula, it is certainly not a new one: even the ancient tribal storytellers knew that this is the most successful method of e...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780722532935
ISBN-10: 0722532938
Publication Date: 9/6/1999
Pages: 177
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3.9 stars, based on 31 ratings
Publisher: Thorsons
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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I received this book as a gift and just could not get into it. For me, it seemed like a story that was better told in Siddhartha by Herman Hesse. You have to really appreciate a slow, thoughtful, spiritual journey to enjoy this book, and I apparently do not.
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This is the first book I've read of his and since then I've read them all.
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I loved this book... it took me one day to read it, and it was amazing. :)

It's a great feel good book.

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wonderful book. I highly recommend this to anyone at a crossroads in life, it reminds you of what is important and to alwyas follow your dreams
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Very inspirational.
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This is short, quick read. If you can get into it, that is.

In a nutshell, it is a simplistic (almost fable-like) tale of personal goals, motivation, and what is important in life. Nothing mind-blowing here, and the writing is not anywhere near what I would consider award-winning.

So how has this book received so many awards and so much praise? Good question.


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