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Book Review : The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho


Book Review : The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho


Title
:
The Alchemist
Author
:
Paulo Coelho
Publisher
:
HarperCollinsPublishers
Place
:
London
Date of Publication
:
1988
Genre
:
Fantasy Fiction, Adventure, Philosophy
Rating
:
5/5



Books by Paulo Coelho

A MUST READ for everyone. Paulo Coelho so effortlessly not only encourages to follow your passion and dream but also keeps us engaged to each and every word of the book. No matter what your age, this should be IN YOUR SHELVES !!!

How our concentration can be diverted by not only obstacles but also by distractions is beautifully described by the author.

Set in countryside background, it's about a son of a farmer in Spain who wants to travel the world. Once during such travel, he dreams about a hidden treasure in Egypt twice. He decides to embark on this journey through deserts of North Africa. On this journey he meets an Alchemist and learns many life lessons and also the encouragement to follow his dreams.

This is a book about magic, dreams, wisdom and following our heart. Although set in countryside, it's so much to do with our lives. It encourages us to follow our dreams (Personal Legend as the writer says) which is the purpose of life. And also they're capable of accomplishing their dreams at any point in their lives and not necessarily to start early. In the author's words,"People are capable,at any time in their lives,of doing what they dream of."

It also teaches us to understand the Language of the World and also that true love never stops us from following our dreams.

Also 'how we need to leave behind some things in order to move ahead even though it has taught us many things' which we aren't able to do is so admirably entailed in this fable.

I can go on and on about this Bestselling book but to conclude, it covers all the difficulties that we'd face, lessons we'd learn and all other aspects of following our dream.

 Since the book is of fiction genre, it's hard to put down once picked. It doesn't let your attention divert even for a single moment. I can assure you it's not at all a disappointment!!

 Fun Fact: It has been translated into 72 languages.

 More quotes:
 1. It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.
 2. If someone isn't what others want them to be, the others become angry.
 3. Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own.
 4. Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself.
 5. And when you really want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.

 And many more ...

I am 1000% going to recommend this book to everyone especially those who going to start something new in their life.
Also if you love travelling this might interest you as the protagonist is a traveller !

Please do write in comments if this review helps you ☺. . .
Also if you have already read it, write to me your views and thoughts about the book.


Link to buy the book is here:
The Alchemist
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