The alchemist book review

Start Famous Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho was born on August 24, 1947, in Rio de Janeiro. From a young age, he dreamed of becoming a writer. His parents tried to treat him with medications when he was seventeen in a psychiatric hospital. At the age of 20, he gave up his dream and went to a law school under his parents’ pressure, but he dropped out a year later. In 1988, he published “The Alchemist”, which was translated into 67 languages ​​and sold 65 million copies.

Santiago, the main character, is a young shepherd who had a dream of a child leading him to some buried treasure. On his way, he meets a gypsy woman who shows where the treasure was buried. Later, he meets an old king who teaches the young shepherd about reading omens and how the universe will use whatever it has to help those who follow their dreams. With the new guidance, our main character later meets more unique people. While traversing in a caravan to his treasure, Santiago meets an Englishman who is searching for a person, an alchemist. During their travels, the Englishman introduces what an alchemist is to Santiago. The young shepherd later stumbles on a young woman whom he later falls in love with, but leaves her to pursue his dream. As Santiago traverses, he meets an Alchemist who teaches him more of the universe, explaining omens and how Santiago pursuing his dream will let him have a good life.

Each character in the book is unique, as each one has helped the main character in their own unique way. The gypsy woman let Santiago see his dreams and what were the possibilities. The old king

taught him about omens and gave him a pair of rocks, black and white, to read omens. The Englishman introduces the young shepherd to what he was researching. The alchemist lets the young boy know more about omens and the boy’s future.

What we learned from this book is to pursue our dreams and not to abandon them. The book talks about how the universe will help those who chase after their dreams, as it helped Santiago. The encounters Santiago had encountered helped him advance in his journey. This can be seen as the universe helping Santiago. The book is telling us that the people we meet are people that will help us achieve our dreams.

In the book, Santiago talks to his heart about the girl he fell in love with and staying by her side. Santiago confronts the alchemist about his problem, whether to follow his dream or stay behind with his loved one. The alchemist then tells the young boy that his heart is alive, talking to him, and it's alright to have conflicts as long as you stay true to your goal and what you left behind will be waiting for him. This tells us that we should listen to our hearts and stay true to our goals as this will help us overcome any obstacle in our path.

The Alchemist is a literary book that tries to give us a general idea of personal development. In the end, the Alchemist is a great book for anyone of all ages who read books on literature and personal development, and it's perfect for those who aspire to follow their dreams....

In conclusion, Paulo Coelho's "The Alchemist" is a powerful and inspiring book that has touched the hearts of readers around the world. It offers valuable insights into personal growth and development and encourages readers to pursue their dreams and trust in the universe. The book's universal message and timeless wisdom make it a must-read for anyone seeking to live a more fulfilling and purposeful life.