Thorntons Chocolate The Alchemist: A Fable about Following Your Dream Author: PAULO COELHO Trade Paperback Usually ships in 24 hours Delivery is subject to warehouse availability. Shipping delays may occur if we receive more orders than stock. Our Price: $19.95 Our Sale Price: $13.96 Savings: $5.99 (30%) Ordering is 100% secure . Spend $39 or more at chapters.indigo.ca and your order ships free!. ( Details ) Dimensions: 176 Pages, 5.3125 x 8 in | ISBN: 0062502182 Published: January 1999 | Published by Harper Perennial chapters.indigo Review This is a magical story about a boy who follows his dreams. In The Alchemist , Santiago, a shepherd boy, travels from Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of treasure. One adventure after another eventually leads Santiago towards another treasure, and soon he must decide which path to follow. As Santiago gets closer to the eternal treasure, he realizes how difficult it is to attain — and must learn how to overcome obstacles. From the Publisher "My heart is afraidthat it will have to suffer." the boy told the alchemist one night as they looked up at the moonless sky. "Tell your heart that the far of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams." Every few decades a book is published that changes the lives of its readers forever. The Alchemist is such a book. The Alchemist is a magical story of Santiago, an Audalusian shepherd boy who travels in search of a worldly treasure. From his home in Spain he journeys to the markets of Tangiers and across the Egyptian desert to a fateful encounter with the alchemist. The story of the treasures Santiago finds along the way teaches us, as only a few stories have done, about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and above all, following our dreams. Store Review LESLEY from Chapters # 760, Vaughan, ON A story about a boy who crosses the desert in search of treasure, and along the way meets fascinating people from whom he learns more about himself and lessons about life. Filled with wisdom and philosophy, this is an enchanting fable that is sure to touch the hearts of its readers. It is the kind of book you will want to read more than once. It's short and sweet. Coelho doesn't waste time with tireless, extensive detail. Instead, he keeps the story simple, and simplicity is what gives the novel its charm. One of the best books I have ever read. About the Author Paulo Coelho was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the city where he now lives. His own life has in many ways been as varied and unusual as the protagonists of his internationally acclaimed novels. Like them, Paulo Coelho has followed a dream in a quest for fulfillment. His own dream, to be a writer, met with frustration throughout much of his early adult life, a time in which he worked at various professions, some of them materially rewarding but spiritually unfulfilling. "I always knew," he says, "that my Personal Legend, to use a term from alchemy, was to write." He was 38 when he published his first book. In 1970, after deciding that law school was not for him, he traveled through much of South America, North Africa, Mexico, and Europe. Returning to Brazil after two years, he began a successful career as popular songwriter. In 1974, he was imprisoned for a short time by the military dictatorship then ruling in Brazil. In 1980, he experienced one of the defining moments of his life: he walked the 500-plus mile Road of Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain. On this ancient highway, used for centuries by pilgrims from France to get to the cathedral said to house the remains of St. James, he achieved a self-awareness and a spiritual awakening that he later described in The Pilgrimage . Paulo Coelho once said that following your dream is like learning a foreign language; you will make mistakes but you will get there in the end. In 1988, he published The Alchemist , a novel that explores this theme, and it launched him as an international bestselling author. Specifically, Paulo Coelho is recognized for his powerful storytelling technique and the profound spiritual insights he blends seamlessly into his parables. Since then, The Alchemist has sold more than 11 million copies worldwide and has been translated into some 41 languages. In addition to The Pilgrimage and The Alchemist , Paulo Coelho has written luminous novels about the different streams of our lives, including By The River Piedra I Sat Down & Wept , The Valkyries , The Fifth Mountain , and Veronika Decides to Die. A winner of numerous literary prizes, Paulo Coelho is also a prominent speaker for humanitarian causes. In 1999, he received a Crystal Award for Artistic Achievement at the Davos Economic Forum Conference. Review Quotes "A magical little volume." -- San Francisco Chronicle "A wise and inspiring fable about the pilgrimage that life should be." -- M. Scott Peck, M.D., author of The Road Less Traveled Reader Reviews Average Reader Review: Number of Reviews: 10 1. WOn't put it down Reviewer: Mira from New York Date: 12/31/2002 12:48:28 PM This book, Who Moved My Cheese (Spencer Johnson),Self Matters (Dr.Phil) and The Butterfly (Jay singh) were my favorite books of the year. I got many books in my stocking and I must say this was my favorite! Buy this book, you won't regret it. 2. Excellent!! Reviewer: Marta Markowski from London/Ontario (mmmarkow@uwo.ca) Date: 8/15/2002 11:14:11 AM This is by far my favourite book. The author accomplishes his mission to teach the reader to never give up on his/her dreams by using a simple, heart-warming, and down-to-earth story. A modern-day classic! 3. one of the greatest books ever! Reviewer: JR from Richmond,BC Date: 7/11/2002 2:58:12 AM This is an absolute masterpiece! Me being a 15 year old, I didnt know what an alchemist was, but after reading the first few pages I was captured.. this is a must read. The lesson and the view on life has changed my own outlook on life... my favorite book ever! 4. The Alchemist Reviewer: JJ Hall from NS Date: 10/19/2000 3:53:08 AM An interesting journey following this young boy through the trials of his life. Invokes your own journey and reminders of how important fate and family are in our future. 5. Read this book to change your thought on life! Reviewer: Raven from Mississauga Date: 10/1/2000 8:50:01 PM Paulo Coelho breathes such life into his character Santiago, that not only are you compelled to read through "The Alchemist's" pages, but you also feel as though your immersed in Santiago's journey, relating to his chances of fate, and drop-of-the-heart realities. This invigorating tale of one man's search of destiny, has a meaning that anyone can empathize and take with them. Whether your a die-hard reading fanatic, or just a magazine flipper, I highly recommend this book to anyone who feels like they've lost their path, but still has a personal journey that they would like to finish. Read all of the reviews... 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