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Plot Summary
The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream is the global best-selling story about the journey of an Andalusian shepherd boy, named Santiago, and his quest to follow his dream. The story begins with Santiago, who keeps having recurring dreams of a young child telling him that there is a treasure in the Egyptian Pyramids. Since the dream comes to him on numerous occasions, curiosity motivates Santiago to follow his dream and begin a journey to find the treasure.
Along his way to follow his dream, Santiago meets individuals that teach him lessons throughout the journey. A key lesson that Santiago learns in the beginning of his journey is the idea of Personal Legend. This concept is introduced to him by a wise king named Melchizedek, who explains to him the idea of Personal Legend is that at a young age, everyone knows their dream, and what they are meant to accomplish in their life. The old king also goes on to explain, "When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it". The Personal Legend is intertwined throughout the book and is the underlying theme throughout Santiago's journey.
Another individual he meets his named Fatima, and she teaches him to follow his heart, and that when one follows their heart they will find their fortune. An alchemist meets Santiago later in his journey and goes into further depth about Personal Legend and how it is essential to fully understand one's own dream. More individual's throughout the story teach Santiago key lessons in his quest to find the treasure.
The story of Santiago's journey is meant to awaken an individual's aspirations and inspire them to pursue their own dreams. The idea of Personal Legend is the main theme of the story and how by wanting something the universe will help us conspire to achieve that dream.
Paulo Coelho was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and by his early teenage years knew his own Personal Legend was to become a writer. Due to his parent's negative reaction to the idea, he went to law school instead of pursuing his passion for writing. After enrolling in law school, he quickly dropped out and lived an off the grid life, filling his life with travel and self-development. He soon had a spiritual awakening and decided to follow his dream and become a writer. In following his dream, he wrote The Alchemist, which has gone on to become an international best seller, and has been translated into more than 70 different languages.
"The Alchemist to me is a fictional adaptation of the secret. Rather than stating things as plainly as you get what you attract, it takes you on an adventure where that message unfolds before you. This book has a way of making you connect to the main character while having you reflect on your own purpose in life. The narrator of the book also did a fantastic job!! Very good read."
— Calvin (5 out of 5 stars)
Publisher Summary
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho continues to change the lives of its readers forever. With more than two million copies sold around the world, The Alchemist has established itself as a modern classic, universally admired.
Paulo Coelho’s masterpiece tells the magical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure as extravagant as any ever found.
The story of the treasures Santiago finds along the way teaches us, as only a few stories can, 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.
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“[This] Brazilian wizard makes books disappear from stores.”
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“A wise and inspiring fable about the pilgrimage that life should be.”
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“A magical little volume.”
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“A touching, inspiring fable.”
— Indianapolis Star
Awards
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
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A Los Angeles Times bestseller
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A San Francisco Chronicle bestseller
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Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award, August 2002
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A Publishers Weekly bestseller
The Alchemist Listener Reviews
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" Absolutely loved this story and it was great to listen to before bedtime. A must read! "
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Phylicia Duncombe, 7/28/2019
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" The Alchemist is a wonderful book that teaches us how to look at life the universal way. It is amazing to me how wonderful life is when you get in tune with the universe. Nature has a way to give us guidance, we just have to listen. "
— Carl, 2/18/2018 -
" a very entertaining book that kept the whole family interested on our car trip "
— sunflower, 9/24/2017 -
" I would recommend this book to anyone. Jeremy Irons does an excellent job. A must listen for all ages. "
— Sleepy, 8/14/2017 -
" Simplistic and moralistic, but enjoyable "
— Terry, 2/1/2014 -
" One of my fav of all the time! "
— Zarahi, 1/1/2014 -
" This is probably the simplest, most profoundly moving and inspiring story I've read. It speaks volumes to the value of pursuing your dreams and visions, and is...in my humble opinion, a master work in storytelling! "
— Rik, 12/28/2013 -
" Amazing read and would highly recommend "
— Carly, 12/7/2013 -
" pesan moral yang bagus banget "
— Ellis, 11/25/2013 -
" Even though I'm not a believer in the everything happens for a reason philosophy this was still an enjoyable read. "
— Judy, 11/4/2013 -
" Written in the simplest style imaginable, I just can't tell you how much I love this book. "
— Joz, 10/20/2013 -
" It's been a great book ... At the beginning and until maybe the half way through. The end was repeating and a bid like a kids book. Here are my favourite quotes: "
— Jan, 9/9/2013 -
" awesome!! love those beautiful words :) looking forward to read more books from this author "
— Syuhada, 9/8/2013 -
" So simple and sweet, full of great little life lessons "
— Jasmine, 8/13/2013 -
" Amazing...the twists and turns d shepherd faces ,, and his eager desire and efforts he made to get the treasure were inspiring ,adventurous and makes it my best read book "
— Insia, 4/20/2013 -
" Allegory about finding and pursuing your dreams - half self help book and half fiction. Definitely a little two mystical for me (the universe is on your side of whatever), but had some good/memorable points and is a good read considering how short it is. "
— Sharene, 11/10/2012 -
" An amazing story that every person should read "
— Corey, 5/18/2012 -
" Hard for me to read. Will read it again one of these days to see if I get it the second time. "
— Kathy, 5/12/2012 -
" It's kinda over-spiritual and doesn't deserve all the attention attributed to it. "
— Hager, 4/19/2012 -
" Very good book, very interesting and makes you think! I loved it! "
— Keahi, 3/4/2012 -
" Really enjoyable, quick, and the first book I've read in Portuguese :) "
— Molly, 1/4/2012 -
" This book makes me desperate to be a fluent Portuguese speaker! Paulo Coelho's alegorical writing is authorship and meaning at its' best. "
— Emily, 10/7/2011 -
" Awesome writing ... captures your imagination till end.. loved it "
— Rajkishore, 9/20/2011 -
" I have to admit it has gone way beyond fantasy ,but I it was Really Outstanding .and I got some adorable quotes "It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting "... "
— Hagoora, 5/23/2011 -
" it took me ages to finish it <br/> but i think its a book that takes it time to understand the hidden meaning behind every word<br/>i loved the ending... just amazing "
— Batool, 5/23/2011 -
" Probably the most boring story I have ever read, but somehow, it had the most powerful message. Go after your dream, don't get complacent, don't get comfortable, rise through the fear and continue on into the unknown. Make it happen. "
— Belinda, 5/23/2011 -
" I thought this book was great. Quick read, great message... definitely glad that I was told to read it. "
— Eddie, 5/22/2011 -
" This book will provoke you to view life differently, see the truth not just what you want to see or believe you see. <br/>Life-changing book! "
— Sarah, 5/22/2011 -
" Light read but interesting and enjoyable "
— Ryan, 5/22/2011 -
" It was really inspiring, but the end wasn't that good. "
— Yasser, 5/21/2011 -
" It's a wonderful story about chassing dreams and realising them, about love and respect to the destiny. this book is full of wisdom, deep thoughts and a beatiful philosophy.It makes relationsihps between humans and nature more easy in a nice way of respect and love. "
— Tina, 5/20/2011 -
" wonderful book. I'm not feel bored to read it more than once "
— Ghydaa, 5/19/2011 -
" A boy I was dating gave me this book to read. I forget what book I gave him in return--maybe Charles Dickens... "
— Jackie, 5/19/2011
About Paulo Coelho
Paulo Coelho is a New York Times bestselling author. His books have sold more than 100 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 68 languages and published in 150 countries. He is the recipient of numerous prestigious international awards and was inducted at the Brazilian Academy of Letters in 2002. In 2007 he was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace by the UN Secretary-General.
About Jeremy Irons
Jeremy Irons is one of fewer than a dozen actors to have won the Triple Crown of Acting: an Oscar, Emmy, and Tony award, with a Golden Globe thrown in for good measure. His distinctive, haunting voice has seen him cast as the villain in many a movie, though his abundant work in both film and theater has garnered him many leading roles as well. Among his many film credits are Kingdom of Heaven, Being Julia, The Man in the Iron Mask, The Lion King, and Die Hard 3: With a Vengeance.