Overall Rating and Opinion of "The Alchemist"
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Re: Overall Rating and Opinion of "The Alchemist"
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I think this is one of those books that everyone should read at least once in their lifetime.
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Hi MrunalT. I am sad that you did not enjoy it, but I am not surprised. I also did not enjoy it much on my first read. I think that was because I was not ready to learn any of its lessons. I recommend, take a few years, then read it again. You might be surprised.MrunalT wrote: ↑20 Feb 2020, 05:57 There was so much of a hype around the book that I HAD to read it. But I was seriously disappointed. I did not find the book all that great. It is a light read and short, so I was just glad I did not spend too much time on it. I think it is one of the most over-rated books, so I would not recommend it.
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I also loved how Santiago learns from every encounter throughout the book. He thinks so deeply about things and always strives to apply what he has learnt to his life.r_parker wrote: ↑05 Sep 2014, 12:18 I always felt strange when I head that classic quote, "when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you achieve it." I felt angry that this supposed source of wisdom was offering false hope, knowing that it would be accepted as wisdom because it is what people want to hear.
After reading the book, I still feel conflicted about this central idea. It's a book that teaches trying, trying, trying when sometimes we need peace and acceptance. We have to know when to move on, and go in another direction. But at the same time, it's a beautiful book, and the power of trying and intuition is undeniable. The trail of meetings that Santiago has with people he learns so much from is also beautiful, and something I would like to emulate... we can learn so much from the people we meet along the way to our supposed destinations.
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What a beautiful post! You really captured the soul of this book in your words, and I can see that The Alchemist left a little piece of itself in your heart!cyndiha11 wrote: ↑22 Sep 2014, 18:20 I started reading this a scant six hours ago, and didn't put it down until it was finished. Now, I have a cup of very cold coffee on the coffee table, and some housework to catch up on.
I truly enjoyed the simple message that this book sends out - the fact that the universe conspires as a whole to help you with your Personal Legend, your journey to your best self. I love that!
All the people that Santiago, a Shepherd, meets throughout his journey inspire him in different ways to continue his quest for treasure and reach his own Personal Legend. The crystal merchant, the Englishman, Fatima; such important characters who offer their own insights into what life means for them.
To quote from the book, "This is why alchemy exists,' the boy said. 'So that everyone will search for his treasure, find it, and then want to be better than he was in his former life."
This book is an inspiration for anyone striving to live their best selves. It might make you think twice about some of the choices you have made throughout your life. Were you reading your omens, or did you ignore them?
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