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This is a fairy story masquerading as a philosophical treatise within which a simplistic view of how to follow your dream is expounded.
VB
26 April 2014
no complaints
Such a great book.
VM
3 March 2013
Very thought provoking, highly recommended
This is my second read through this book, it is quite thought provoking and inspiring.
QV
6 February 2007
Danger ** Beware of Foreign Translations
The Alchemist is a great book originally written in Portugese.
OF
18 November 2006
You Can't Make A Silk Purse Out Of A Sow's Ear
Paulo Coelho was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1947, has been awarded France's Legion d'Honneur, Italy's Grinzane Cavour and was inducted into the Brazilian Academy of Letters in 2002.
TB
8 September 2006
Excellent book--if you're in 6th grade.
This is a nice little book.
IN
17 July 2006
Are We All Reading The Same Book?
Whew.
UI
27 May 2006
Spellbinding
The Alchemist is my girlfriend's favourite ever book, and after she recommended The Life of Pi to me, which I loved, I thought I'd give it this a go too.
SU
12 March 2006
excellent for teachers teaching allegory and symbolism
I fouund that my students could access the usually difficult concepts of allegory and symbolism through this book..
THE ALCHEMIST: The international bestseller Review
Customer reviews (10)
Five Stars
A must read for everyone!.
Grimm
This is a fairy story masquerading as a philosophical treatise within which a simplistic view of how to follow your dream is expounded.
no complaints
Such a great book.
Very thought provoking, highly recommended
This is my second read through this book, it is quite thought provoking and inspiring.
Danger ** Beware of Foreign Translations
The Alchemist is a great book originally written in Portugese.
You Can't Make A Silk Purse Out Of A Sow's Ear
Paulo Coelho was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1947, has been awarded France's Legion d'Honneur, Italy's Grinzane Cavour and was inducted into the Brazilian Academy of Letters in 2002.
Excellent book--if you're in 6th grade.
This is a nice little book.
Are We All Reading The Same Book?
Whew.
Spellbinding
The Alchemist is my girlfriend's favourite ever book, and after she recommended The Life of Pi to me, which I loved, I thought I'd give it this a go too.
excellent for teachers teaching allegory and symbolism
I fouund that my students could access the usually difficult concepts of allegory and symbolism through this book..