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- Publisher: Harpercollins
- ISBN: 0061122416
- WAPI (Tower ID): 101725411
- Release Date: May 1, 2006
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Average Customer Review:
(1 customer review)
- Tower.com Sales Rank: #259 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
- #60 in Fiction & Literature (See Top 100 Fiction & Literature Bestsellers)
- #1 in Literary (See Top 100 Literary Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionMore Books by Paulo Coelho (Author) and Alan...Discover More Information About Paulo Coelho (Author) and Alan...Run a Quick Search on "Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho and Alan R. Clarke to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Alchemist"Browse more products related to "Paulo Coelho and Alan R. Clarke"First lineThe boy's name was Santiago. Dusk was falling as the boy arrived with his herd at an abandoned church. The roof had fallen in long ago, and an enormous sycamore had grown on the spot where the sacristy had once stood. Publisher's noteThe Alchemist has sold more than 67,000 copies in hardcover since 1993. "My heart is afraid that 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 fear 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. AnnotationPaulo Coehlo's enchanting story of a boy who goes on a quest after a tantalizing dream will warm the heart of every type of seeker. Told in a simple, engaging style, this tale of an Andalusian shepherd begins as a search for a treasure which, according to his dream, lies hidden beneath the Egyptian pyramids. As young Santiago pursues his goal, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including an educated Englishman, a camel driver, and an actual alchemist, who open his thoughts and dreams to deeper, more valuable riches of the heart and spirit. The new reader will understand why this fable has had numerous devoted fans since its first publication in 1988 (in Brazil) and discover untold treasures and great truths by taking part in the journey of Coehlo's charming Santiago. If You Enjoy "Alchemist (Paperback)", May We Also Recommend:
Customer Reviews for "Alchemist (Paperback)" by Paulo Coelho (Author) and Alan...Most Recent Customer Reviews  The Alchemist, April 11, 2008
By twik
Coelho shows us that we should follow our dreams...which will ultimatley lead us
to a great understanding of happines fulfillment and creation...
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