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The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream

by Paulo Coelho

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The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream

'The Alchemist' is a global phenomenon, selling over 30 million copies worldwide. This exciting new edition includes exclusive content, such as a new forward to the book by the author, an interview with Paulo Coelho, and much more, providing an in-depth look at this much-loved title. Every few decades a book is published that changes the lives of its readers forever. This is such a book -- a magical fable about learning to listen to your heart, read the omens strewn along life's path and, above, all follow your dreams. This is the magical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who dreams of travelling the world in search of a worldly treasure as fabulous as any ever found. From his home in Spain he journeys to the markets of Tangiers, and from there into the Egyptian desert, where a fateful encounter with the alchemist awaits him. With Paulo Coelho's visionary blend of spirituality, magical realism and folklore, 'The Alchemist' is a story with the power to inspire nations and change people's lives.

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Bookseller review

The Alchemist - Paolo Coelho

It's an amazing book for those who have lost faith in the dreams and ambitions which are fundamental to reach the promised land.

Review by of the London - Hammersmith Books Etc on 2009-01-29 17:37:24
Bookseller review

A spiritual classic

Santiago, a young boy from Spain, has a dream. This dream will lead him to fabulous treasure and will take him on an epic journey far from his Andalusian home. From Tangiers to Egypt to an encounter with the 'Alchemist', this beautifully crafted tale has the power to inspire and possible change your outlook on life. A simple story or an important, deeply spiritual classic? Only you can decide.

Review by Peter William of the Inverness Borders on 2009-02-02 19:19:12
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' fully recommend it to anyone with an open mind, heart and soul.'

This book has made me think about how simple things can be and how rewarding life can be to you. I fully recommend it to anyone with an open mind, heart and soul.

Review by Bill of the Leicester Borders on 2009-02-05 21:45:14
The Alchemist

A beautiful, thought provoking, intelligent and meaningful read. I could not put this book down and read it in one day. Truly delightful, and a wonderous journey that I know my friends will enjoy to follow.

Review by Amanda Keen on 17:09, 19 Nov 2008

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