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The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream

A global phenomenon, The Alchemist has been read and loved by over 62 million readers, topping bestseller lists in 74 countries worldwide. Now this magical fable is beautifully repackaged in an edition that lovers of Paulo Coelho will want to treasure forever.

Every few decades a book is published that changes the lives of its readers forever. This is such a book - a beautiful parable about learning to listen to your heart, read the omens strewn along life's path and, above all, follow your dreams.

Santiago, a young shepherd living in the hills of Andalucia, feels that there is more to life than his humble home and his flock. One day he finds the courage to follow his dreams into distant lands, each step galvanised by the knowledge that he is following the right path: his own. The people he meets along the way, the things he sees and the wisdom he learns are life-changing.

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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Published Nov 13, 1995

194 pages

Average rating: 7.65

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Oree
Jun 25, 2025
10/10 stars
This book wasn't what I expected. I've wanted to read it for so long and I'm glad I finally read it at this point in my life.
LTC
Nov 20, 2024
Book #51: Abby's selection, this meeting was originally scheduled to be discussed on 7/21/17, hosted Abby & Ro but had to be cancelled. It was then to be held at a Turkish restaurant in Astoria, Queens (hosted by Abby & Ro) but it never took place. It finally took place via Zoom on 3/19/21!
huggyjc
Jun 03, 2024
10/10 stars
Hope everyone enjoyed this read and found inspiration to go after your 'Personal Legend'! Can't wait to meet up and discuss.
KikiStoneCreek
Jun 03, 2023
4/10 stars
Not my style of book.
yaretsy.flores
Jul 10, 2025
Read this a long time ago when I was feeling lost and the book rewired my way of thinking. So very grateful for what this book did for me and it will always remain one of my favorites.

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