The Alchemist

Along the way he meets many spiritual messengers, who come in unassuming forms such as a camel driver and a well-read Englishman. In one of the Englishman's books, Santiago first learns about the alchemists--men who believed that if a metal were heated for many years, it would free itself of all its individual properties, and what was left would be the "Soul of the World." Of course he does eventually meet an alchemist, and the ensuing student-teacher relationship clarifies much of the boy's misguided agenda, while also emboldening him to stay true to his dreams. "My heart is afraid that it will have to suffer," the boy confides to the alchemist one night as they look up at a moonless night.

"Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself," the alchemist replies. "And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams, because every second of the search is a second's encounter with God and with eternity." --Gail Hudson

I would strongly recommend that before you read this book to follow the principles listed in the Fit for Life books by Harvey and Marilyn Diamond. This cleansing of the body will take several months but it is worth it, as then you can experience the insights and spiritual guidance for yourself.

Another book I would recommend following the detoxification process is The Kingdom of God is Within You by Leo Tolstoy.

Good luck and God bless.


Looking to follow your dream?   Novembre 23, 2004
Adam Clark
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If you are looking to follow your heart in a chosen path then this book is for you. The book contains great insights and spiritual awareness but is written in a very easy to read style.

I would strongly recommend that before you read this book to follow the principles listed in the Fit for Life books by Harvey and Marilyn Diamond. This cleansing of the body will take several months but it is worth it, as then you can experience the insights and spiritual guidance for yourself.

Another book I would recommend following the detoxification process is The Kingdom of God is Within You by Leo Tolstoy.

Good luck and God bless.


Merveilleux   Août 16, 2003
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Un livre superbe.

Facile a lire, des plus poetiques.
Un conte qui vous fait rever. Au couleur de l'Espagne,
au couleur de l'Afrique, du desert.
Un conte initiatique, que nous invite a Ecouter notre coeur
pour suivre le chemin.
C'est un ami indien de Calcutta qui me l'a conseille,
et je le conseillerais a mon tour a beaucoup.
Je vous le recommande sans hesitation


A life changing read!   Août 10, 2003
This was the first Coelho book that I read and now I can't put them down. Each is full of lessons in life and gems of advice about finding and following your life path, each set out in a wonderfully enchanting story for readers from adolescence to eighty!

The story of a shepherd following his destiny, The Alchemist is said to have been a life-changing experience for many people. Whilst I'm not sure I would go that far, it certainly made me think about the choices we make and the way life pans out. Full of hope and an inspiring positive outlook, Coelho insists that destiny will always find you and if you pay attention to the signs in life, you will always find your way. A real pleasure to read.