The Alchemist

[LWolf]

I was going to post this in the fiction books forum, but I decided that this might be a better spot.

I read this book yesterday; a short, simple tale that was both soothing and energizing.

The protagonist, Santiago, is a shepherd who steps out of his comfort zone to find his treasure. To fulfill his purpose in life. It requires risk-taking, and spiritual growth along the way.

As a lover of tales, of stories that connect, that teach, that fulfill, I found this one to be quietly satisfying.

Has anyone else read this one?

[I Have A Dream]

1. I bought it and started to read it, but I set it aside for some reason and...

haven't gotten back to it. I'm glad to hear that you liked it; it gives me reason to go looking for it again in my many piles of books that I've bought, started to read, but have not yet finished. I must have some sort of attention deficit disorder given how often I do this type of thing. :eyes:

[LWolf]

3. I do the same.

I always have a stack of books I'm working on, but if that book doesn't feel right at this moment, it will wait.

I have plenty of professional reading to do. When it comes to the rest, I read what calls to me, when it calls.

[crikkett]

2. Ha, my husband owns this book and I've been staring at its spine

for almost a decade.

Time to give it a read!!

Thanks

[LWolf]

4. You're welcome.

Let me know what you think.

:hi:

[Flying Dream Blues]

5. It's one of my favorite books, but I read it so long ago that I think it's time to read it again.

Thanks for the reminder!
:) :hi:

[LWolf]

6. You're welcome, of course.

I look forward to reading your thoughts when you're done.

[rosesaylavee]

7. Whoa!

After reading this book, you can read thoughts? I'm going to read it too! Awesome!

:P

[Dover]

8. My niece read it when she was 7 and loved it.

However her older sister said it was a little sexist...lol! Apparently the female character doesn't get to go on adventures like the main male character...or something like that.