The Alchemist Deluxe Edition

"To realize one''s destiny is a person''s only obligation."--from The Alchemist The Alchemist tells the story of Santiago, the young Andalusian shepherd who dreams of buried treasure in Egypt and embarks upon a challenging journey to find it. With all the simplicity and symbolic richness of a fable, Coelho''s novel is both a hunt for buried treasure and a spiritual quest, with a hero who overcomes trials along the way with the help of teachers who guide him. Paulo Coelho''s books have difficult--and valuable--lessons to impart, but much of their appeal comes from the way Coelho dramatizes these lessons. With exquisite simplicity, the author brings to these stories his own experience of confronting life''s most profound challenges, his broad knowledge of philosophy, psychology, and literature, and a deeply-felt humanity. Freshman Common Read: Erskine College, Montana State University at Bozeman, Immaculata University, Queensborough Community College

Auteur

One of the most influential writers of our time, Paulo Coelho is the author of thirty international bestsellers, including The Alchemist, Warrior of the Light, Brida, Veronika Decides to Die, and Eleven Minutes. He is a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters and a United Nations Messenger of Peace. Paulo is the recipient of 115 international prizes and awards, among them, the Chevalier de l'Ordre National de la Légion d'Honneur (Legion of Honor). Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1947, he soon discovered his vocation for writing. He worked as a director, theater actor, songwriter, and journalist. In 1986, a special meeting led him to make the pilgrimage to Saint James Compostela (in Spain). The Road to Santiago was not only a common pilgrimage but a turning point in his existence. A year later, he wrote The Pilgrimage, an autobiographical novel that is considered the beginning of his literary career. He lives in Geneva, Switzerland.

Texte du rabat

A special deluxe edition of the extraordinary and beloved international bestseller.

Résumé

"It's a brilliant, magical, life-changing book that continues to blow my mind with its lessons. [...] A remarkable tome." - Neil Patrick Harris, actor

"It changed my whole life. I realized of all of the people who had conspired to get me to this place." - Pharrell Williams, musician and songwriter

"A wise and inspiring fable about the pilgrimage that life should be." - M. Scott Peck

"An adventure story full of magic and wisdom." - Rudolfo Anaya, author of Bless Me, Ultima

"A touching, inspiring fable." - Indianapolis Star

"A magical little volume." - San Francisco Chronicle

"[This] Brazilian wizard makes books disappear from stores." - New York Times

"[His] books have had a life-enchanting effect on millions of people." - London Times

"A beautiful story with a pointed message for every reader." - Joseph Girzone, author of Joshua

"As memorable and meaningful as Saint-Exupery's The Little Prince." - Austin American-Statesman

"A sweetly exotic tale for young and old alike." - Publishers Weekly

"A most tender and gentle story. It is a rare gem of a book." - Gerald G. Jampolsky, M.D., co-author of Change Our Mind, Change Your Life

"An entrepreneurial tale of universal wisdom we can apply to the business of our own lives." - Spencer Johnson, M.D., co-author of The One-Minute Manager

"A remarkable tale about the most magical of all journeys: the quest to fulfill one's destiny." - Anthony Robbins, author of Awaken the Giant Within