Revisiting Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist
THE ALCHEMIST SPECIAL GIFT EDITION
I first read Paulo Coelho’s novel, The Alchemist, about eight years ago, and it literally changed my life. I remember feeling so inspired by the story of Santiago, a young Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to follow his dream of seeing the pyramids of Egypt, that I quit my job and embarked on a journey of my own. Everyone thought I was crazy, but for the first time in my life I didn't listen to anyone except that voice inside my head that said, “Go.” So I set off—with very little money—and backpacked through Europe. It was a dream of mine—and I did it alone. Since that time, The Alchemist has been at the top of my list of recommendations; I must have given it as a gift it to over 50 people—family, friends, even strangers. This special gift edition is a beautifully designed hardcover, featuring an ornate slipcase, illustrations, a ribbon marker, deckled edges, and colored endpapers. If you’ve never read this book, here’s your chance; if you have and were moved like I was, then this is a great gift for yourself and anyone in your life.
I first read Paulo Coelho’s novel, The Alchemist, about eight years ago, and it literally changed my life. I remember feeling so inspired by the story of Santiago, a young Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to follow his dream of seeing the pyramids of Egypt, that I quit my job and embarked on a journey of my own. Everyone thought I was crazy, but for the first time in my life I didn't listen to anyone except that voice inside my head that said, “Go.” So I set off—with very little money—and backpacked through Europe. It was a dream of mine—and I did it alone. Since that time, The Alchemist has been at the top of my list of recommendations; I must have given it as a gift it to over 50 people—family, friends, even strangers. This special gift edition is a beautifully designed hardcover, featuring an ornate slipcase, illustrations, a ribbon marker, deckled edges, and colored endpapers. If you’ve never read this book, here’s your chance; if you have and were moved like I was, then this is a great gift for yourself and anyone in your life.