Alchemist is one of the beautiful novel by author Paulo Coelho .The book is all about the essential wisdom of following to your heart and read the omens strewn along life's to reach your dream or destiny.The story is all about a shepherd boy from Andalusia who saw dreams of travelling the Egypt in search of a treasure.The author eloquently narrates whole story by saying "when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it" .Novel is blend of spirituality,inspirational,realism and magical.Last but not the least relationships should never hinder the passionate pursuance of a dream.
A shepherd boy name Santiago who lives in Andalusia .One day, as part of his life as a shepherd, he went to a village to sell some wool from his sheep. In that village he knew of a gypsy woman who could interpret dreams so he went to her as he had experienced a weird dream that he will find a hidden treasure if he travel to Pyramids of Egypt. The gypsy woman told him to go and he will find a great treasure that is destined for him.Santiago uncertain aboutit .Next he meets a mysterious man , Melchizedek, or the King of Salem ,surprising thing is that he offers to help Santiago find the hidden treasure in exchange for one-tenth of his sheep.The one great truth on this planet is that when you really want something, the desire originated in the soul of the universe." Fulfilling that desire, which means fulfilling your Personal Legend, is everyone's purpose, Melchizedek explains. He tells Santiago about good and bad omens and says that it is the shepherd boy's duty to pursue his Personal Legend. Melchizedek then gives Santiago two stones, Urim and Thummim, with which to interpret omens.
Santiago hesitate before selling his flock . Shortly after he arrives Tangier, a city in northern Morocco, a thief steals all of Santiago's money, so the shepherd boy decides to look for a way to make enough money to return home. He finds work in the shop of a crystal merchant, where Santiago helps him financial and give great idea to improve his business . After 11 months he was ready to travel.
Santiago meets an Englishman who wants to learn the secret of alchemy, or turning any metal into gold, from a famous alchemist who lives at an oasis on the way to the pyramids. While traveling, Santiago begins listening to the desert and discovering the Soul of the World. The caravan eventually reaches the oasis, and caravan leader gathers the travelers together as due to war they can't continue their journey there Santiago meets an Arab girl named Fatima and falls in love with her instantly.Santiago asks Fatima to marry him, but she insists that he seek out his Personal Legend before they marry.
Santiago seeing two hawks fighting in the sky, has a vision of an army entering the oasis as attacking an oasis is a violation of the rules of the desert, Santiago talks about his vision with the oasis's tribal chieftain. Soon afterward, Santiago is confronted by a black-garbed, veiled stranger with a sword, who sits atop a white horse. It is the alchemist. The tribal chieftain arms his men, and they are well-prepared when the oasis is indeed invaded. The alchemist offers to cross the desert with Santiago.As Santiago learns more about himself and the Soul of the World, he comes closer and closer to realizing his destiny and how to get there and it becomes more difficult.
Soon the two men enter into an area of tribal warfare. Warriors hold the two men captive, So tribal Commander asked to transform him into wind and Santiago is indeed able to transform himself into the wind as he connected with soul of god, becoming the mightiest windstorm in anyone's memory. The alchemist is pleased, the tribal commander is impressed, and Santiago is relieved; his life is spared and he can continue to pursue his Personal Legend and find the hidden treasure. The alchemist tells Santiago that he needs to return to the oasis, and that the rest of the trip is Santiago's to make alone so that he can claim his Personal Legend.
Santiago arrives at the Egyptian pyramids and begins to dig. He finds nothing buried in the ground. Thieves beat Santiago and rob him of his money given by Alchemist. After he tells them of his dream, though, one of the thieves recounts his own dream about a buried treasure of an abandoned church.
After the thieves depart, Santiago sits up and starts laughing. After returning to Andalusia He digs where he slept, beneath a sycamore tree, and finally find the treasure
At the End the most impressing For me, The Alchemist has taught us "Your dreams are always close to your heart, but life will make you face obstacles and push you to travel through deserts aimlessly before you can realize that."
A shepherd boy name Santiago who lives in Andalusia .One day, as part of his life as a shepherd, he went to a village to sell some wool from his sheep. In that village he knew of a gypsy woman who could interpret dreams so he went to her as he had experienced a weird dream that he will find a hidden treasure if he travel to Pyramids of Egypt. The gypsy woman told him to go and he will find a great treasure that is destined for him.Santiago uncertain aboutit .Next he meets a mysterious man , Melchizedek, or the King of Salem ,surprising thing is that he offers to help Santiago find the hidden treasure in exchange for one-tenth of his sheep.The one great truth on this planet is that when you really want something, the desire originated in the soul of the universe." Fulfilling that desire, which means fulfilling your Personal Legend, is everyone's purpose, Melchizedek explains. He tells Santiago about good and bad omens and says that it is the shepherd boy's duty to pursue his Personal Legend. Melchizedek then gives Santiago two stones, Urim and Thummim, with which to interpret omens.
Santiago hesitate before selling his flock . Shortly after he arrives Tangier, a city in northern Morocco, a thief steals all of Santiago's money, so the shepherd boy decides to look for a way to make enough money to return home. He finds work in the shop of a crystal merchant, where Santiago helps him financial and give great idea to improve his business . After 11 months he was ready to travel.
Santiago meets an Englishman who wants to learn the secret of alchemy, or turning any metal into gold, from a famous alchemist who lives at an oasis on the way to the pyramids. While traveling, Santiago begins listening to the desert and discovering the Soul of the World. The caravan eventually reaches the oasis, and caravan leader gathers the travelers together as due to war they can't continue their journey there Santiago meets an Arab girl named Fatima and falls in love with her instantly.Santiago asks Fatima to marry him, but she insists that he seek out his Personal Legend before they marry.
Santiago seeing two hawks fighting in the sky, has a vision of an army entering the oasis as attacking an oasis is a violation of the rules of the desert, Santiago talks about his vision with the oasis's tribal chieftain. Soon afterward, Santiago is confronted by a black-garbed, veiled stranger with a sword, who sits atop a white horse. It is the alchemist. The tribal chieftain arms his men, and they are well-prepared when the oasis is indeed invaded. The alchemist offers to cross the desert with Santiago.As Santiago learns more about himself and the Soul of the World, he comes closer and closer to realizing his destiny and how to get there and it becomes more difficult.
Soon the two men enter into an area of tribal warfare. Warriors hold the two men captive, So tribal Commander asked to transform him into wind and Santiago is indeed able to transform himself into the wind as he connected with soul of god, becoming the mightiest windstorm in anyone's memory. The alchemist is pleased, the tribal commander is impressed, and Santiago is relieved; his life is spared and he can continue to pursue his Personal Legend and find the hidden treasure. The alchemist tells Santiago that he needs to return to the oasis, and that the rest of the trip is Santiago's to make alone so that he can claim his Personal Legend.
Santiago arrives at the Egyptian pyramids and begins to dig. He finds nothing buried in the ground. Thieves beat Santiago and rob him of his money given by Alchemist. After he tells them of his dream, though, one of the thieves recounts his own dream about a buried treasure of an abandoned church.
After the thieves depart, Santiago sits up and starts laughing. After returning to Andalusia He digs where he slept, beneath a sycamore tree, and finally find the treasure
At the End the most impressing For me, The Alchemist has taught us "Your dreams are always close to your heart, but life will make you face obstacles and push you to travel through deserts aimlessly before you can realize that."
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