![]() ![]() ![]() From his journey, he finds treasure in his new experiences as well as a budding romance. Though he faces many obstacles, including losing all his money (three times!) and accidentally getting involved in tribal warfare, he draws on his courage and determination to overcome them all. The novel chronicles the story of Santiago, a young Andalusian shepherd who, inspired by a recurring dream of his destined “Personal Legend,” decides to leave his life of wandering in order to travel to the Egyptian pyramids. Whether you’re ready to brave the storm or you’d prefer some encouragement first, “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho (pronounced co-AIL-you) offers an elegantly crafted fable on how to “realize your destiny,” as long as you can overlook its prominent flaws.Īs an international bestseller with editions in 67 languages, the novel has become a cultural phenomenon, with vocal fans like Bill Clinton and Will Smith, and has even wound up on high school curriculums. Who wouldn’t want to live out their dream? As a new quarter begins, we all hope to achieve success (even as we enroll in 22 units). ![]()
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