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Santiago an Andalusian shepherd boy dreams of travelling the world in search of the ultimate treasure. He eventually gets to go on his trek, and along the way meets a number of life-experienced men, including the alchemist, that help him finding his true path, how to see and read omens and truly understand the real nature of, and find, treasure - how to realise your dreams.
I'm probably being a bit of a git labelling this as 'contemporary', but I have no 'mystical' shelf and will probably not require one in the future, and indeed it is a nod to how accessible and readable this book is. A mega best selling book that is about the essential wisdom of listening to your heart, and following your dreams, which I don't necessarily agree with, just looking at the millions who 'followed their dreams' only to fail to become a professional sports person, musician etc. But, and it's a good but, Coelho puts forth his case is such a well balanced and interesting spiritual-mystical tale. 7 out of 12.
2022 read; 2005 read
I'm probably being a bit of a git labelling this as 'contemporary', but I have no 'mystical' shelf and will probably not require one in the future, and indeed it is a nod to how accessible and readable this book is. A mega best selling book that is about the essential wisdom of listening to your heart, and following your dreams, which I don't necessarily agree with, just looking at the millions who 'followed their dreams' only to fail to become a professional sports person, musician etc. But, and it's a good but, Coelho puts forth his case is such a well balanced and interesting spiritual-mystical tale. 7 out of 12.
2022 read; 2005 read