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The Alchemist
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April 1, 2020
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New School Classics- 1915-2005
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Clio
Aug 11, 2015 rated it liked it  ·  review of another edition
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It's like it's trying to be deep but doesn't come off as quite relevant. ...more
Ellen
"People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of."

This book is about deciding about whether you should follow your dreams (your "Personal Legend") or your practical conscience that tries to persuade you to make the right choices to ensure the security of your future which includes economic security. This novella opens up with a boy who decides to make the decision to follow his Personal Legend before having all of this wisdom explained to him by an old man.

In order to
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Clayton Brannon
Sep 09, 2012 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Great read. Full of little insights. Love the story line. Nice ending. Recommend for every age.
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