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The Alchemist

Paulo Coelho

Why we're reading this: Santiago is 17 or 18 years old at the start of the book so it fits in with teenage protagonist theme
[close] Santiago is 17 or 18 years old at the start of the book so it fits in with teenage protagonist theme

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Apr 15, 2012 Vicki rated it it was amazing

Shelves: contemporary, pages_101-200, fantasy, audiobook, adventure, wheels-8

I loved this! I haven't read it before because I honestly didn't think I'd care for it. It's beautiful and it reads like a fable.

Recommendation: Read it and enjoy it! ...more

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Jun 13, 2012 Michelle rated it really liked it

Shelves: classics, my-library

I really liked this book. It's simple but good and has a message worth being reminded of. Also I was just coming off of reading Year of the Flood by Atwood, so I was a bit overwhelmed by that. This book was the perfect amount of charming. ...more

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May 09, 2012 Brie rated it really liked it

Shelves: thought-provoking, inspirational

WOW. I have heard nothing but rave reviews for this book, but none of them prepared me for the wave of inspiration I experienced after it was finished. Maybe I found this journey so enlightening because of my own faith and belief in God's plan. Either way, I recommend this book to anyone looking for inspiration, motivation, and their own Personal Legend. ...more

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