Instructions from the Moderator. Please read...

[Rhys]

I finally come up with the Instruction thread because we rarely talk about the book during our classroom discussions. It is important for you to read my instructions every weekend...So here's the list..

1. Reseacrh about the author. The first one who can post a discussion/thread in the discussion board about the author will have additional points.

2. For the second week of July, start reading the first chapter of the book. Immediately start the discussion .Additional points will be given.

3. If you strongly feel like you want to discuss other books. I will gladly allow it in our group.. :)

[Rhys]

4. You are allowed to make comments and reactions regarding my instructions, just no bloody objections..:)

5. Tell your friends to start reading and adding this group...

6. Enjoy reading!

[Carlos]

The Author of The Alchemist is Paulo Coelho. He is from Brazil. He is still alive. He is 65 years old and was born last August 24, 1947 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Coelho concluded that a writer "always wears glasses and never combs his hair" . His first book was Hell Archives. A small publishing house in Brazil printed 900 copies and decided not to reprint it for the failure of Coelho's first books. The Alchemist became the best seller and sell almost 65 million copies and has been translated in 71 languages. Won numerous awards and one of them is a Crystal Award by the World Economic Forum.

A picture of Paulo Coelho:
http://images2.fanpop.com/images/phot...

[Knoll]

Review of the Alchemist,chapter 1
Santiago,dreamed of having his treasures on the pyramid,he was confounded by an old man,to leave all his things and discover his personal legend,only to find out that it will take several years to save money, in order to cross the desert,Santiago,was stuck,working with the merchant
Lesson:we must always discover new things,and face challenges

[Rhys]

Carlos wrote: "The Author of The Alchemist is Paulo Coelho. He is from Brazil. He is still alive. He is 65 years old and was born last August 24, 1947 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Coelho concluded that a writer "al..."

Hi! I appreciate your research about the author...Hope you start reading the book...

If you want, you may discuss other recommended book and post it as a new discussion..:)