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THE ALCHEMIST

THE ALCHEMIST. Book Review By: Mukesh Gupta Vivek Pratap Singh Rathore. Paulo Coelho. Alchemist of words. Born in 1947 in a middle class family. Youth: Hippie Wrote song lyrics Worked as journalist Brazilian writer Man behind the author…. Paulo Coelho.

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THE ALCHEMIST

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  1. THE ALCHEMIST Book Review By: Mukesh Gupta Vivek Pratap Singh Rathore

  2. Paulo Coelho • Alchemist of words. • Born in 1947 in a middle class family. • Youth: Hippie • Wrote song lyrics • Worked as journalist • Brazilian writer • Man behind the author….

  3. Paulo Coelho • Critics praise his poetic, realistic and philosophical style. • “His books have had a life enhancing impact on millions of people”…. The Times , UK • Coelho’s writing is beautifully poetic but his message is what counts…He gives me hope and puts a smile on my face…. Daily Express • Holds Guinness world record….

  4. Other Works • Pilgrimage……Zahir • The Fifth Mountain • Eleven Minutes • Manual of Warrior of Light • The Valkyries • Veronika decides to die

  5. Ins and Outs • Launched in Brazil in 1988 • Translated into 56 languages • Sep 1993 topped the bestseller list in Australia • In 1995 published in Italy • School edition launched in 2003

  6. Ins and Outs • Status of universally admired modern classic. • Its like music….it is beautiful…it is a gift that I envy above all others… Julia Roberts • 3000 copies of “The Alchemist” have been distributed to employees with the aim of re-kindling the reality of own potentiality and growth… The municipality of Arendal

  7. Philosophy When you really want something to happen the whole universe conspires so that your wishes come true. When you carry your heart’s desire- whether it is conventionally right or wrong- it will become right for you because you will make it right for you.

  8. Journey

  9. Journey … • Santiago … enchanted by a dream • Quest for treasure • Insurmountable obstacles • Jewels of wisdom

  10. Santiago • Background • Qualities 1. Risk Taker 2. Decision Making 3. Patience And Perseverance 4. Belief In Self 5. Creative And Social

  11. Quest For Treasure KING • Interpretations- God, Omen, Inner Self • Gift- Urim and Thummim SHOP OWNER • Different Philosophy • Resistant to Change

  12. Quest for Treasure ENGLISHMAN • Universal language • Englishman’s search FATIMA • Twin soul • Power of love

  13. Quest for Treasure ALCHEMIST

  14. Insurmountable obstacles • Lack of self-belief • The first day in Africa • Danger of tribal wars • Leaving oasis • Last part of the journey

  15. Jewels Of Wisdom • Read Omens • Universal language • Happiness of Life • Treasure

  16. Excerpts • Everyone on earth has a treasure that awaits him. • There is only one way to learn- its through action. • Dreams are the language of God. • Every day with itself brings an eternity. • Listen to your heart. It knows all things, because it came from the Soul of the World and it will one day return there.

  17. Excerpts • The world’s greatest lie is that at a certain point in our lives, we loose control of what’s happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate. • Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. • The principle of favorability-When you play cards the first time you are sure to win…Beginner’s luck… • The secret of happiness is to see all the marvels of the world…but never to forget the drops of oil on the spoon.

  18. Afterward by Mukesh Gupta The book is written in such a lucid manner that one feels he is on a journey himself. It can be related to a series of fundamental truths in life that the shepherd boy learnt while going through his share of experiences. Perhaps, the best part of the wisdom gained is how one needs to live the experiences, happy or sad. Living out one’s life is not difficult. Dreams do happen. One needs to believe in them and follow a certain course of action. The Alchemist prompts me to thrive on every moment of my life.

  19. Thank You

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