The Alchemist (25th Anniversary Edition)

by Paulo Coelho

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

Insightful and thought-provoking, The Alchemist is a wonderfully crafted story that illustrates our desire to unravel the meaning of life through the human experience.

AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • OVER 80 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE

“Translated into 80 languages, the allegory teaches us about dreams, destiny, and the reason we are all here.”—Oprah Daily, “Best Self-Help Books of a Generation”

“It’s a brilliant, magical, life-changing book that continues to blow my mind with its lessons. [...] A remarkable tome.”—Neil Patrick Harris, actor

A special 25th anniversary edition of the extraordinary international bestseller, including a new foreword by Paulo Coelho.

Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom, and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations.

Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different—and far more satisfying—than he ever imagined. Santiago's journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, of recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, most importantly, to follow our dreams.

“A magical little volume.”—San Francisco Chronicle

“[This] Brazilian wizard makes books disappear from stores.”—The New York Times

“A sweetly exotic tale for young and old alike.”—Publishers Weekly

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062315007
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	04/15/2014
Series:	Perennial Classics Series
Edition description:	25th Anniversary Edition
Pages:	208
Sales rank:	395
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 5.00(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

One of the most influential writers of our time, Paulo Coelho is the author of thirty international bestsellers, including The Alchemist, Warrior of the Light, Brida, Veronika Decides to Die, and Eleven Minutes. He is a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters and a United Nations Messenger of Peace. Paulo is the recipient of 115 international prizes and awards, among them, the Chevalier de l'Ordre National de la Légion d'Honneur (Legion of Honor). Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1947, he soon discovered his vocation for writing. He worked as a director, theater actor, songwriter, and journalist. In 1986, a special meeting led him to make the pilgrimage to Saint James Compostela (in Spain). The Road to Santiago was not only a common pilgrimage but a turning point in his existence. A year later, he wrote The Pilgrimage, an autobiographical novel that is considered the beginning of his literary career. He lives in Geneva, Switzerland.

Hometown:

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Date of Birth:

August 24, 1947

Place of Birth:

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Education:

Left law school in second year

Website:

http://www.paulocoelho.com

Editorial Reviews

It’s a brilliant, magical, life-changing book that continues to blow my mind with its lessons. [...] A remarkable tome.” — Neil Patrick Harris, actor

“It changed my whole life. I realized of all of the people who had conspired to get me to this place.” — Pharrell Williams, musician and songwriter

“A wise and inspiring fable about the pilgrimage that life should be.” — M. Scott Peck

“An adventure story full of magic and wisdom.” — Rudolfo Anaya, author of Bless Me, Ultima

“A touching, inspiring fable.” — Indianapolis Star

“A magical little volume.” — San Francisco Chronicle

“[This] Brazilian wizard makes books disappear from stores.” — New York Times

“[His] books have had a life-enchanting effect on millions of people.” — London Times

“A beautiful story with a pointed message for every reader.” — Joseph Girzone, author of Joshua

“As memorable and meaningful as Saint-Exupery’s The Little Prince.” — Austin American-Statesman

“A sweetly exotic tale for young and old alike.” — Publishers Weekly

“A most tender and gentle story. It is a rare gem of a book.” — Gerald G. Jampolsky, M.D., co-author of Change Our Mind, Change Your Life

“An entrepreneurial tale of universal wisdom we can apply to the business of our own lives.” — Spencer Johnson, M.D., co-author of The One-Minute Manager

“A remarkable tale about the most magical of all journeys: the quest to fulfill one’s destiny.” — Anthony Robbins, author of Awaken the Giant Within

From the Publisher

A beautiful story with a pointed message for every reader.

Joseph Girzone

A wise and inspiring fable about the pilgrimage that life should be.

M. Scott Peck

An adventure story full of magic and wisdom.

Rudolfo Anaya

it changed my whole life. I realized of all of the people who had conspired to get me to this place.

PHARRELL WILLIAMS

A magical little volume.

San Francisco Chronicle

A magical little volume.

San Francisco Chronicle

[His] books have had a life-enchanting effect on millions of people.

London Times

It’s a brilliant, magical, life-changing book that continues to blow my mind with its lessons. [...] A remarkable tome.

NEIL PATRICK HARRIS

As memorable and meaningful as Saint-Exupery’s The Little Prince.

Austin American-Statesman

A remarkable tale about the most magical of all journeys: the quest to fulfill one’s destiny.

Anthony Robbins

A most tender and gentle story. It is a rare gem of a book.

Gerald G. Jampolsky

A touching, inspiring fable.

Indianapolis Star

[This] Brazilian wizard makes books disappear from stores.

New York Times

An entrepreneurial tale of universal wisdom we can apply to the business of our own lives.

Spencer Johnson

[His] books have had a life-enchanting effect on millions of people.

London Times