for this assignament i've chosen a book which is from a very popular writer from Brazil, he still alive, and the book is called "The Alchemist". This story, dazzling in its powerful simplicity and inspiring wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried in the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself king, and an alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest. No one knows what the treasure is, or if Santiago will be able to surmount the obstacles along the way. But what starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a discovery of the treasures found within. Lush, evocative, and deeply humane, the story of Santiago is an eternal testament to the transforming power of our dreams and the importance of listening to our hearts.
I chose this story because it reflects that life experiences are changed and shaped based on who we meet, what we experience, how we learn, and how we apply the new information to our lives and our realities.
the wikipedia link to learn more about the book i 've choosen is:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Alchemist_(novel)
to obtain more information about this great author please visit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paulo_Coelho
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