Name: Alchemist - the 25Th Anniversary: A Fable About Following Your Dream (Perennial Classics)
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Author: Paulo Coelho
ISBN: 9780062315007

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Alchemist - the 25Th Anniversary: A Fable About Following Your Dream (Perennial Classics)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Paulo Coelho

Publisher

HarperOne

Year

2014

Language

English

Pages

208

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.1 x 13.2 x 1.3 cm

Weight

0.23 kg.

ISBN13

9780062315007

Edition No.

0025

Synopsis "Alchemist - the 25Th Anniversary: A Fable About Following Your Dream (Perennial Classics) "

An international bestseller Over 80 million copies sold worldwideA PBS Great American Read Top 100 pickA 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.

Paulo Coelho

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Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1947, he worked as a director and playwright, journalist, and composer before dedicating himself to books. Since the publication of his first book, The Pilgrimage (Diary of a Magus), more than 320 million copies of his novels have been sold worldwide. Among his greatest successes is The Alchemist, considered the best-selling Brazilian book of all time. It has been published in 170 countries and translated into 83 languages. Coelho has received notable international honors, such as the Crystal Award from the World Economic Forum, the prestigious Chevalier de l’Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur from the French government, and the Gold Medal of Galicia. Since 2002, he has been a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters, and since 2007, he has served as a United Nations Messenger of Peace.

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