Book review

“If someone isn’t what others want them to be, the others become angry. Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own.”Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

“Love is not to be found in someone else but in ourselves; we simply awaken it. But in order to do that, we need the other person.”Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

“One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving.” Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

INTERVIEW!

1) What does The Alchemist teach?

Sabina: Coelho transfers the problem of human destiny to the plane of modernity. The prose writer draws attention to the fact that it is difficult for a person of any age and social status to overcome the stereotypes and opinion of society. Often, a person knows what can make him happy, but he refuses to realize his dream because of the fear of condemnation, lack of support among the environment, including loved ones, fear of losing what he has. For example, it is easier for a crystal merchant to find excuses and create visible reasons than to take a chance and follow his dream.

Hamida: The story of Santiago is an occasion for every person to think: am I doing what really makes me happy? Using the example of a shepherd from Andalusia, you can learn to defend your life position, follow your talents and destiny, despite possible difficulties. Explanation of the book’s ending

Hamida: The story of Santiago is an occasion for every person to think: am I doing what really makes me happy? Using the example of a shepherd from Andalusia, you can learn to defend your life position, follow your talents and destiny, despite possible difficulties. Explanation of the book’s ending

The deserters who took the young man prisoner angrily ridiculed the shepherd’s naivety. In this case, Santiago must find the strength to resist not only internal disappointment (he believed in what turned out to be untrue), but also universal condemnation. This episode teaches us to be persistent and find the strength not to break even the turning points in life.