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If ever you have looked at your life as an adventure in which the world around you acts as the backdrop to the story of your dreams, then you should have a look at "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho.  The story starts in Spain with a shepherd boy called Santiago who begins his life's journey to find a treasure. We travel with Santiago as he learns the wisdom of listening to one's heart, and following one's dreams. 

I found Paulo's writing easy to read and his imagery compelling. From the first page there are omens, subtly leading the reader, nudging you to remember what it is you already know.  From the simplest ideas to the deepest intuitions, we are taken on a journey through life and forced to acknowledge a new perspective.

It is the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting! This is what we are told.  Rocket science? Obvious! But how often we forget when we are deep within the forest of our own drama. It is the knowledge buried behind the words, the lessons hidden between the lines, the omens carefully placed on the pages of "The Alchemist" that we must find.

There must be a language that doesn't depend on words.  I think that Paulo Coelho is right. And it is this language that he describes so well, using words that we already know!

Go here for The Fifth Mountain - the latest by Coelho

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