Even if you haven't read a lot about metaphysics, religion or anything of the sorts, you'll find that the language Coelho uses is easy to understand. He makes his message very clear in the book; you don't have to struggle to see what the main character is thinking or what he was talking about when he first met the glass merchant. It is all within your reach, a treasure that is your for the taking.
The story line in itself is also simple. Santiago, a young shepherd boy, goes to a gypsy to find the meaning of a dream, and she tells him he will find a great treasure. From there, Santiago sets off on a quest that will change his life and the lives of those around him, learning about passion, perseverance, purpose and dreams in the process.
This book has some remarkable quotes. When I first picked it up, I found myself scribbling them down in an adjacent notebook as they popped up. Here are some of my personal favorites:
“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.”
“Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.”
“The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.”
“Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own.”
“Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams, because every second of the search is a second's encounter with God and with eternity.”
And these are only a few of the many great quotes in the book! Pick up this book today. You'll be glad you did.
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