Tuesday, November 3, 2009
The Alchemist
I have just started reading this much recommended book by Paulo Coelho. It was given to me by a friend but I was also interested in the comments made on Coelho by Ken Robinson in his book about Epiphanies. Coelho's parents did not want him to become a writer and they had him admitted to a mental hospital where he underwent 3 courses of ECT. Now thats what I call suffering for your art.
Luckily the experience did not put him off and he went on to become a major writer.
Well must go and start reading.
Ciao
Grant
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would be kind to share the highlights of that particular book once you've done reading it? please.
Hi Manolo
The main plot is that a simple shepherd boy sets out on a journey to discover a great treasure. In the end it takes him back to where he started after many travels. Its a great motivational book
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