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Dear Paulo, if it is not, “The Alchemist” should be on the list of books you have to read before you die! It touches my heart every time I read it. For those of you who have not yet….take this very generous offer of Paulo Coelho and read it, it will change the way you look at life…..forever! Love, Paul
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Dear Paulo,
I write from Nairobi, Kenya. A most amazing thing happen to me. About four months ago, I was in a situation where I nearly died. The doctors were able to revive me and I am now back to health. I started to think about life - that there must be more to it than what I have now. I thought of all the people I consider successful or heroes and they all seemed to do it very effortlessly. I knew there must be something they do that I don’t, and so I started to learn more. First came across the famous, the Secret, and on and on, and I trawled the Internet for information. So much information is available, and its amazing that not so many people know about the power they hold within.
Last saturday, I saw The Alchemist and bought it with no idea of what the book was about - i usually buy books but it cannot have been a random chance that when i began to read it was startling. That this book should come my way at exactly the time when Im trying to be more conscious of the universe and harness its endless powers?
Thank you.
I have past a hell in the past seven months that noone on earth should pass. I have had my entire home city turned against me, and on top of it all I have been poisoned three times. I plan to leave Toronto, CAnada for good. I plan to move to europe.
I truly believe What Paulo coehlo’s Alchemist says to the boy santiago. If you really want something the whole universe conspires in helping to achieve that what it is you want.
I hope I can start new!
Dear Helder Lazaro,
I wish you all the best in the world. May your dreams come true and may God erase all the terrible moments you’ve been through.
love
Agnieszka
Tiempo a tras lei este libro, que es muy bueno. Es increíble el soporte que le das via internet. Felicidades por crear literatura interesante.
Dear Paulo,
what does it mean to be a Lightworker? I was told that I’m a powerful one yet I feel weak all my life. There is moments lately where I kinda sense my stregnth from within. Does being beat-up all my life helped in guiding me? Was I being beat-up only to find my way to get stronger?
I agree with Paul from Austria very much. Several days ago, I was just thinking that it would be so nice if everyone on this Earth would have chance to read Mr. Coelho’s books so that the world becomes better place. For me they are really gidance for life.
love
Wow, this is a great news, I’m happy that someone understand how much is important to modernize the way of thinking and of acting thanks to internet, which is a wonderful communications medium…and that someone is you, absolutely awesome Paulo, thanks for the opportunity!!
I hope to attend “La Milanesiana 2008″ in July, I’d really love to have the chance to see you and maybe also to shake hands with you.
Greetings from Bologna, Italy.
John, I am so sorry (but also pleased) to hear your story. You should not believe that being as you say “beaten up” all your life was necessary for you to become stronger. Important is “here & now” and if you can now forgive those who beat you up, you will gain strength from the love you send out from your heart. It is very very hard to do this, but believe me, it works. I wish you a future free of violence and full of love…you deserve it. God bless you, Love & Light, Paul
Chieko, spread the word…and maybe a miracle will happen, Love & Light, Paul
Reading THE ALCHEMIST
Reading THE ALCHEMIST always brings me different thoughts. I have read it for many many times, in CHINESE and in ENGLISH edition. I am getting more and more confident, and believing what I’m doing now is correct. Every time I read it, the energy brings me the new thoughts and makes me follow my dreams without doubt. Million thanks, dear Coelho.
THE ALCHEMIST WAS THE FIRST BOOK THAT I READ FROM PAULO. I WAS BOTH CONFUSED AND SUPRRISED BY MY OWN THOUGTS IN MY MIND. IT MADE ME THINK,SEARCH FOR ANSWERS,THOUGT OF MYSELF AND THE WORLD AROUND ME. THE PROCESS IS STILL GOING ON IN MY MIND. THANK YOU PAULO FOR THAT
Thank you! This book has pulled me back to life.
I had a lot of problems in school, and doubts & questions about religion. I began saving sleeping pills for suicide and I made the decision to stay home and not go out. I lived like that for almost two years.
By chance this book came to my hands and it made me realize that I have been a coward.
I am now back in the place we call ’society’. Things aren’t exactly going my way, but I now take it as a challenge. Again, thank you for writing this book.
thanks mr. Paulo. your books have always been helping me and changing in my life possitively espicially after I moved from my country Syria to USA.
10 years ago I read alchemist ,I was suprised ,how com somewone new the main answer to whole questions. I wrote my way of seeing the poant of book in school papers. today when I em just 10 years older I just finish reading Zahir. I now everiting that is writen I understand everiting but I sttil cant live it .Imm still to yong to stuppid . I hope I´ll found what I look for before 10 years pass.
Dear Jelena, but you are living (your personal legend) it and you are definitely not stupid. On the contrary, and for one who has written a dissertation on the book for your studies, you will certainly have understood the “point” very well indeed. It’s funny (peculiar) but I think that this is the mistake many (perhaps most) of us make, we are always looking for something more, something larger, something more extravagant…when in fact the true miracle of life is right under our noses ;) Believe dear Jelena, you are “living it” your personal legend. Love & Light to you, Paul (and ALL of course)
It is important to feed the soul, isn´t it?
It is important to spend time listening to your soul (to know with which food our soul feels better).
Some people say to this: “Oh yes, that is important”. But the say that, usually, just once a week, when they go to mass. And they say “Yes”, “Amén” and another words, just with their lips. They become very serious in that regard, very saints and apparently illuminated and convinced when someone is talking to them about God, the Truth, etc. But, when the mass is finished, they return to their homes, and forget what they have heard. Till the next mass or the next five minutes listening to someone talking about God.
But the Warriors of Light are listening all the time, they know what their souls need to be fed. All the time.
This is a Blessing.
This Blessing, can lead you to suffer so much. Never resting. Even for years, and years.
This is a part of the Way.
Six years. Maybe more. But before that, I was not Alive, and that is worst than Living what Light sometimes requires us to Live.
I´m going to have a break now. I know what my soul wants, but I´m going to have a break. And I will be Alive in the meantime.
There is no point in insisting nor doing stupid things. God already know me.
Light, I Love You.
Love.
Dear Paul,thanks for your good will to usure me in something that is fact,but the fact is also that I am, as well as you just a human ,with fears witch are not geting smaller while Imm geting older.It is true , I have two miracles growing beside me ,and they make me fear even more but I hope I´ll know how to fight with it.With my regards.
I read The Alchemist after Veronica Decides to Die. Well, I honestly thought that your book was too simple to be told, too easy to catch the story. After finishing Veronica, I have to confess. I WAS SO SO WRONG!!!! At the first glance, your book has simple words to make people understand BUT those simple words are really strong and deep in meaning. I’ve become your huge fans and been addicted to. Your books are on my first list when I am on book-shopping. You are great! Inspirational! you are man of the year! Salut!!!
I read the alchemist when i was 14 years old, and I loved it. I was surprise over the fact that I actually understood it. I leart a lot from it, and for that I thank you! :)
dear paulo
i am from south india. i want to tell a miracle news .. if you hear ok .. or you must know it. It was NADI JYOTISHAM.. is an ancient method of recording data.The origin of the Nadi astrology can be traced back to approximately 2000 years ago. In majorly south india .. it is real miracle… they are old manuscripts written on palm leaves …. the leaves readers only can read them. they take only thumb impression of us only , then any leave match .. we can know our full biodata with names also… with only one thumb impression.. You can learn more from internet Search ” Nadi astrology ” in google .. or try it nadi-astrology.org … i see it.. other wise i cant belive it.. urs srinivas … meghanapapa@yahoo.co.in ..
Meses atras leí el Alquimista y me encanto mucho, sobre todo porque yo misma quede con la duaa si acaso estaría cupliendo mi lyenda personal o la había postergado por razones que quizas no valian la pena…. Días atras termine de leer Brida y vaya que ganas dan de aprender magia y podar escuchar los espiritus del mundo y encontrar a mi otra parte; además yo siemrpe he creido en la reencarnacion y que tocará ese tema me gusto…..
Ahora sigo con ” El peregrino” el cual por las pocas paginas que llevo lo he encontrado genial…..
Un abrazo grande desde Chile y animos para que siga escribiendo obras tan fascinante…
Caroline…
Dear Paulo,
Please thank Harper Collins for making this free electronic edition of the Alchemist. I read it a few years ago and reread it at least once a year. I recommend it to everyone I know and now I give them this link while they wait for their printed copy.
I agree with some of you who mentioned that this should be one of the books you should read before you die and I will add that everyone should read it before finishing high school. It will make an excellent graduation gift.
Thanks Paulo,
Clary
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Hi paulo !
another greta first this, your expereiment of sharing for free; appealing to the good in huamns, that if are benefitting from it, they may as well pay for it. and as the data proves, u have been succefful in putting your faith in the good in man, that way not only u have benefitted ( even materailly by increased sales, but whole of huamnity, the world at large is made up of people who are more good than bad, your little experiment is a proof )
even thought of sharing the wisedom of the alchemist with your admireres in the form of a device, if u ever wish to, allow me to be part of the team.
love
aditya
Life made no sense if we do not Forgive others.
Dear Paulo,
I am from Romania and I just want to share my happy thoughts with you. I’ve read five of your books and I just need more because is nice to see that another person can share my ideas and my way of thinking.
I must say that I don’t agree with everything the writer inside you says in those books maybe because I don’t have enough experience, but they (the books) came to me in o period of time in witch I was (and I still am) searching for…myself. I found in them some kind of guide, some kind of wisdom and I must thank you for that.
I feel a lot of joy because I could write to you and because you’ll probably read my words.
I wish you great inspiration and inner peace.
Respectfully, Mihaela :)
Dear Paulo,
Last evening I went to Palacio de Valdecarzana in Aviles, Asturias to see the 20th aniversary of the Alchemist exhibition. I really liked and Im sure you´ll like it too. Specially the big pic of you. You look stunning.
I saw at the lobby a civil servant just checking names and giving tickets for your public interview at the teatro Palacio Valdés but she said that all was reserved and It was impossible to give me just 2. It was a very sad moment for me, and surely It will be next friday knowing that you´re in my city but burocracy did not want to be there. I looked at the words written next to me in the room “Cuando deseas algo con todas tus fuerzas, el universo conspira para que lo consigas”(When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.), I wish the universe could conspire for this.
Enjoy your visit in Asturias, my thoughts will be with you.
Raquel-
Querido Paolo,
Hoy te escribo por primera vez para decirte todo lo que lo no me atrevi a decir esta mañana… Trabajo en un Hotel en Barcelona, donde has estado alojado estos dias,no dire el nombre ya que aun no te has ido, la verdad ha sido un placer verte y una estupidez por mi parte el no decirte nada, primero por que no sabia que decir y segundo porque por politica de empresa no tenemos permitido molestar a los clientes, asi que ni una firmita te pedi!!! Bueno, primero quiero que sepas que trabajo ahi de supervisora de habitaciones, y hoy cuando la camarera entró a limpiar la tuya me llamo porque sabia que queria conocerte, asi que para alli fui, quizas me recuerdes,(en ese momento tu amiga hablaba por telefono por que se habia equivocado de maleta y como te reias!!)bueno,me conforme con verte y con ver a la persona que ha llenado tantas horas de mi vida y sin ni siquiera saberlo ha ayudado a crear el mundo maravilloso que me rodea.
El primer libro que leí, creo que como casi todos fue el alquimista, y ahora que es su 20 aniversario quiero desearte muchas felicidades y espero que sigas llenando nuestras vidas de esa magia que solo tu sabes hacernos llegar a traves de tus letras.
Prometo que la proxima vez que nos encontremos, que estoy segura de que nos encontraremos, te hablare.
Dear Raquel,
Paulo has helped the universe to help us a little ;) by his intention to broadcast this unique event. We can place our questions to him via seesmic (button below) and if we are lucky, he will have an answer for us tomorrow. He comes to my town once a year also, but it’s an exclusive event and only the best of the best are allowed in ;-( so I know how you feel. Don’t give up.
I cross my fingers for you and wish you good luck.
Love, Paul
Dear Love, I loved your post here, and you are so right in that we WOLs cannot rest here & now, but we will one day. I praise you for your courage and belief in the good fight. You are truly a WOL. Love, Paul
Dear Paulo, thank you for The Alchemist!
Happy Happy Anniversary of the book!
It changed my life.
Peace and Love
Dear Paulo,
I write from Indonesia. I read Alchemist three years ago. A friend of mine lent it. I read it for all night long, and finished it in the next morning. I discouraged at that moment. Since, I’ve thought what I had done was in vain, and I could not achieve anything better in my life.
By reading it, I could brought my spirit back. I know the reason why I’m here. What I should do with my short life and what is my life goal.
This book inspired me much. Everytime I discourage, I read that book again. And, hmm… I also read your book, “Like The Flowing River” and your other books.
I hope you are able to visit to Indonesia, one day.
Kind regards
Novi
Dear Paul,
Thank you for your kind words,
It is good to have the opportunity to write here, isn´t it?
Thanks also to Paulo, for all the time he has to stay in front of the computer ;). And sorry! :)
Love.
Querido Amigo, Paulo
Ouvi atentamente a tua entrevista em espanhol em comemoração aos vinte anos do ALQUIMISTA, que, por sinal, não tem idade, pois permanecerá e o TEMPO vai nos mostrar isso. De tudo que ouvi - e tudo me marcou - fixaram-me no espírito a questão do “conflito existencial”; a valorização da AMIZADE e o “ÁGAPE”, esse AMOR INCONDICIONAL DE DEUS por seus filhos, sejam “pródigos”, ou não. E ao confessar que eras LIVRE porque estavas comprometido, percebi o quão é profunda tua BUSCA e também a de todos nós, desde que…seja feita com o CORAÇÃO! Prossigamos que a estrada ainda é longa…ABRAÇOS TERNOS!
Só para encerrar: comprometo-me com o seu IDEAL, não para a exaltação dos nossos egos tão ínfimos, passageiros, mas para que muitos dos IRMÃOS que nos lêem possam captar, melhor dizendo, capturar nesse UNIVERSO DA MENTE, sua própria TRILHA ESPIRITUAL que, ao final de tudo é o que realmente importa! AFETO IMENSO
excellent works paulo,,,but hey people when last time you give stranger any of your time or soul??when last time you said i love you for presious kid u know????it will make no difference in the wrld if dont get up and deliver piece of our soul to the world !!
kisses from israel for you paulo
aya (arabian israeli) !!
Dear Paulo C,
I read “The Alchemist” many years ago. Then, I almost forgot everything about it and only remembered that the story was about a boy, magic…a desert.
For almost four years I have had all my books away from me, packed in boxes, including this one.
This gift from you is great! To have the opportunity to read again the book! And I did it.
You put this present in my lap!
Thank you
G
On 29 Feb (the hidden day for most years) I randomly came across Warrior of the Light at the local library. I read the book 4 times over that weekend. Then I searched out my battered copy of The Alchemist. I have had it for many, many years and have read it numerous times. But the lessons were lost to me for a long time. For the last 3 months I have been trying to live a better existence. But as it says, when you have been sleeping a long time, it is only right to wake slowly. I look forward to refinding my path and learning to live and love again. It is a slow process and I have already faced a number of challenges but with perseverance, I anticipate I will succeed.
Thank you so much for your writings and providing the inspiration to try so much harder in living a good and full life.
This morning I had a strange dream.
I do not remember everything just some images and some things.
There was a strange place, and the statue made of stone of an angel. The statue was about the same size of a human being. This angel made of stone was in a place like a big garden, and he was very sad. Big wings, sad face, long robe and, his hands. His hands were in her Heart. I think the statue was crying. Like if the statue were not alive.
Then someone, I think it was a child went to his father holding a few pictures in his hands and he gave the pictures to his father (who was in charge of something)
They were pictures of the angel and the father said: “No tenemos por qué pintarlo tan feo” (we do not need to show him (the angel, the stone statue of the angel) so bad or ugly). Then, they looked at the inmóvil statue. The father said to the boy he was sad because he did something wrong, that´s why he was crying and looked so sad with his hands crossed over an alive heart. He said something about he (the angel) was given certain knowledge … El árbol del Bien y del Mal if I remember well. The father mentioned the name “Lucifer” and, when he said that name, all of a sudden, the inmovil statue was touched with a quick glimpse of life. Like if the angel (good or bad, I don´t know) had awaken.
Then I saw the angel flying, acroos a small town, between humans. At the same time. And I don´t know if he was a good angel or a bad one; all I know is that, when I awoke this morning, again, I was so scared.
To feel protected, I said in a loud voice: “Por favor, Arcángel San Miguel, protégeme”. Then I heard a voice within me asking me something, like a small promise to be protected from that “bad” angel. HE asked me to stop going to a blog I have been visiting. And I promised Him to do so.
But I love the person who has been writing for the Universe. I Love the Spirit. I don´t understand why I cannot visit that place anymore, but I have promised. However, I can remember his words and his touch.
I hope to see him again. Maybe in another place, under another picture.
If the angel made something “bad”, that was done for Love. And we have already paid for that. Even “Evil” wants to be Forgiven.
***
When I woke up again, I saw my guardian angel sat closed to my bed, in front of the window. So beautiful.
At the moment I woke up, I saw Him, and the Light was iluminating Him from the window :). Then He looked to the direction of the Light. I can see His face.
He stood patiently there, waiting for me.
This time, I got up and the fear was gone.
Dear Love,
Quote “Even Evil wants to be Forgiven” Unquote
What lovely words, and I believe this is so true.
Thank you for this Gem, and pleasant dreams…
Love, Paul
When will you come in Serbia again?Big kiss for the best writer on the world
Dear Paul from Austria,
Thanks for your support crossing your fingers and wishing me luck. Eventually the universe conspired and I could get two tickets for the Aviles event thanks to a fairy called Paula ;).
Evenmore, I was really pleased when the theatre workers showed me the place where i had to sit down. I had Paulo just one metre from me, behind the stage (the chair and table where he sat was just over the hedge of the stage).
It was very special for me and I really got the inner message and feel the powerful peace that Paulo gives to the people.
Thanks for all, I´ve never ever doubt again about the universe conspiracy :)
Thank you so much for making this available to loads! :)
Can anyone tell me what happened to Nicholai’s brother, Paulo please?
Just curious.
Thanks in millions Paulo for sharing your great writings.. I posted them on my blog..
I read most of them and I’m working on the ‘Witch of Portobello’ these days..
IYM
01- Ami
02- Lumiere
03- Combat
04- Histoire
05- Experiences
06- Miracles
07- Intuition
08- Silence
09- Transformation
10- Espoir
Merci du fond du coeur, Paulo
Dear Raquel, I am so happy for you. I felt your desire to see Paulo live in your home town, and so apparently did the universe…;) Keep the faith dear Raquel and love will guide you.
Love & Faith, Paul
i`m syrian in paris
i was longing 2 get out and see the world around me,that was until i read ur book (alchemist),and the angle with which i used to see the things has changed 4 ever….now i know that the truth is closer than ever 2 the one who wants it……
thank u from all my heart…..