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itsjordy 's review for:
The Alchemist
by Paulo Coelho
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I think this book is so beautiful in the way it approaches the themes of personal drive, unrequited achievement and regret, and at its core self-worth.
In the midsts of my own personal struggle with imposter syndrome and the pursuit of long held goals (or goals I think I should have, compared to goals I think others want me to have), the allegories concerning fear of failure or lack of motivation towards completing a goal were a point of reflection.
Near the end of the book I the passage “My heart is afraid that it will have to suffer,” is such a poignant way to express the ways self-doubt can manifest itself to prevent one from becoming what one wants to be. (Your Personal Legend) Overcoming the fear of suffering that you may experience on your personal journey is something that can be stated so easily, but is seemingly insurmountable at times.
Critics seem to discount this book on account of simply applied themes, but sometimes simple, beautiful prose just hits different. Listen to the things your heart used to say before you quieted its voice and go touch some grass. <3
In the midsts of my own personal struggle with imposter syndrome and the pursuit of long held goals (or goals I think I should have, compared to goals I think others want me to have), the allegories concerning fear of failure or lack of motivation towards completing a goal were a point of reflection.
Near the end of the book I the passage “My heart is afraid that it will have to suffer,” is such a poignant way to express the ways self-doubt can manifest itself to prevent one from becoming what one wants to be. (Your Personal Legend) Overcoming the fear of suffering that you may experience on your personal journey is something that can be stated so easily, but is seemingly insurmountable at times.
Critics seem to discount this book on account of simply applied themes, but sometimes simple, beautiful prose just hits different. Listen to the things your heart used to say before you quieted its voice and go touch some grass. <3