I’m an atheist and I don’t mind a few mentions, but it just got a bit much for me as suddenly it was all about connecting to God and this higher power was actually the one to direct your personal legend. Until the end when it descends into heavy religious mentions about it all being down to God whether or not you succeed in following your dreams.
This is a wonderful, inspirational and uplifting book for the most part. But I did feel annoyed that there were no female characters of note (I was surprised to discover after I listened to it that this was published in 1988, I honestly thought it was older). I enjoyed his insightful commentary on life as a shepherd, life in the city of Tangiers, his experiences in the desert and at the pyramids. He also learns to see the signs in omens and how others have followed their hearts or not, and what has stopped them. He meets various people along the way, including the mysterious alchemist, and learns many things about himself, about listening to his heart, about overcoming challenges and about never giving up. This journey takes Santiago to Morocco and across the desert to the Egyptian pyramids. He then meets a strange man and embarks on a journey to discover his ‘personal legend’, and to follow his dreams. However, the shepherd, called Santiago, has a dream and goes to a fortune teller to help him decipher it. Their message is poignant and beautifully written, humming with wisdom and insight for all who are ready and willing to receive their words.The Alchemist started off so well, with the story of a young Spanish boy from Andalucia who is perfectly happy roaming the countryside with his flock of sheep and a book. Alchemy is composed of the unedited words of the Guides as they have been channeled through Paul. The author of numerous channeled texts including Beyond the Known: Realization, Paul Selig is one of the foremost spiritual channels in the world. As humanity stands at a crossroads, the voices of The Guides offer insight and a path forward. In Alchemy: A Channeled Text, The Guides offer us a way to engage the transformational process of moving beyond a limited interpretation of the self and into a place of true manifestation. And trust us, if you wish, to direct you only in the ways that you require. Trust yourselves, please, to know each station as it reveals itself to you. Trust yourselves, please, to embark on this journey with us. Order from IndieBound | Barnes & Noble | Amazon | Audible
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