The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

I just finished reading this book. There is so much to learn from this novel it’s incredible. I definitely have to read it over, but in one day. The Alchemist is inspiring and uplifting. The spiritual references and analogies make it much more meaningful, and are written in such a way that can apply to people of various beliefs.

I’m at a point in my life where I need to be pushed. I need to be told that hard work, and risk taking will pay off. That there are things that I must let go of in order to progress, and that change can in fact be a good thing. This novel does that. I’m extremely happy I read this book and I have a feeling I’ll re-read it several times.

Definitely a great note to start my semester on.