The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho - Book Review
Hello and welcome to another CanIndian Channel feature. Today I will be reviewing one of my favourite inspirational book - The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. You must have heard Will Smith or Amitabh Bachchan referencing contexts from this books. This book was published in 1988 and has sold over 20 million copies.
In a nutshell the moral of this book is “we give up on our dreams too easily, yet the universe is always ready to help us fulfill them”. It’s a short but extremely interesting story spanning on 163 pages.
Thank you for watching this video. I am in a process of adding the audio book to this presentation. Please check back soon or leave me a comment and I will notify you when its uploaded.
Excerpts taken from:
www.sparknotes.com/lit/the-al...
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Alchemy is a definite process of transformation. An Alchemist then, is someone who has mastered the art and science of transformation. At a gross level, alchemy is illustrated by the transformation of low grade, heavy and gross metals, like lead, into a metal of highest vibration and import, gold. At a spiritual or human level, alchemy is the process through which a human will endure the wrenching process of; calcination, dissolution, separation, and the intense heat, pressure and darkness of conjunction, fermentation, and finally the coming back into light and life of; distillation and coagulation. Alchemy then, is the divine process of transformation of a human being into their divine emanation here on earth. It is a profound process. It is why Santiago was raised up with his dreams, and then humbled several times as his old self and beliefs were burnt out of him, until finally, he is brought back anew, to see and experience the world in all of its divine grace and beauty. That's why he is an Alchemist.
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3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Matthew I am going to pin your comment for other to view
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2 жыл бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
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@mahirali4045
Жыл бұрын
Wow 😲
My favorite line from this book comes when he's returned to Spain and is speaking with God and says he could have gone without being beaten in front of the pyramids. And the wind simply replies, then you would have never seen the pyramids.
@robbmorris7790
2 жыл бұрын
Lol! Good point! :)
@_Makunyane
Жыл бұрын
"They are beauticul aren't they" 🤣
Great book review! You just brought me back to the time when I listened to this book. One of my favorite novels. It helped me to decide to pursue my dreams instead of material things or people (girlfriend). Then, the universe provided me with all I needed to keep moving forward; things and people. I LOVE the moral of the story “we give up on our dreams too easily, yet the universe is always ready to help us fulfill them”. Great job, my friend!
@CanIndianChannel
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment and reminding us about following our personal legend
This is the best summary I had seen ever... I completely understand the story completely
@CanIndianChannel
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Shalini :), you just made my day!
@dalaldalal1036
4 жыл бұрын
@@CanIndianChannel please i want the context *situation *of Paulho Coelho in this novel
@khizarabid8414
4 жыл бұрын
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Thank you. Just finished the book. I thought i might misunderstand something so came here. For me that man who beat him is the answer to his dream(getting the treasure). Like in real life we might be hurt, tired and rejected, but if we stand for our dreams, we can possibly reach them!
@CanIndianChannel
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely yes I have similar intrepretation as you that the man who beat him is the answer to his dream
Huge amount of effort!! Much appreciated 👏🏻
@CanIndianChannel
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Sarath
Damn, now this book makes way too much sense. I can relate 120% to all of it ...
@CanIndianChannel
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nikolay...yeah follow your personal legend
Amazing review that you did here. Well done!!! This was extremely helpful.
@CanIndianChannel
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Stephen!
I thought you did a great job unpacking the complexities, a love story, and life simplicities captured within The Alchemist. I appreciated your approach to give your personal encounter with the book, intentional illustrations, and deliverance of a step-by-step approach to summarize the dreams, goals, and ideas buried within the pages. Well done. Well done! Peace be with you.
@CanIndianChannel
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Cecil, I really appreciate you taking the time and giving me valuable feedback.
Very clear and concise communication about a very great Novel!
@CanIndianChannel
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Brian!
Thanks Man! Creative and helpful review 👏
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3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Ramya!
I loved this review ❤ convinced me to finally read it ( not that I needed much convincing). It’s been sitting on my shelf far too long.
@CanIndianChannel
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Wanna
I just finished this book today and searched for some illustrations and found yours. 💕 I had the same expression for this book like you, it doesn't make you feel sleepy because it really makes you hooked and excited for what will happen next. To be honest, I haven't read a novel for years cos' I'm busy studying. But I just felt like I want to learn something new and I found the perfect book 💕 I love it!! PS. Can you recommend other good novels? Thank you.
@CanIndianChannel
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Cams, I dont usually read novel as I lose interest in them after a few pages. Although I am a huge fan of Ayn Rand (Atlas Shrugged) so would highly recommend them. Thanks you for your comment and like. Look forward to your review on the Ayns books
@sanctaflorance8398
2 жыл бұрын
I read the book 3 years ago but its still in my mind as fresh as flower.
@venusmorningstar2462
2 жыл бұрын
'la Prophecie des Andes' french for 'the Celestine Prophecy', a visionary and mystic Tale marrying emotional intelligence , mental health, & evolutionnary science , that's much deeper and really life changing on its own way.
Just finished reading this book and yes it has an amazing story with many lessons to learn to improve our lives. Thanks for the summarized video.
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4 жыл бұрын
thanks for the comment :)
Splendid book and review ...this book teach you how to face topsy turvy of your life ....and how universe try to achieve our dream .... Awesome book 🙏
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3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Ayush, yes this book has been very important in my life. #followyourpersonallegend
Excellent work👍
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4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Fatima!!
I seen plethora of videos regarding on The alchemist book But your explanation give exact summary exactly I was completed this book n searching for illustrations video Your video n explanation gives 99.9% summary. Keep do more we will support 🙂
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Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Kalyan! Your kind words means a lot to me
Very Nicely explained. Very well done
@CanIndianChannel
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Abhilasha!
Great job! Thx
Plz send the link of audio book of alchemist
@CanIndianChannel
4 жыл бұрын
kzread.info/dash/bejne/ga6hwbBxo9TboLw.html
Nice summary with lessons learned
@CanIndianChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
I love this I like to read books
@CanIndianChannel
6 жыл бұрын
Rose Marie thank you Rose. Its probably one of the best books I have read. Very magical.
This is a great summation of The Alchemist. The Alchemist is my all time favorite book. I've read it several times, but the first time, I read it straight through without even a bathroom break. That's how intrigued I was. The wisdom therein has helped me accomplish many things in life. Thank you for this post.
@CanIndianChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Robb! I agree I had the same experience, I read the book from start to finish.
Thank you for this ! The audio book is 4hours long 😊😊 Thank you 😊
@CanIndianChannel
2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome matt
Which software you are using for animation ? Please tell me
@CanIndianChannel
4 жыл бұрын
I use videoscribe and then use Sony Vega for additional animation and voice over
Great
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It is beautiful 📖book review and Ilustration 👀👂👂👂👂🌞👌
@CanIndianChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
Great effort bro...
@CanIndianChannel
4 жыл бұрын
thank you so much bhai!
Nice one , 👍thanks a lot 🙏
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4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Rudraksha!
how you made the video? do you use any app or software?
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3 жыл бұрын
Hi Wina, using videoscribe
Hello @CAN-IN My son 12 years wants to read this book, do you recommend for his age.?
@CanIndianChannel
3 жыл бұрын
Hi yes he will really enjoy it
@fabys4973
3 жыл бұрын
@@CanIndianChannel thanks for your answer. I will read too.
@CanIndianChannel
3 жыл бұрын
@@fabys4973 you are welcome.
@talktherapyla
3 жыл бұрын
My son and I just listened to the audio - 20 min before bed. My son is 7 1/2.
great review
@CanIndianChannel
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
Excellent review
@CanIndianChannel
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Anant!
Good review 👍
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3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Muhammed!
Great book review
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3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Nidhi!
Summary is complete copy of Sparknotes?
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4 жыл бұрын
No it's not, just an amalgamation of my thoughts and some other reviewers in my MBA course
The Alchemist doesn't deserve that much the hype and the publicity that it has taken, I would recommend another book 'la Prophecie des Andes' french for 'the Celestine Prophecy', a visionary and mystic Tale marrying emotional intelligence , mental health, & evolutionnary science , that's much deeper and really life changing on its own way.
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2 жыл бұрын
I will definitely check the book you recommended thanks so much
u just read the plot overview from sparknotes
@CanIndianChannel
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Kayla, yes!
A correction. Santiago doesn't travel with the Englishman, he travells with the Alchemist.
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4 жыл бұрын
Hey thank you, you are correct!
@menoverse7518
4 жыл бұрын
@@CanIndianChannel You are welcome :)
@antaresatlantis6785
4 жыл бұрын
HE TRAVELS WITH THE ENGLISH MAN THROUGH THE DESERT. AND THEN HE TRAVELS WITH THE ALCHEMIST THROUGH THE LAST LEG OF HIS JOURNEY TO THE MONKS PLACE
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4 жыл бұрын
@@antaresatlantis6785 yes thanks I missed that
Wait but didn't he go with the Alchemist who was 200 years old
@CanIndianChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Yes you are correct
i loved it.
@CanIndianChannel
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Satish
Bro did u have flue while recording
@CanIndianChannel
3 жыл бұрын
I did bro, thankfully corona wasnt evident then 😇
Thank you
@CanIndianChannel
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment too
Oh yeah
@CanIndianChannel
6 жыл бұрын
Rose Marie , a famous person said readers make good leader....please continue your quest on reading...love from Canada :)
thanks
@CanIndianChannel
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Fasal
I’m pausing after 1 min... Paulo wrote it in his early 20s... not “a lot” of life experience.
@CanIndianChannel
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Jakob, I swear by the book and have used it a lot in my life experience. Even if you cant use it for your benefit the fiction read is very enjoyable. I have yet to come across a book like the alchemist that is so mystical and magical for adult readers :).
@evolutionconsciousness8937
4 жыл бұрын
That's actually the best part, Jakob - it seems that a 20 year-old knows more about life than "adults". Kinda makes you wonder how you measure "life experience" - by years of being physically present on Earth or by amounts of things you've actually "experienced" in life :)
@abdirahmanali9649
4 жыл бұрын
The author was jailed put in psych wards and tortured for political crimes, there’s a lot of experience condensed in those twenty years
No sound at all
Where is the audio book?
@CanIndianChannel
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Tania, here it is: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ga6hwbBxo9TboLw.html
Hey what's your religion
Nice review 👌 I also reviewed this book in my channel 🌿
@CanIndianChannel
4 жыл бұрын
I loved your review -- keep up the good work
@BookIsland_of_Juhi
4 жыл бұрын
@@CanIndianChannel Thank you🌿
Hey reply
@CanIndianChannel
6 жыл бұрын
Hello Rosa Marie, I do not follow any religion.
I'm Christian
@CanIndianChannel
6 жыл бұрын
Rose Marie I believe all religions lead us to the same source. The creater....stay tuned for another book review by Joseph Campbell on this channel
Oh thank you and I love you too I'm from america
First I didn't believe on, but when I came to know that islam is the one of the most free and a great religion in the world then I believed
@susanlynch6680
3 жыл бұрын
Really? Don't they force women to conform to the man's wishes? Don't they kill gay people? Will you not be punished for dancing to Western music? Doesn't Islam want to kill anyone who will not convert?
this summary does this book NO justice. it captures the facts, but does nothing to express the emotional and euphoric connection the reader receives from the story - which is the reason why its sold over 20million copies. do yourself a favor.. read the book. i read it in two days.
@CanIndianChannel
4 жыл бұрын
Sorry Gyasi, I tried my best to reach to your level of expectation. Yes I agree that a summary may be extremely concise and the book was phenomenal. I will try to a better job on my other book reviews
@antaresatlantis6785
4 жыл бұрын
AND WHAT IS THE EMOTIONAL AND EUPHORIC CONNECTION YOUR DUMB ASS RECEIVES FROM THE STORY LMAO.
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4 жыл бұрын
@@antaresatlantis6785 LMAO
You've never read a novel with lessons you can use until this book?...... Never. Really?
@CanIndianChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Akeem you may be correct I may have overstates, thanks for correction
Palo coleho wtf
@CanIndianChannel
3 жыл бұрын
😁i know I was bit off with the pronunciation, my apologies
Thank you for yes review, but one friendly note; please go get your nose checked with a nose doctor, you have what’s called nasal speech which can be really annoying for some listeners, as a doctor i want to give this friendly advice to help improve your channel, good luck 👍
@CanIndianChannel
Жыл бұрын
Hi Thanks so much for review. Yes I did have some breathing issues and then sleep Apnea. Sorry again for the annoyance.
This is bust summary i had seen ever
@CanIndianChannel
4 жыл бұрын
thank you so much Husiniya!
But I believe on islam
@CanIndianChannel
6 жыл бұрын
Rose Marie good to know :)
@susanlynch6680
3 жыл бұрын
In previous comment you said you are Christian. You may actually be a troll.
I haven't even listened to it yet but you had me when you said that you had always felt that "novels had nothing to teach you." I too have very little use for stories and novels because I want to be educated. Very timely lesson as most lessons are. 😊
@CanIndianChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rene, I encourage you to read this book and then seek your own interpretation. :)