Comments on: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and a Confession http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/08/26/the-alchemist-by-paulo-coelho-and-a-confession/ Maw Books - book reviews, book recommendations, book lists, author interviews and more! Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:37:09 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Jenn M http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/08/26/the-alchemist-by-paulo-coelho-and-a-confession/#comment-44197 Jenn M Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:19:58 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/08/26/the-alchemist-by-paulo-coelho-and-a-confession/#comment-44197 I went searching because I am SURE I own it and I haven't read it. I didn't find it, but that doesn't mean it isn't here. Books go missing sometimes and appear when I least expect them to. I wasn't fond of <i>The Little Prince</i> either. It just didn't do it for me. Everyone talks about what a classic it is. I went searching because I am SURE I own it and I haven’t read it. I didn’t find it, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t here. Books go missing sometimes and appear when I least expect them to.

I wasn’t fond of The Little Prince either. It just didn’t do it for me. Everyone talks about what a classic it is.

]]> By: Deckled Edges http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/08/26/the-alchemist-by-paulo-coelho-and-a-confession/#comment-44165 Deckled Edges Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:58:37 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/08/26/the-alchemist-by-paulo-coelho-and-a-confession/#comment-44165 <strong>Book Club Review – The Alchemist...</strong> Title: The Alchemist Author: Paulo Coelho Published: 1988 Genre: Fiction, Fable Rating: 2 of 5 Finally, after years of listening jealously to my mother-in-law’s book club experiences, I pulled a group of girlfriends together for our own mode... Book Club Review – The Alchemist…

Title: The Alchemist
Author: Paulo Coelho
Published: 1988
Genre: Fiction, Fable
Rating: 2 of 5
Finally, after years of listening jealously to my mother-in-law’s book club experiences, I pulled a group of girlfriends together for our own mode…

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]]> By: Anna http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/08/26/the-alchemist-by-paulo-coelho-and-a-confession/#comment-9979 Anna Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:33:40 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/08/26/the-alchemist-by-paulo-coelho-and-a-confession/#comment-9979 Thanks for sharing your photography story. I have some of the same hang-ups when it comes to my writing. I've been working on a novel for a few years now, but I get easily discouraged when you hear the stories of how difficult it is to get published these days. The book sounds interesting, but it doesn't sound like something I'd read. Great review, though. Thanks for sharing your photography story. I have some of the same hang-ups when it comes to my writing. I’ve been working on a novel for a few years now, but I get easily discouraged when you hear the stories of how difficult it is to get published these days.

The book sounds interesting, but it doesn’t sound like something I’d read. Great review, though.

]]> By: Trish http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/08/26/the-alchemist-by-paulo-coelho-and-a-confession/#comment-9469 Trish Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:35:05 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/08/26/the-alchemist-by-paulo-coelho-and-a-confession/#comment-9469 It's interesting what you say about photography--and I think we all have those little obstacles (ok, maybe not ALL of us). I don't always have the highest confidence, but I've been told *several* times that I exude confidence (which I didn't really notice until people kept telling me that). I think a lot of it is about the attitude we take. If you went to a wedding, with your camera, chances are you know more about photography than the others at the party and if you LOOK like you know what you are doing, people will think that you know what you are doing! It's funny because two of my friends from Ricks that I met my freshman year while I was up there have recently taken up photography. Literally in the past year they have learned how to use a camera and are taking pictures and making some money at it. They don't know half of what you do, I bet! "Ok Mom..." Anyway, not sure if I want to read this book. I've heard great things about it but I'm just not there yet. :) One day, I'm sure. It’s interesting what you say about photography–and I think we all have those little obstacles (ok, maybe not ALL of us). I don’t always have the highest confidence, but I’ve been told *several* times that I exude confidence (which I didn’t really notice until people kept telling me that). I think a lot of it is about the attitude we take. If you went to a wedding, with your camera, chances are you know more about photography than the others at the party and if you LOOK like you know what you are doing, people will think that you know what you are doing! It’s funny because two of my friends from Ricks that I met my freshman year while I was up there have recently taken up photography. Literally in the past year they have learned how to use a camera and are taking pictures and making some money at it. They don’t know half of what you do, I bet! “Ok Mom…”

Anyway, not sure if I want to read this book. I’ve heard great things about it but I’m just not there yet. :) One day, I’m sure.

]]> By: aart http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/08/26/the-alchemist-by-paulo-coelho-and-a-confession/#comment-9357 aart Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:47:11 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/08/26/the-alchemist-by-paulo-coelho-and-a-confession/#comment-9357 Hello! I'm a big fan of Paulo Coelho! You will love this! He's the first best-selling author to be distributing for free his works on his blog: <a href="http://www.paulocoelhoblog.com" rel="nofollow">www.paulocoelhoblog.com</a> Have a nice day! Aart Hello!

I’m a big fan of Paulo Coelho! You will love this! He’s the first best-selling
author to be distributing for free his works on his blog:
http://www.paulocoelhoblog.com

Have a nice day!

Aart

]]> By: Laura H http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/08/26/the-alchemist-by-paulo-coelho-and-a-confession/#comment-9354 Laura H Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:15:37 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/08/26/the-alchemist-by-paulo-coelho-and-a-confession/#comment-9354 I want to read this book but the cover and name are so unappealing I keep putting it off. Shallow yes, but I do judge books by their covers. On the whole follow your dream note: I always wanted to work at a Library. A friend of mine had to get a night job at Walmart. Now she hates Walmart and wont go there. Would if that happens with me and my beloved Library?????? Fear is a strong master. I want to read this book but the cover and name are so unappealing I keep putting it off. Shallow yes, but I do judge books by their covers.

On the whole follow your dream note:
I always wanted to work at a Library. A friend of mine had to get a night job at Walmart. Now she hates Walmart and wont go there. Would if that happens with me and my beloved Library?????? Fear is a strong master.

]]> By: charley http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/08/26/the-alchemist-by-paulo-coelho-and-a-confession/#comment-9337 charley Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:56:16 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/08/26/the-alchemist-by-paulo-coelho-and-a-confession/#comment-9337 I've heard mixed reviews of this, but a book that calls you to action is always a good thing, so I'll have to read it. I’ve heard mixed reviews of this, but a book that calls you to action is always a good thing, so I’ll have to read it.

]]> By: Ladytink_534 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/08/26/the-alchemist-by-paulo-coelho-and-a-confession/#comment-9302 Ladytink_534 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:21:51 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/08/26/the-alchemist-by-paulo-coelho-and-a-confession/#comment-9302 I read this a few years ago and loved it so much. Such a good story! I read this a few years ago and loved it so much. Such a good story!

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