Daniella Karras English I, F Block The Alchemist: Journal #1 Out of 67 intriguing novels that were given as choices, The Alchemist was an easy pick. As I read the back cover of my last few book choices, I came across The Alchemist, and a quote that said: “To realize one’s destiny is a person’s only obligation.” Although this quote didn’t do the book justice, it gave me a glimpse of the journey that awaited between my hands. It triggered thoughts that were longing in my mind. Although, the book was different than I thought, it was even better. I immediately fell in love with its philosophical aspect of the world, teaching me about the value of treasures and the passion it takes to finds them. A couple of quotes deeply engraved into my heart, the first one was said to Santiago, it stated: “When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you achieve it,” (Coelho 43). This quote proved to me that fate always works in your favor, and that compassion being put into something, is only multiplied in order to make it happen. …show more content…
Initially, the purpose of this quote is to show that when a person realizes something they long for, their soul awakes from past or current events in the universe. The Alchemist showed a very wide range of point of views about life, and for that reason I recommend this book 100% as a guide for the soul and pursuing ones dreams rather than a book for a