I really feel overwhelmed while I’m looking at the great Pyramids that Santiago made his dangerous journey crossing across the desert to look for his hidden treasure beneath them.
It has been 2 years since I have red that incredible book “The Alchemist” by the Brazilian writer Paulo Coeliho. It really captivated me and it’s the reason why I’m here right now.
It talks about Santiago who is a young shepherd boy from the Spanish countryside of Andalusia . He had a dream which reveals the location of a hidden treasure buried at the Egyptian Pyramids.
The king of Salem in Tarifa convinces Santiago that he has succeeded in discovering his Personal Legend so he should follow it because as the king told him following the Personal Legend to its conclusion is a person’s only real obligation in life.
Santiago listens to his heart and decides to go on a dangerous search for the treasure.
I joined a caravan to make a similar tripe in the desert. I’m now travelling the desert , crossing the golden sands. It is too hot . I can’t feel anything but the extreme heat of the sun and the desert dry, dusty wind blowing.
Now I began to understand the Soul of the World and how I fit in it exactly like Santiago did.
We soon reached an oasis. There are some palm trees where people went to sit under.
I don’t need to relax now as I’m too excited to get to the Pyramids where the treasure was.
I just need to wash my face and my hands because I got so dirty from the sand which got inside everything my bag, shoes and even my scarf.
Soon, we are moving again, the Pyramids are so close now. I can see how great they look from here.
I’m now way more excited to reach the Pyramid of Giza which is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Finally we are standing in front of the great Pyramids! I’m overwhelmed with the magnificent shape of them.
By looking at them right now I can imagine the joy Santiago felt when he finally reached them.
I enjoyed this book too. You should check out Coeliho's other books, they are as wonderful as this one.
ReplyDeleteI also enjoyed your post. Nice work. Good organization, wonderful coloring and above all, I like your writing style. Small paragraphs like shots that are enough to keep you interested in reading more.
Keep up the good work!!
I agree with Raed! I particularly like your writing style- it's very evocative.
ReplyDeleteGreat! you know Dodi, I was going to choose this book and read it for my last (Reading 2) classes last year, but my teacher said to my it's too difficult to understand (=_=)"
ReplyDeleteNow, after reading your opinion and Raed's comment, I would like to read the book too.
Keep up the good work!
Thanks all
ReplyDeleteIt's a gr8 book Mesho u will enjoy readin it, I assure u :)