A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Jan 25, 2017 if youre not yet part of the book club, you can sign up here to receive the study guides for the next books. Flower library book club the alchemist roswell p flower. Students practice definitions using a popular game format. The reason why this is so is that the alchemist is in the genre of farce not that of allegory. Read half by end of march finish by end of april i told you. Alchemist cd, the by paulo coelho reading guidebook club. The alchemists daughter is no frankensteins monster. Vocabulary bingo this activity identifies 33 vocabulary words from the novel. The book the alchemist is not an ordinary book but it is one of the very fewer books everyone knows about.
Soon the two men enter into an area of intense tribal. The alchemist by paulo coelho reading group guides. The alchemist didnt exactly sell well at the start but well, he wrote in his book that and, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. Jan 14, 2020 this is the first discussion post of this betatesting, informal techcrunch book club, which is starting with the first short story reading ted chiangs the merchant and the alchemist. In this book a young shepherd boy named, santiago, sets out on a travel adventure to live his legend. Apr 25, 2006 but the greatest test of all is yet to come. Chapter summary for paulo coelhos the alchemist, page 5. At the start of his journey, when santiago asks a gypsy woman to interpret his dream about a treasure in the egyptian pyramids, she asks for one tenth of the treasure in return. Every book page contains useful information for your book group including book club questions.
What is with these capitalized concepts that are repeated throughout the book. Choose one question at a time and toss it out to the group. Introduction paulo coelhos enchanting novel has inspired a devoted following around the world. I really love the book the alchemist by paulo coelho and i took initiative to keep going our group discussion meetup on saturday 16th at 7pm. First book club discussion late as per usual the alchemist. Our january book was an older novel, the alchemist, by paulo coelho. He notices several things about his sheep while in andalusia, which the narrator shares in part 1 of the book. Jan 10, 2008 the alchemist brought me to an awareness about the importance, and privilege, of walking alongside others on their life journeys. Team lyqa book club the alchemist discussion youtube. Copies are requested in advance through interlibrary loan as needed. These discussion questions will broaden students comprehension of the scenes.
The alchemist is a book that contains magical realism. This discussion sheet is property of the colorado state librarys book club resource. Mar 31, 2018 put your comfy yoga or sweat pants on, grab a bowl of ice cream, tea or a glass of wine and lets discuss the alchemist. Unlike many religions, the alchemist does not draw a distinction between the material and the spiritual world. Effortless english book club the alchemist by paulo coelho part 1 effortless english book club. Paulo coelho reveals the secret of the alchemists success. The old man tells santiago the book he is reading, like almost all other books, contains the worlds greatest lie. This story, dazzling in its simplicity and wisdom, is about an andalusian shepherd boy named santiago who travels from his homeland in spain to the egyptian desert in search of treasure buried in the pyramids. The main theme of the book is an adventure discussing the travel and the complete journey of a shepherd. Main story of this book is a quest for the treasure.
Find a summary of this and each chapter of the alchemist. But, the alchemist has reframed my own life journey as well. The alchemist was written in such a way that it could be relevant to almost anyones life. The alchemist paulo coelho we loved this book it was a great little story full of meaning, which lead to a marvellous discussion. Many readers and critics of the alchemist consider it a type of selfhelp book.
The alchemist offers to cross the desert with santiago. As an international bestseller, we had talked about reading this book a few times, but. If you are looking for a quick and easy set of examples. The alchemist by paulo coelho this 2page handout includes a summary and discussion questions. Soon afterward, santiago is confronted by a blackgarbed, veiled stranger with a sword, who sits atop a white horse. But, i understand why people are so passionate in their dislike of this work. How did the englishman and san ago feel about each other. Paulo coelhos charming fable, now available in english for the first time, will enchant and inspire an even wider audience of readers for generations to come. Oprah, who is conducting paulos first interview on. A discussion of ben jonsons the alchemist as an allegory is, in truth, a little difficult. The alchemist paulo coelho fab book club recommendations. As the refugees beat him, santiago remembers the alchemist saying that most people dont believe in things like treasures and dreams. We may all be from different places, but today, i invite you into my home, virtually, where i am hosting our first ever online book club. Paulo coelhos enchanting novel has inspired a devoted following.
When his third novel, 1990s brida, proved successful, the resulting media buzz carried the alchemist all the way to the top of the charts. This opening part of the novel introduces us to the alchemist who has found a book left behind. Why do you think that coelho chose such a concrete, obvious treasure instead of something more abstract. The alchemist paulo coelho a wonderfully uplifting little tale, full of double meanings and entendres. Additionally, elements of pantheism appear throughout the book. The universal point this story makes is that everyone has a special destiny, and yet not everyone resolves to attain it because it takes hard work. Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder, the alchemist has become a modern. The book club meets in the old watertown room on the upper level of the library. Course heros expertwritten discussion question and answer pairs for paulo coelhos the alchemist offer insight and analysis on themes, symbols, characters, and more. The alchemist by paulo coelho book club discussion. Since this book is such a quick read, im going to set up the. The book also espouses individuality as a means for achieving the ultimate goals of creation. The strange case of the alchemists daughter proves the point that behind every evil genius youll find a team of fantastic women working to set things right.
Jul 31, 2018 the alchemist by paulo coelho book club discussion questions. Consider how the alchemist is like a selfhelp book. This study guide consists of approximately 35 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the alchemist. Sorry ladies, i was supposed to post this on friday, but i have so much crap going on. In the alchemist, santiago is going after a literal treasure. The alchemist helps santiago discover a number of important insights, but one in particular saves his life at the pyramids. Select a number of questions, write each on an index card, and distribute. These discussion questions will broaden students comprehension of the scenes and characters while allowing them to formulate. With over a million and a half copies sold around the world, the alchemist has already established itself as a modern classic, universally admired. Since this book is such a quick read, im going to set up the quickest reading schedule youve ever seen. The joy of life may be intermittent, but the learning is constant. Were reading paulo coelhos the alchemist during march and april for the red cliff counseling and wellness book club. All titles are available to borrow through north country library systems member libraries.
It is a beautiful adventure that reflects the journey of our own lives. The alchemist, is a mysterious, interesting read for students. As if charlies angels, as written by mary shelley, took over the bluestocking society, with bonus wellmannered explosions. Reading ted chiangs the merchant and the alchemists. Early in the alchemist, what observations does santiago make about his sheep while in andalusia as a shepherd, santiago lives primarily with his flock of sheep and interacts rarely with other people. The main character of the book is a young boy from a place known as andalusian. When it was first published in 1988, it sold only a handful of copies, but 25 years later the book has sold 65 million copies, has been translated into 80 different languages and has been on the new york times bestseller list for more than 300 weeks. Santiago became a shepherd rather than a spriest as his parents had hoped. Flower library book club the alchemist join in the discussion and enjoy refreshments. The alchemist by paulo coelho looking for a new book to read.
This was a perfect book to kick off 20, it helped many of our members focus on new and old dreams, new goals and a deeper appreciation for what inspires them. At the start of his journey, when santiago asks a gypsy woman to interpret his dream about a treasure in the egyptian pyramids, she. See the group for details on the live discussion of the alchemist. Before his journey begins, santiago asks a gypsy woman to interpret his dream about finding treasure in the egyptian pyramids. I was delighted to find this discussion as i chose the alchemist for my book club this month. Ask at the circulation desk at least one month prior to the discussion date. The alchemist is the first coelho book that i have read. His novel the alchemist has been translated into 80 languages. Topics about this book topics that mention this book. More than a worldwide bestseller, paulo coelhos the alchemist is a true phenomenon. Books books books questions for discussion of the alchemist.
Reading ted chiangs the merchant and the alchemists gate. For instance, spencer johnson, coauthor of the one minute manager 1982, describes the book as a tale of universal wisdom we can apply to the business of our own lives. The book begins with the epigraph here be monsters, followed by an argument between mary and catherine as to its appropriateness. Enjoy a great discussion as you try to work out what it all means.
A special 25th anniversary edition of paulo coehlos extraordinary international bestselling phenomenon the inspiring spiritual tale of selfdiscovery that has touched millions of lives around the world. The alchemist took off, going on to sell more than 83 million copies, becoming one of the bestsellers in history, winning the guinness world record for. Paulo coelhos enchanting novel has inspired a devoted following around the world. With the help of the alchemist, santiago completes the last leg of his journeydangerous and infused with discoveries of the most profound kindto find that the treasure he was looking for was waiting for him in the place where he least expected. The tribal chieftain arms his men, and they are wellprepared when the oasis is indeed invaded. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. The alchemist took off, going on to sell more than 83 million copies, becoming one of the bestsellers in history, winning the guinness world record for the most translated book by a living author.
These discussion questions will broaden students comprehension of the scenes and characters while allowing them to formulate opinions about the book. The strange case of the alchemists daughter book by. Magical realism is a literary technique that intricately blends reality with fantasy. Book club discussion questions this page gives you a full list of all the books featured on this site, split between fiction and non fiction. The alchemist is subtitled a fable about following your dreams. Each member or a team of 23 takes a card and answers the question. Fables are cautionary tales that have a point to make.