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Ep 597 - The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho

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Jul 3, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Andrew's Blind Read

  • Andrew didn't know anything about The Alchemist before reading it for the podcast.
  • He added it to his reading list based on recommendations.
INSIGHT

Spiritual Allegory

  • The Alchemist starts as an adventure story but becomes a spiritual allegory.
  • Andrew compares its allegorical nature to The Chronicles of Narnia, but based on The Secret.
ANECDOTE

Word-of-Mouth Success

  • Paulo Coelho mentions The Alchemist's word-of-mouth success.
  • He cites figures like Bill Clinton, Madonna, Rush Limbaugh, and Will Smith as early readers.
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