Thursday, November 1, 2012

My Read: The Alchemist



Probably this is the first fictional book which I read from end-to-end. Truly captivates and inspires the reader till the end.
It is a story of a shepherd boy from Spain who travels all the way to pyramids of Egypt in search of hidden treasure. Finally he finds the treasure in a surprising place which no one would have thought. Story is a mix of suspence, thrill, mysticism, and ofcourse inspiration. Good read for youth and also for other ages.
Few highlights of the book include:
  • Listen to your heart, which are usually informed through omens
  • Whole universe conspires to help you to achieve your heart ‘s wish
  • Every true journey for treasure hunt, starts with beginner’s luck
  • During the journey, real test for persistence is taken. True people live through this period and emerge victorious
  • Journey is more important than destination

My Read: Turning Points

Currently reading inspiring sequel to Wings of Fire, “Turning Points – A Journey Through Challenges” by Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam. It is an second sequel autobiography of Dr. Kalam.

Some of the inspiring abstracts from the book:

Keep loving nature and care for its blessings

Then you can see divinity all over

 

The ignited mind of the youth is

the most powerful resource

on the earth, above the earth

and under the earth