The Alchemist Changed My Life!

byDrTerry

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2 years ago

"The Alchemist," by Paulo Coelho, changed my life. This book took me from wannabe to writer. The Alchemist taught me that challenges in my life don't happen to me so much as they happen for me, and that embedded within every challenge is a lesson to learn! Becoming a writer is not about skill but more about not giving up. The Alchemist taught me that the night is darkest just before dawn. Before I read The Alchemist for the first time, I knew I wasn't a writer because I couldn't write dialogue. I decided I would never give up! I read many books and learned how other writers created dialogue and practiced. I experimented and tried new things. I changed perspectives and created my voice. Today, I write not because I have to, but because I need to, just as I need to breathe. Within me are things others need to excel, just as I needed them, and to deny the world of these lessons would be a great disservice! I won't fail because I write; I'll fail because I didn't try!
I've read "The Alchemist " thrice, and I'm about to read it for the fourth time! Each time I read "The Alchemist," I get whatever I need the most at that time. Audible has "The Alchemist" in audio form for those who hate reading.