The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is an inspirational parable about a shepherd boy, Santiago, who pursues his Personal Legend. Along his journey he makes many discoveries of Self, and through Truth, finds his treasure(s). The story itself is simply written and beautifully crafted to present no new ideas, but nonetheless, touches and reverberates upon universal truths that are forever in need of retelling. A wonderful gift for the young reader and a delight for the mature reader.
Black Dahlia and White Rose by Joyce Carol Oates
The first story in this collection of shorts by Joyce Carol Oates is about the brutal murder of Elizabeth Short, the Black Dahlia and her roommate, Norma Jean Baker. It sets the tone for the macabre and ironic other stories that, like all of Oates' novels, have an impact upon me; sometimes with extreme distaste, sometimes with deep appreciation for a great writer.
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