I first read The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho entering freshman year of college as part of the honors program. I remember liking it very much, and the second reading held up to my expectations! The Alchemist is somewhat hard to classify as it’s both a quest/adventure and a philosophical story of self-discovery. Most people either love or hate it, but it’s a quick read worth a … [Read more...] about The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho: An Inspiring Adventure
Inspirational
Everyone You Will Ever Meet Knows Something You Don’t
"Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don't."-Bill Nye About Bill Nye First off, I love Bill Nye! I’m sure most of you have heard of him, but here is a little bit of background about him. He went to Cornell University and graduated in 1977 with a BS degree in mechanical engineering. He worked for Boeing for several years. While there he invented a hydraulic … [Read more...] about Everyone You Will Ever Meet Knows Something You Don’t
All That is Gold Does Not Glitter
All that is gold does not glitter,Not all those who wander are lost;The old that is strong does not wither,Deep roots are not reached by the frost.From the ashes, a fire shall be woken,A light from the shadows shall spring;Renewed shall be blade that was broken,The crownless again shall be king.- J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring First off, I … [Read more...] about All That is Gold Does Not Glitter