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
Philosophy
Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse
One of my favorite books assigned to me in high school was Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse. I recently read it again and found just as much enjoyment a second time. The title, Siddhartha, is formed from two Sanskrit words to mean “he who has found meaning” and contains numerous spiritual and life lessons. If you haven’t read or don’t remember Siddhartha, it’s a quick read I highly … [Read more...] about Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse