Friday, March 27, 2009

The Alchemist


The Alchemist is by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho. It takes you on his adventurous journey full of life lessons, dreams, bizarre visions, myths and symbols. In the end we find we have read a very simple parable on life and our quest to reach our life's treasure.

The Story Of Edgar Sawtelle


Story of a young mute boy who loves his family and the family dogs. Not ordinary dogs but well breed and trained dogs. The story takes you through the lifestyle of a the farm family and the sudden death of the father. Mystery sets in when the uncle steps in and you wonder what his role is in the death.

The Last Lecture


This book is the last lecture of a dying man given at the college where he is a professor. His last lecture is to inspire his students but mostly is him saying goodbye to his family and leaving advise and a legacy to his children.