Elixir of life
This post is part of the A to Z Challenge. My theme for the month is A to Z of words in English with an Arabic origin.
Paulo Coelho is one of the contemporary writers who has introduced Arabic words like Maktoob and Zahir to the mainstream English readers. Yet, there is a common English word, used in the book ‘The Alchemist’ which too has an Arabic origin. Any guesses?
Opinions on the book ‘The Alchemist’?
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Sukanya Ramanujan
I haven’t read the Alchemist- been meaning to but never got around to it.
Shahira
it is an engaging read, though at times, I felt the philosophical jargon flying right above my head !
Sukanya Ramanujan
Wow, ok I didn’t know there were so many high flying terms in there- maybe I will postpone reading it for a while longer- LOL
Debi O'Neille, writing against the wind,
A philosopher’s stone. That can surely get my imagination rolling. Thanks.
Deb@ http://debioneille.blogspot.com
Shahira
welcome !
Aiza
Never realized that elixir had it’s roots embedded in Arabic too. Though I never really ‘loved’ Paulo’s books. Sure some ideas are amazing but Eleven Minutes is the biggest trash ever.
Shahira
haha ! I haven’t read Eleven minutes yet, but yeah, many a times, I do find his books too intense, for my taste !
littlecely
I haven’t read the Alchemist but I have read Veronika Decides to Die by Coelho. My sister is the Coelho fan in the family.
Aditi Kaushiva
Wow! Love your theme! Looking forward to your posts! Aditi, A2Z participant
Shahira
Thank you !
Pen of the Sheep
I had no idea! Great job!
Shahira
Thank you for stopping by !