Maktub

Full of wisdom. Each story melts into the best part of you and stays with you to help you. Stories are frames/blueprints through which we learn to train our mind, when we recognize their counterparts in daily life.

This is a beautiful book, a wonderful read that you can pick up any time and continue the moment you begin reading this. So insightful. I bought this also for a gift for a friend who was so happy and loved it as well with the Alchemist, The size is wonderful because it's light and on the small size. Also a great price. I think you will find all of the reviews positive! It is very much inspirational.

This is not a direct companion to the alchemist, but more of a book of wise and inspiring words. a good read, and a good way to wake up in the morning.

Paulo Coelho excels at incorporating meaning and lessons into a story. For example, he narrates a story about a couple putting up their Christmas lights and the husband focuses on the one bulb that is out. The wife says, "Instead of seeing the past year as dozens of bright lights, you can see only the one bulb that didn’t light up anything." The lesson is perspective. Do you see focus on the one thing that went wrong or the many things that have went right? Another gold nugget is: "Only by having the courage to follow a path will the path reveal itself." And this one: "Everything around us is constantly changing. Each day, the sun lights up a new world. What we call routine is full of new ideas and opportunities, but we don’t notice that each day is different from the previous one. Today, somewhere, a treasure awaits you. It might be a little smile; it might be a major conquest—it doesn’t matter. Life is made up of miracles small and large. Nothing is boring, because everything is constantly changing. There is no tedium in the world, only the way we look at the world."

Great

Thought provoking reflections. I thought they were just okay. Preferred the Alchemist. Would recommend it to anyone looking for deeper purpose.

This book is a treasure trove of insights that often goes unnoticed. I advise reading 1-2 stories a day. This helps you keep life in perspective and be grateful for each day. It's a wonderful companion for anyone seeking daily inspiration and a renewed sense of gratitude.

Such wisdom in small doses.

A travelogue of life experiences and learnings. Simple daily anecdotes and stories for a simple life. A chapter a day will keep you grounded and at peace.

Great hard cover edition with a beautiful cover. It did come with a slight fold on the cover but I kept it as Amazon did not guarantee the same hard cover edition as a replacement. Worth it.

I bought this with some anticipation as The Alchemist is one of my favourites (if not my No1 fav) At first Maktub seemed slow and light weight, and inappropriately cast as the companion the The Alchemist, but the more I got into it, and the more I read, it all sank in and beacme relevant. It's good. Go for it! Add it to your collection and enjoy!

Hardcover was just wrapped in a piece of paper 😒

Das Buch hatte mir in der Reihe noch gefehlt