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Most people believe that the ultimate goal of the Alchemist is to turn lead (or other metals) into gold. Were it not for their intrinsic wisdom (often labelled as madness), Alchemists would be... more

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    Most people believe that the ultimate goal of the Alchemist is to turn lead (or other metals) into gold. Were it not for their intrinsic wisdom (often labelled as madness), Alchemists would be banging their heads against the wall, out of frustration at the lack of understanding of their art's (call it science…) supreme objective. The true and fundamental purpose of the Alchemist is to reach enlightenment; Spiritual enlightenment, and to become one with the universe (it's as simple as it sounds! Hehehe!). Turning metals into gold is but one of the excruciatingly patience-trying processes that ... more

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Type Fiction
Genre Children's
Title The last Alchemist
Author Colin Thompson
ISBN 0091769426; 0099408996; 0375801561

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