The essence of the book is about a shepherd boy's destiny to pursue his heart's desires, his 'personal legend.' Your personal legend is what you've always wanted to accomplish in life. In some ways, it's like a metaphorical puzzle. There are so many ways it can be interpreted - you can read it over and over and learn something new each time. It's really interesting, fun and can guide a person to learning a lot about themselves and their infinite capabilities. "The one book I'd most encourage my generation to read would be The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. He recommends reading The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. Lois Lowry: 6 books that changed my lifeĪkiel Julien recommends The Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoĪkiel Julien stars as Bohdi on the CBC Gem series Utopia Falls.What we discover is that even though the veneer of sameness might create the appearance of a cohesive society, history cannot be erased and when it is uncovered or discovered, it becomes clear that all that glitters is not gold." The interesting connection between this book and Utopia Falls, is that, in both, the ruling society works to create unity through the removal of individuality and promotion of 'sameness' - a term used specifically by Lowry in the novel. "Although it is catered to a youth/young adult audience, this novel is an enjoyable read for all ages and carries themes that, in my opinion, are highly relevant and engaging for all generations. This young adult novel follows the story of 12-year-old Jonas, who lives in a society that appears idyllic on the surface but in reality, much like in Utopia Falls, has a whole hidden history that is revealed as the story progresses. When I was asked the question, 'What's the one book you think your entire generation should read?' I instantly thought of The Giver by Lois Lowry. "I have always been fascinated by the idea of a perfect world, explored through a futuristic or dystopian society. She recommends reading The Giver by Lois Lowry. Humberly Gonzalez stars as Brooklyn on the CBC Gem series Utopia Falls.
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