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Describe a book that had a major influence on you | IELTS Good Score

Describe a book that had a major influence on you | IELTS Good Score You should say: • What the book was about • How you first heard of the book • What is the main story of the book • And why it plays such an important role in your life Model Answer: "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho Books have a unique way of finding us when we need them most, and that was certainly the case with "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho.  I first heard about this internationally acclaimed novella during my final year of high school. I was under an immense amount of stress regarding my upcoming university entrance exams and felt completely conflicted about my future career path.  Sensing my anxiety, my elder sister handed me her worn-out copy of the book and told me it might give me some much-needed perspective. The narrative follows the journey of a young Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago, who has a recurring dream about finding a hidden treasure located near the Egyptian pyramids.  Driv...