The Alchemist

By Paulo Coleho

This story is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried in the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself a king, and an alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest. No one knows what the treasure is, or if Santiago will be able to surmount the obstacles along the way. But what starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a discovery of the treasure found within. Lush, evocative, and deeply humane, the story of Santiago is an eternal testament to the transforming power of our dreams and the importance of listening to our hearts.

The Alchemist has stayed on the New York Times Best Seller list for 88 consecutive weeks now and for good reason. In the same style as Johnathan Livingston Seagull, the story of Santiago will fill you with a new motivation to live life and follow your heart. Mr. Coleho tells his story in a simplistic, yet very deep way. I very much look forward to reading it again because I am positive it has more than I picked up in it. Santiago's story is one that has inspired people all over the world, and I would recomend this book as one not only to be read by everyone, but one you should go and pick up to keep on your shelf. It was absolutely incredible and gave me a lot of hope to fufill my own Personal Legend. Without a doubt you need to read this one!