“The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho
I finished reading this last night before going to bed. This book was recommended to me by another blogger a few years ago and I finally got around to reading it. It’s not normally the kind of book I normally read but I took a chance reading it because I trusted the person who recommended it to me.
The book follows a boy named Santiago who is ambitious enough to go travel so he starts off by traveling with his sheep. However, he learns that his personal quest in life is to find a treasure and goes off in search of it. He learns a lot of valuable lessons while in pursuit of his “treasure”. Plus, will he find the treasure? Well, you’ll have to read the book to find out!
Synopsis: Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations.
Paulo Coelho’s masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different—and far more satisfying—than he ever imagined. Santiago’s journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, of recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along life’s path, and, most importantly, to follow our dreams.