The Alchemist

Paulo Coelho's enchanting novel, inspired by the story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure as extravagant as any ever found, has become a modern classic. 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. Over 65 million copies of The Alchemist have been sold worldwide, making it one of the best-selling books in history.