Urging readers to follow their dream, Paulo Coelho's
The Alchemist is one of the best selling books of all time. Brimming with optimism and positive thinking,
The Alchemist tells the tale of Santiago, a shephard boy who travels from his home in spain to the deserts in Egypt in search of a hidden treasure. A fateful encounter with an alchemist changes his perspective towards life. Eventually he discovers that the real
treasure lies where one's heart belongs. Orginally
written in Portuguese,
The Alchemist was first published in Brazil in 1988.Translated into fifty-six languages, the book has been adopted in schools in many countries, offering special editions to students. Nicely and impactfully written, Coelho strikes the message that we should not avoid our destinies. This fable makes one realise that happiness is found in
simple things strewn along life's path. As Coelho rightly states "simple things are the most valuable and only wise people appreciate them".Translated by Alan R Clarke, the writing is quite lucid and leaves an impact on the reader's mind. It is sure to brighten the smile and strenghten the hopes.
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