The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

This book always finds its place in the lists of best leadership books to read in a lifetime. This magical fable is beautifully repackaged in an edition that lovers of Paulo Coelho will want to treasure forever. ‘The Alchemist’ follows the journey of an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago. Santiago’s journey in the book has inspired many adaptations internationally by several artist groups. The book also inspires many adaptations internationally by several artist groups. The writer made the story in the book captivating, the language is easy and the style is interesting.

The story revolves around the main lead Santiago and his journey to find a hidden treasure. With many hear touching experiences faced by Santiago he eventually finds his destiny. The people he meets along the way, the things he sees, and the wisdom he learns are life-changing. ‘The Alchemist’ was originally written in Portuguese but has been translated into 70+ languages. Since then the book has been selling over 65 million copies. ‘The Alchemist’ by Paulo Coelho motivates the reader to follow their dream no matter what the situation is. Moreover, the book has also inspired readers to develop a positive approach towards life. This internationally bestselling novel is the book you should read once in your lifetime.

About the author of ‘The Alchemist’:

Paulo Coelho is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist and best known for his book The Alchemist. Coelho escaped three times from mental institutions before being released at the age of 20. Coelho was born into a Catholic family. At his parents’ wishes, the author enrolled in law school and abandoned his dream of becoming a writer. After one year he dropped out and lived life as a hippie, traveling through different countries. Coelho also worked as a songwriter and composed many lyrics.