The numbers speak for themselves on this one, it has been translated into at least 56 languages and has over 65 million sales! While also having a Guinness World Record for most translated book by a living author.
The Alchemist takes you on a journey with Andalusian Shepherd boy Santiago who has a recurring dream so decides to go to a romani in a close by town to find out what it means, where she tells him that there is treasure at the pyramids of Giza
He embarks on a journey to Egypt and early on he meets a king named Melchizedek, who tells him to sell his sheep to get there and informs him of something called a "personal legend". A personal legend .
"is what you have always wanted to accomplish", adding that when you want something all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.
I will leave it there as it is best if you read the book yourself and get what you want out of it, and trust me you will get a lot out of this book. Don't just take my word for it, take the word of the great Will Smith who credits it with being his "favourite book".
A great read that will not only be quick but will also change your life for the better in so many ways that you will wonder how you have went this long without picking up a copy.
Selection of best quotes
“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.”
“Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own.”
“There is only one way to learn. It's through action. Everything you need to know you have learned through your journey.”
The Alchemist takes you on a journey with Andalusian Shepherd boy Santiago who has a recurring dream so decides to go to a romani in a close by town to find out what it means, where she tells him that there is treasure at the pyramids of Giza
He embarks on a journey to Egypt and early on he meets a king named Melchizedek, who tells him to sell his sheep to get there and informs him of something called a "personal legend". A personal legend .
"is what you have always wanted to accomplish", adding that when you want something all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.
I will leave it there as it is best if you read the book yourself and get what you want out of it, and trust me you will get a lot out of this book. Don't just take my word for it, take the word of the great Will Smith who credits it with being his "favourite book".
A great read that will not only be quick but will also change your life for the better in so many ways that you will wonder how you have went this long without picking up a copy.
Selection of best quotes
“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.”
“Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own.”
“There is only one way to learn. It's through action. Everything you need to know you have learned through your journey.”