Book Review - The Alchemist

Written by: Paolo Coelho

" The Alchemist " is a very exciting novel that isbursting with optimism and determination; it is a kind of novel that tells you that everything is possible as long as you really want it to happen. This book also tells that every person in this earth has " Personal Legend " and all you need to do is look for the path that God lay on you and fulfill it. Just think what you really want to be when you are still a child and you will know your " Personal Legend ".As the Old King says to Santiago before he left to look for his treasure " when you really want something, all the universe conspires to help you achieve it".

The main character of the story is a shepherd boy named Santiago. His dream is to travel and visit the places he's never been before and that is the reason why he chose to be a shepherd to fulfill and satisfy his dreams. He have some obstacles along the way but in the end he conquered, fulfilled his dreams and get the treasure he's been dreaming for quite sometime.

Fear of failure is the greatest obstacle to happiness. Some of us are afraid to fail and that's the reason why we feel miserable, empty and unsatisfied. Instead of remaining in this state the author want us to take the risks and put your dreams into your heart and a force will help you to achieve your dreams.

" The Alchemist" is a novel that have an appeal to everybody because we can all identify with Santiago; all of us have dreams and dying to achieve it. This book is a must read for all those people who are experincing the "Quarter Life" Crisis or at the crossroads now and don't know what to do with their lives.

The novel combines words of wisdom, philosophy and simplicity of life which makes it readable to all ages and best selling status.