The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, Year 1988
The Alchemist was written by author Paulo Coelho in 1988. The first run through publishing was done in Portuguese. The story is about a boy named Santiago who wanted to discover worldly riches. But fate had something better to offer. His life changed when he started listening to his inner desires. The contents of the book are easily digestible because it is very well written. Santiago might even inspire the reader to pursue what he really wants.
