The Alchemist by Paul Coelho

‘The Alchemist’ is the international bestseller which launched Paulo Coelho career as a novelist. With over 20 million copies sold worldwide it is fast becoming a modern classic.

The book tells the simple but powerful story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who dreams of travelling the world. Santiago’s challenging journey takes from a nomadic existence in Spain to the exotic markets of Tangiers and then into the Egyptian desert. Along the way he faces both internal and external challenges. As the reader we see how his fateful choices create his future.

Why buy this book?

When focusing on personal development it is easy to get overly serious about improving our lives and forget that the process is meant to be fun! Well lucky for you, ‘The Alchemist’ is a great antidote!

It is an enjoyable, accessible, and inspiring read. It gently communicates essential wisdom about listening to our intuition, seeing the opportunities in life and above all following our dreams. It is a joy to see the challenges and successes faced by Santiago as he learns this wisdom for himself. No wonder the EA team love this book!

Furthermore, weighing in at under 200 pages, ‘The Alchemist’ makes a fantastic ‘feel-good’ suitcase filler for your summer holiday!