The Alchemist

Another wonderful book has been added to my completion list. “The Alchemist”- The title and the summary of story line from some reviews had made me think that it’s going to be a book with some complex philosophy and all. But still I was willing to learn the concepts and understand them. Yes, my gut feeling was right but only to some extent. It teaches some most complex things in the universe but in such a simple way which proves the author as an extraordinary writer and teacher. It’s exceedingly inspirational and I find it more spiritual as well.

To realize our dreams and work to get there is not an easy thing. “The Alchemist” teaches us on keeping the courage and determination till the destination despite the negative forces we encounter along the way; through the story of a shepherd boy who travels in search of his dream treasure. It’s a common universal rule that the things worth having don’t come easy. And another important lesson there is that the closer we get to the destination the more our courage will be tested. Keep the courage just one more minute might reveal you the treasure. Such a worthy lesson it is!

When it comes to spiritual lessons, here only complexity is handled very well and it’s has been simplified as much as possible, I would say. Try our best and leave the rest to the Almighty is the only obligation we have. “The Alchemist” says the guide will appear when it’s most needed during the walk to the dream destination. There are quite a few more teachings you can find with regards to it.

Alchemist- A person who knows the art of turning Copper or Lead into gold. The author "Paulo Coelho" himself is one of a very few Alchemists in the world I would say and I know one more powerful alchemist, the Almighty.

In overall, it was a great read. No wonder why it’s one of the top selling books all the time. I would recommend it to everyone.