Alchemist (Hindi)

“It’s a brilliant, magical, life-changing book that continues to blow my mind with its lessons. […] A remarkable tome.” — Neil Patrick Harris, actor

“It changed my whole life. I realized of all of the people who had conspired to get me to this place.” — Pharrell Williams, musician and songwriter

“A wise and inspiring fable about the pilgrimage that life should be.” — M. Scott Peck

“An adventure story full of magic and wisdom.” — Rudolfo Anaya, author of Bless Me, Ultima

“A touching, inspiring fable.” — Indianapolis Star

“A magical little volume.” — San Francisco Chronicle

“[This] Brazilian wizard makes books disappear from stores.” — New York Times

“[His] books have had a life-enchanting effect on millions of people.” — London Times

“A beautiful story with a pointed message for every reader.” — Joseph Girzone, author of Joshua

“As memorable and meaningful as Saint-Exupery’s The Little Prince.” — Austin American-Statesman

“A sweetly exotic tale for young and old alike.” — Publishers Weekly

“A most tender and gentle story. It is a rare gem of a book.” — Gerald G. Jampolsky, M.D., co-author of Change Our Mind, Change Your Life

“An entrepreneurial tale of universal wisdom we can apply to the business of our own lives.” — Spencer Johnson, M.D., co-author of The One-Minute Manager

“A remarkable tale about the most magical of all journeys: the quest to fulfill one’s destiny.” — Anthony Robbins, author of Awaken the Giant Within

Paulo Coelho’s enchanting novel has inspired a devoted following around the world. This story, dazzling in its powerful simplicity and inspiring wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried in the Pyramids. What starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a discovery of the treasure found within. Lush, evocative, and deeply humane, the story of Santiago is an eternal testament to the transforming power of our dreams and the importance of listening to our hearts.