I had wanted to read Paulo Coelho's “The Alchemist” book for so long. Now as I had read it, I just can not wait to write about it, so that you all can know that “The Alchemist” is a fantastic book, filled with adventures and suspense. This book gives us an example that if we desire something by all of our heart then whole universe helps us to reach our goal, we just have to be persistent.

"The Alchemist" tells us the story of a boy named Santiago, who was a Shepherd. But even being a Shepherd he had travelled a really long distance in search of a hidden treasure appeared in his dreams. He couldn't deciphered his dream on his own, with the help of several people he came to know what his dream wants to tell him.

After learning about exact meaning of his dream he decided to follow his dreams, he was little unsure about it, but though he dared to decide to find the treasure. During the journey he learned so many new things he had never ever thought of. So many times he wished to give up on his dream, but every time something happened that made him realised that he is the one who was chosen for the treasure, he is the one who has abilities to reach to the hidden treasure. 

The day he reached to Africa a thief stole all money he had, even then he didn't give up, he made up his mind, worked at shop of a crystal merchant. With the help of Santiago crystal merchants business reached to the peak. This took almost a year. After earning sufficient money he started his journey towards Egypt.

In the search of hidden treasure he found the love of his life, Fatima. The moment he saw her he felt love at first sight. His love didn't abandoned him from chasing his dreams, instead she encouraged him. For Santiago his love was precious than the treasure. Fatima promised him that she will wait for him at oasis, then he continued his journey with heavy heart.

The book shows us tremendous efforts Santiago took during his journey towards his dream. He never give up until he reached to his treasure. He confronted all difficulties bravely and get through it.

This book gives us courage to follow our dream no matter whatever comes in your way you have to deal with it. It tells us we had our dreams cause we are the one who are able to fulfill them. Book also tells us to have faith in ourselves. 

“The Alchemist” supports the thought “perform or perish”, and Santiago chose to perform.