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This book is #88 in our 2022 Top 101. Dymocks Booklovers voted for it as one of their favourite reads and we hope you enjoy it too! Discover all the winning titles in the 2022 Top 101 list.The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of the international phenomenon about a shepherd boy who learns how to live his dreams-includes an inspiring new introduction by the author.Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations.Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different - and far more satisfying - than he ever imagined. Santiago's journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, of recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, most importantly, to follow our dreams.