Let’s start out with me saying that The Alchemist is arguably one of the most (if not the most) quotable books ever! I’m a big believer in fate and manifestation. Ultimately, by listening to his heart and letting his intuition guide him, he discovers much more than just treasure. Every encounter that Santiago makes during his journey serves as a pivotal moment in helping him achieve his personal legend. The main character is a shepherd named Santiago who sets out to discover his personal legend by embarking on a journey to find an unknown treasure that has been showing up in a reoccurring dream. The Alchemist is a beautiful tale about discovering one’s destiny and never losing faith.

The Alchemist truly is one of those books that will stick with me forever and here’s why. Curiosity struck me at the right moment a few months ago when I stumbled upon the 25th-anniversary edition of this book at my local Barnes & Noble I’m forever grateful that it did. An international bestseller with over 80 million copies sold worldwide, there’s no doubt that to this day, Coelho is still making a worldwide impact on people’s lives. You know that popular ice breaker question – “If you were stranded on an island what book would you bring?” Hands down I would bring The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. In this new addition to the series, our She Reads Editor Allyson talks about the magical and insightful The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. Welcome back to The Editor Series! The women behind She Reads are truly inspired by books and every now and then, we come across one that really changes us, makes us feel something or leads us down a new path in life.

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