L'alchimiste, Paperback Book, By: Paulo Coelho

Santiago, a young Andalusian shepherd, goes in search of a treasure buried at the foot of the Pyramids. When he meets the Alchemist in the desert, he teaches him to listen to his heart, to read the signs of destiny and, above all, to follow his dreams to the end. slumbering in every being, this book has already marked a generation of readers. About the Author: Paulo Coelho, one of the most widely read writers in the world, was born in 1947 in Rio de Janeiro. His books have been translated into 83 languages and sold over 320 million copies. The Alchemist, published in Brazil in 1988, is a world bestseller, the author tells the story of a young shepherd, Santiago, ready to cross the deserts of sand to reach the pyramids and discover a treasure there. In 2007, he was appointed UN Messenger of Peace. Also a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters, he has received numerous awards and decorations.