An international bestseller
Over 80 million copies sold worldwide
A PBS Great American Read Top 100 pick
The magical tale of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure as extravagant as any ever found. From his home in Spain he journeys to the markets of Tangiers and across the Egyptian desert to a fateful encounter with The Alchemist. The story of the treasures Santiago finds along the way teachs us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, above all, following our dreams.