The Alchemist

With The Alchemist, your own journey to treasure and your personal truth begins.

• The global bestseller, now in a new translation from Portuguese
• More than 120 million copies sold
• Available in 89 languages
• On Oprah Daily's list of the best personal development books of an entire generation.

Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd, travels from his native Spain to the desert of Egypt in search of a treasure buried near the Pyramids. Along the way, he meets a gypsy woman, a man who claims to be a king, and an alchemist - all three of whom show Santiago the way. No one knows what this treasure is, nor whether Santiago will ultimately be able to overcome the obstacles and discover it. What is important, however, is that what begins as a journey towards a material world eventually evolves into the realization that the most valuable treasures are within us.

Revelatory, awakening and deeply human, Santiago's story demonstrates the power of our dreams and how important it is to listen to our hearts.

The pages of The Alchemist, now republished in a new translation, convey a timeless message: If we have confidence in ourselves and in our inner strength and wisdom, we can face any difficulty with strength and dignity.

The Alchemist is today a classic and at the same time modern book, which has moved millions of people around the world and has changed the lives of countless readers, helping them find inner peace, strength, gratitude, and connection in a deeper, almost divine way with themselves and the world around them.

They wrote about the book:

“This book changed my whole life. It helped me realize all these people who in their own way ‘conspired’ to get me where I am today.” –Pharrell Williams, musician and songwriter

“If you pick up a copy of The Alchemist, I assure you that this story will inspire you, but most of all, you will feel excitement, optimism, and hope for the treasure that lies within you, which is unique and can only be discovered by you.” — Mel Robbins, podcast host and author

“A story of entrepreneurship and universal wisdom that we can apply to the ‘business’ of life.” — Spencer Johnson, MD, author of Who took my cheese?

“A remarkable story about the most magical of all journeys: that of the quest to fulfill one’s destiny. I recommend The Alchemist to anyone who wants to claim the life of their dreams – today.” — Anthony Robbins, author

“It tells us about dreams, destiny, and the reason for our existence.” – Oprah Daily

"A magical little book" — San Francisco Chronicle

"A sweet exotic story for young and old." — Publishers Weekly

They wrote about the author :

“[This] Brazilian magician makes books disappear from shelves.” — New York Times

“[His] books have had a catalytic impact on the lives of millions of people.” — London Times