PAULO COELHO

The Alchemist is a novel by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho that was first published in 1988. Originally written in Portuguese, it became a widely translated international bestseller.

The Alchemist is a novel by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho that was first published in 1988. Originally wr...

The Alchemist is a novel by Paulo Coelho that tells the story of Santiago, a shepherd boy who dreams of discovering a treasure. Along the way, Santiago learns several life lessons:

• We need to make the right choice, as with every choice there is lost opportunity (called opportunity cost) and a time, energy and resource commitment.
• Making the perfect choice is arduous and will consume a lot of time, while still not feeling satisfactory, due to regret, second gu...