Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist has changed readers' lives forever and continues to do so. The Alchemist has become a modern classic that is admired by all, with more than two million copies distributed worldwide. The masterwork by Paulo Coelho narrates the enchanted tale of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who longs to explore the globe in search of a treasure as lavish as any ever discovered. The tale of the jewels Santiago discovers teaches us about the importance of listening to our hearts, developing the ability to read the omens scattered along life's path, and, above all, following our aspirations. This is something that only a select few stories can do.