Victricia Beukman

The book the Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is an amazing story of a young shepherd boy Santiago from the Spanish region of Andalusia. Who goes on a spiritual and physical journey of finding a treasure he dreamed of. His journey is fulled with spiritual awakening. Lessons of the heart and life. He grows in character and finds wisdom and an appreciation for life. The blessing in the smallest details of God's creation. He travels and meets unique characters who helps him to get to where he needs to be. He learns from each place and person he meets, while leaving them with lessons and gifts of his own. He has life threatening encounters and has to make decisions of honor and bravery. His quest is a solo journey of following his dreams and self discovery, although he meets love and honorable companions like the wise Alchemist along the way.The time period of the story is different from our current times but the principle of discipline, endurance and continues self development remains timeless.