The book is about the story of a shepherd boy who walks on the path to find a hidden treasure far far away in pyramids. Along the path he encounters a number of obstacles and came across some people which eventually changes his course of life. The boy in the hunt of the treasure and to find an alchemist becomes the one himself. The boy who had never dream more than meeting a girl again and to marry her, who he had once met when he reached a town to sale wool of his sheep; met an old Arab king who tells him about the treasure which he can get if he follow his destiny.
The boy afraid of the consequences of being failed and leaving his settled life with sheep first hesitates but as the king told him about the beginner luck, he starts his journey. As he reached to the new town he got robed but learns a good lesson. He then works for a crystal shop to collect money for his journey and then leaves for deserts. The desert teach him all the things from understanding omens to love, from taking courage to calmness. Ultimately he finds a alchemist who helps him in realization of destiny and to connect to the soul of world. An Alchemist is believed to contain the Elixir of Life which protects one from all sicknesses and A Philosopher Stone capable of turning lead into gold.
The book seems just another work on inspiration and lessons to incorporate in one's life to get some meaning and serve its purpose, teaches some good lessons. Some of them are as follows;
When you want something go for it.. Never ever get afraid of the outcome when you start a new adventure or take your first step towards your passion and treasure of life. You have more chances of success than just sitting back and doing nothing. Never think that its too late to start something. Start whenever wherever you realize what your life true purpose is.
You need not fear the unknown, if you know what you want and desire.
Your love inspire you to achieve your goals and never keeps you from pursuing your destiny. If it does, it is not love but lust.
When you want something truly, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.
To achieve something you must realize the cost of not achieving it. The secret of happiness is to broaden your perspective by enjoying everything around you rather than just focusing on small things.
Everything is possible to achieve unless there is a fear of failure.
When someone is about to realize his destiny he is tested most for everything that is learned along the way. As it is said The darkest hour of the night comes just before The Dawn. Be patient at that time and do not give up.
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