The Book "Alchemist" is written by Paulo Coelho. It got published in 1988. It is one of the best writings of Paulo Coelho. it was translated into many languages. The Alchemist states the story of a young shepherd "Santigo".He meets Fatima first time in Tarifa and falls in love with her and desires to meet her again and again. During that time once he sleeps under a sycamore tree and dreams about an hidden treasure. In the dream, he sees an hidden treasure in the Pyramids of Egypt. When Santiago meets Melchizedek and reveals everything about the treasure asks for finding that treasure. When Melchizedek gives some ideas, Santiago buys his sheep's and starts the journey for finding the hidden treasure. He faces many problems during that journey robbers snatch his money, but he keeps on going and remembers the mission of finding the hidden treasure and he never gets disappointed. After reading this book, one will get the hope to never give up. The Alchemist fully discusses about love, hard work and struggle.
Love
Santiago is a Shepherd. He fells in love with Fatima in Tarifa. If Santiago didn't fall in love with her, he could easily get disappointed because due to the love of Fatima, Santiago was courageously tackling the hardships. In everybody's life, there are troubles, but he should always be calm. Coming to Mr Santiago, he firstly worked in the Crystal shop of Fatima's Father for 2 and he taught until the hidden treasure is found he should work here. After he got the salary from the owner of the shop, he embarks on his journey towards the Pyramids of Egypt.
Hard work
Hard work is the key towards success if one cannot work hard, he achieves nothing in his or her life. The Alchemist states about the hard works made by Santiago. In the books Poulo Choelho says that Mr. Santiago faced many problem during that journey, but he didn't give up and he kept his struggle till he got success. The story of Santiago is a great example and it proves that If one has the courage to work hard, he can overcome any kind of obstacles.
Failure
Failure is a great thing if one takes it positive. In this book, the writer gave the example of Mr. Santiago that he failed many times, but he used his failure as a source for his success. The robbers snatched his money and he had to work in a shop to continue his journey for achieving his goal. Santiago's failure encourage him for doing more and achieving more.
