The Alchemist

Paulo Coelho

Presentation by Anjali Saigal

• “The Alchemist” tells us all about following our dreams and
our personal Legend

• It is about the faith, power, and courage we all have within

us to pursue the intricate path of a Personal Legend,.

• Santiago, the main character, shows how along the way we

learn to trust our hearts, read the seemingly inconspicuous
signs, and understand that as we look to fulfill a dream, it
looks to find us just the same, if we let it.

• speaks of how doing good deeds for others is eventually

rewarded and though we don't know what our treasure will
be, or where and how we will receive it, if we follow our
heart, we will find it.
"Santiago, a simple boy who lives by travelling with his sheep,
is suddenly enchanted by a dream he dreamt while resting
under a tree, inside a ruined church.
He dreamt that if he travels to the pyramids, he will find his
fortune. So he went on for an uncharted journey and along the
way encountered magical phenomenon, involving a King and
then meeting The Alchemist himself. He also met the girl of his
life, Fatima, on his way to Egypt.
When he got to the pyramids, the desert thief told him that two
years ago, in the exact same spot where Santiago is, he dreamt
that in a tree that has grown inside the ruins of a church in
Spain, he will find his treasure.
In that instant, Santigo realized that what he's been looking for
all these years is right where he left it." 
Seven Powerful Ways How “The Alchemist “ Can Change
your life

1. It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that

makes life interesting.
2. You knew what you wanted when you were young
3.  Pursue your dreams, the universe will help
4. Pursue your dreams, don’t fear failure
5. Make decisions and learn from the journey.
6. Love makes us better
7. You never lose control
Famous quotes from “The Alchemist”
•"And, when you want something, all the universe
conspires in helping you to achieve it.“
•"Listen to your heart. It knows all things, because it
came from the Soul of the World, and it will one day
return there. Wherever your heart is, that is where
you'll find your treasure. Your heart is alive. Keep
listening to what it has to say."
•"It's the simple things in life that are the most
extraordinary; only wise men are able to understand
them,"
•“To realize one's destiny is a person's only real
obligation.''