Summary Of “The Alchemist” By Paulo Coelho


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The Book in Three Sentences: –

  • This book is about Santiago who goes on a mission to find his treasure and fulfill his purpose.
  • As he embarks on his mission, Santiago learns different useful lessons about life.
  • In the end, Santiago will understand the meaning of his journey as he finds the treasure he has been looking for.

The Few Big Ideas: –

  • Learn how to embark on a solo quest of self-discovery.

  • Know the importance of listening to your heart and trusting the world around you.
  • Learn how to learn valuable lessons in the midst of difficulties.

  • Learn why a spiritual transformation can help you grow personally.

  • Why taking risks and embracing the unknown is important.
    A Summary of The Book

Summary Of the Book: –

  • Santiago embarks on this journey while discovering new things about himself and meeting new people. The people he meets on the way will act as guides on his journey.

  • Santiago meets a lovely woman who ends up acting as a spiritual guide and tells him to chase his dreams. Santiago will continue with his journey as he faces some difficulties.

  • As Santiago continues his journey, he will meet more people. One of such people is an alchemist that will help him discover new things about himself.

  • The alchemist will help Santiago appreciate the process of always taking risks. Through his guide, Santiago will be able to transform himself spiritually and no longer be afraid.

  • The alchemist will accompany Santiago to cross the daunting desert. Through his journey through the desert, Santiago will understand why spiritual growth is important.

  • Santiago is shown in a vision, the treasure that he is chasing. It turns out that this does not give him the expected satisfaction. He then choose to focus on spiritual treasures instead.

  • Santiago will meet more important people along his journey. They will all teach him a lesson about life and why spirituality is important.

  • The alchemist will go on to let Santiago know why alchemy and spiritual change is important. Santiago learns new ways to listen to himself and to trust the world around him.

  • Santiago will go through various challenges as he embarks on his journey. The alchemist will let Santiago know why it is importance to embrace spiritual growth.

  • Santiago will run into Fatima one more time and he will appreciate and love her more deeply. Fatima will then encourage him to chase his desires and complete his mission.

  • Santiago will soon find what he has been chasing all along. He will then learn that his new discovery does not give him the happiness that he wants. He will rather focus on the spiritual.

  • In conclusion, the book will depict Santiago as having found his treasure. He will then learn the importance of following his heart and trusting the universe.
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