Can ordinary people pursue a dream under societal expectations and be successful? "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho is a timeless and thought-provoking tale which follows Santiago, a shepherd, on a transformative journey to discover his personal legend. It was first published in 1988 and has since become a best-selling book, translated into over 80 languages worldwide. Subhashini narrates Santiago's story and shares her opinion regarding the author's writing style and the life lessons he imparts in this novel. While listening this review on Spotify and Apple kindly rate our show. If you like the show, please do consider following and share it with your friends. For more captivating book reviews and summaries, Stay Tuned with Books.Com. #thealchemist #paulocoelho #santiago #Brazilianauthor #selfhelpbook #philosophy #allegory #fable #lifelessons #personallegend #pursueyourdreams #omshanthiom #shahrukhkhan