The Alchemist. by Paulo Coelho. A wonderful story with deep meaning. Very profound but, at the same time entertaining.

'Lesson Summary. The Alchemist was written by Paulo Coelho and published in 1988. In the story, Santiago, the main character, embarks on a journey from Spain to Egypt and a search for his Personal Legend. When Santiago arrives in Tangier, his plans take a turn for the worse when he's robbed.'

The Alchemist reminds us that each of us can make our own lives—and the world around us—better. But we have to put in the work and be willing to have the courage to confront our dreams: “That's what alchemists do. They show that when we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better, too.”