"whoever you are, or whatever it is that you do, when you really want something, it's because that desire originated in the soul of the universe. It's your mission on earth." ...."And when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it."

We all have that piece inside of us, our soul, a place that harbors all the wisdom, inner peace, love, and security we could ever desire (plus some). And every once in a while, a piece of art comes around that touches that place. The Alchemist has done that for me, many times over. The fable is based on a boy that gives up all he has ever known and travels to find his personal treasure. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about life, love, and dreams.

It is hard for me to describe how much this book has affected my life. The jewels of wisdom found in the text are pasted all over my home, in my wallet...I read this book once a year (at least), and every year I find more wisdom is revealed to me. This is honestly a must-read for anyone, but particularly those of us reaching a crossroads in life - high school seniors, college seniors, those toying with a career change, anyone just feeling "stuck"...please read this book!