I first read The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho entering freshman year of college as part of the honors program. I remember liking it very much, and the second reading held up to my expectations! The Alchemist is somewhat hard to classify as it’s both a quest/adventure and a philosophical story of self-discovery. Most people either love or hate it, but it’s a quick read worth a … [Read more...] about The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho: An Inspiring Adventure