the alchemist

by paulo coelho. this book is one of the most inspiring books i have ever read.  the story is about a boy who goes off on his adventure aspiring for his dream to come true.  in the venture he travels through deserts, markets, dunes and meets thieves, kings and alchemists.  during his travel, he loses everything he has in his possession; and that is when he has to show his strong faith in his dreams and the passion to achieve them.  

in some way, the boy in this book reminds us of ourselves at one stage of life.  we have had dreams and we have had the initial beginners luck towards attainment of our dreams.  but our weak will power made us leave the life of our dreams and live the life of mediocrity. 

that is when our dreams come to a stop once our heart knows the soul within us is dead.