In this the 25th anniversary edition of the book that paved the way for the The Alchemist Paulo Coelho documents his extraordinary pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in search of ancient wisdom.

Featuring exclusive new content from Coelho now one of the bestselling authors of all time this captivating account of a journey to spiritual fulfilment is part adventure story part guide to self-discovery and a teaching to us all to value the complex fabric of our existence.

Following the same road travelled by pilgrims from the south of France to the north-west of Spain Coelho joined by a mysterious mentor is transformed forever as he learns to understand the nature of truth through the simplicity and beauty of life.