The alchemist by Paulo Coelho is sure good reading. One just realizes that its not just about doing something...putting ones heart and soul into what one what to achieve will see all forces in the world converging to make that very task happen. One needs to introspect and be driven by passions and should never succumb to the worlds greatest lie - fate. What one begets is often a result of ones thoughts, words and deeds. The author has done a great job in elucidating what the journey of life contains. Read the book and get into the trance....discover the alchemist in oneself.