![]() ![]() He recognized a pull to complete a journey, and, intuitively, the realization that it may not be headed the right way. When he finished, he felt tethered to others who also connected with the book on a deeper level. Heavy on mysticism and self-fulfillment, it has become an international hit and made Coelho a headliner. ![]() He goes on a journey to discover the treasure while pursuing his personal legend, which is ultimately a destiny that some choose not to follow. The book tells the story of Santiago, a young Spanish shepherd who dreams that a treasure is waiting for him in the Egyptian desert. What the hell does ‘The Alchemist’ have to do with my life?” “I’m just trying to be a better basketball player, you know what I mean? I’m trying to reach out to you, Kobe, to be a better basketball player, better man, ultimately. ![]() “I was like, ‘Ugh, all right,’” Irving said. Irving, in search of simpler lessons, recoiled at first. Bryant told Irving to read “The Alchemist,” a three-decade-old best-selling novel by Paulo Coelho that examines personal exploration and growth through allegory. ![]()
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