The Alchemist is a book is one of the most read books and it has inspired a lot of people. The story in this book is just a simple one about a shepherd boy from Spain who travels to Egypt so that he can fulfill his certain desires, the main part of the story is the transformations that occurs inside the boy.
This book is my favorite and I have read it a number of times and I got to tell it is a perfect one for travelers and especially solo travelers.