"The Pilgrimage: A Contemporary Quest for Ancient Wisdom" by Paulo Coelho.

Book Description (Amazon.com Review):

"A universal quest toward an expanded view of life." -- Dan Millman, author of THE WAY OF THE PEACEFUL WARRIOR

"Among Latin American writers only Columbia’s Gabriel Garcia Marquez is more widely read than Brazil’s Paulo Coelho." -- The Economist

"An exciting tale." -- Library Journal

"The keys to self-mastery...wrapped in suspense and adventure." -- Body Mind Spirit