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The Alchemist
The Alchemist
The Alchemist
Audiobook4 hours

The Alchemist

Written by Paulo Coelho

Narrated by Jeremy Irons

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

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About this audiobook

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho continues to change the lives of its readers forever. With more than two million copies sold around the world, The Alchemist has established itself as a modern classic, universally admired.

Paulo Coelho’s masterpiece tells the magical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure as extravagant as any ever found.

The story of the treasures Santiago finds along the way teaches us, as only a few stories can, about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, learning to read the omens strewn along life’s path, and, above all, following our dreams.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarperAudio
Release dateOct 4, 2005
ISBN9780060879075
Author

Paulo Coelho

One of the most influential writers of our time, Paulo Coelho is the author of thirty international bestsellers, including The Alchemist, Warrior of the Light, Brida, Veronika Decides to Die, and Eleven Minutes. He is a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters and a United Nations Messenger of Peace. Paulo is the recipient of 115 international prizes and awards, among them, the Chevalier de l'Ordre National de la Légion d'Honneur (Legion of Honor). Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1947, he soon discovered his vocation for writing. He worked as a director, theater actor, songwriter, and journalist. In 1986, a special meeting led him to make the pilgrimage to Saint James Compostela (in Spain). The Road to Santiago was not only a common pilgrimage but a turning point in his existence. A year later, he wrote The Pilgrimage, an autobiographical novel that is considered the beginning of his literary career. He lives in Geneva, Switzerland.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    A book everyone should be required to read once in their life

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    A wonderful story about faith, traveling, love and life narrated perfectly.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Possibly the most beautiful story I have ever heard. Why did it take me so long to find it ,?

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Fast read. I would def recommend it for all you adventurers out there

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I remember now… How I was when I first read this book… Awaken.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    What an amazing book! It makes you twist your world view, and enjoy the journey of your ultimate goal. It highlights the positive outlook of the world and being grateful and reflected along the way

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Good story and the audio book was very well read and spoken. The story really spoke to me and its time seek out my own personal legend :)

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I read the book awhile ago and loved the wisdom and insight I got. The man that reads the book has a mysterious/devious kind of voice which I find very pleasing to listen to. Thank you.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    It was A page-turner, quirky, intriguing, paradoxical and thought provoking.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    An excellent take on self discovery in a captive story

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    This book was beautiful. I listened in one sittting. Jeremy Iron's voice is mesmerizing as is the perfect allegory.

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Wonderful narration. Jeremy Iron brings this book to life for me. I feel like I am right there with Santiago on his journey. I would love to one day meet both Paulo Coelho and Jeremy??

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This book is an awesome book one of the most fascinating book I have ever read

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This is awesome. I kind of enjoyed it more than the hard copy.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    A true motivational story, and the lack of characters names is amazing, one gets so invested with characters without feeling the need to even know their names, great writer.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    A brilliant story, amazing. Highly enjoyed it. Looking forward to reading more books from this great author.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Love the journey of the words like music to my ears

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  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    The best line was the parable that if something happens once, it will never happen again, but if it happens twice, it is bound to happen a third time. Otherwise, too much about personal legends, kings, gypsies (derogatory term btw), souls, discussions with forces of nature and love. Just seemed like it was checking off the boxes. I was craving more cleverness and/or profundity.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Utterly mesmerizing. A deep and lovely story. A simple twist and a everlasting message

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Amazing ... anyone lost in their walk of life, read/ listen to this

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    It was Good, like a bedtime story. I recommend the audiobook.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This book is a masterpiece . Beautifully written and impactful in so many ways.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    There are incredible insights here. I want to read it again.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Loved the listing, amazing reading it should be added to fav book collection .

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This book takes you on a journey about life and lessons learned good read.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Amazing book! I just lived it. You would be glad that you read this book once you finished.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Best book I’ve ever read. So relevant. Full of messages.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Reading rereading I’m loving it ? all the time

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    One of the most powerful and influential books I've ever read. This story dramatizes what it looks like for one to pursue their definite major purpose.

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Was a pretty good read. But always remember...FOLLOW THE OMENS.

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