The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho
The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho
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The Alchemist

Bestseller

Author: Paulo Coelho

Narrator: Jeremy Irons

Unabridged: 4 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 10/04/2005

Synopsis

AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • OVER 80 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE“Translated into 80 languages, the allegory teaches us about dreams, destiny, and the reason we are all here.”—Oprah Daily, “Best Self-Help Books of a Generation”“It’s a brilliant, magical, life-changing book that continues to blow my mind with its lessons. [...] A remarkable tome.”—Neil Patrick Harris, actorA special 25th anniversary edition of the extraordinary international bestseller, including a new foreword by Paulo Coelho.Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom, and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations.Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different—and far more satisfying—than he ever imagined. Santiago's journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, of recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, most importantly, to follow our dreams.“A magical little volume.”—San Francisco Chronicle“[This] Brazilian wizard makes books disappear from stores.”—The New York Times“A sweetly exotic tale for young and old alike.”—Publishers Weekly

About 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.

About Jeremy Irons

Jeremy Irons, winner of both an Oscar® and a Tony® has starred in such films as Dead Ringers, Reversal of Fortune, The French Lieutenant's Woman, and was the voice of Scar in The Lion King.

Reviews

AudiobooksNow review by Ricky on 2008-10-23 00:58:51

This book is truly inspiring. It lifts the spirits and makes you feel optimistic. I would recommend this to anyone who's stuck in a rut or is unhappy in their career and what they want to do with their life.

AudiobooksNow review by Christina on 2009-09-01 12:33:03

This book was very good and eye opening. I couldn't put it down and would reccomend it to everyone!!!!

Goodreads review by Sithara on December 22, 2007

I need to start this review by stating 1) I can't stand self-help books and 2) I'm a feminist (no, I don't hate men- some men are quite awesome, but I am very conscious of women and our place in the world.) Short summary (mild spoilers): A boy named Santiago follows his 'Personal Legend' in traveling......more

Goodreads review by Christopher on June 12, 2008

I really disliked this book. I dislike it in the way that I dislike a great deal of modern self help books. Their basic message is that if you want something to happen, you need to want it as hard as you can, without caring about anything else, not allowing yourself to doubt it, or let criticisms wi......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on December 03, 2013

I feel like everyone LOVES this book, but I was kind of underwhelmed. I know that translation affects the quality of writing, but I could not get into this writing style. At all. I felt like it was totally affected and contrived. He was going for this "fable/parable" style, but it seemed to fail mis......more

Goodreads review by Nilufer on February 03, 2025

Whenever I felt lost, depressed, sad, numb, conflicted, frustrated, exhausted, I get this book into my hands and follow the journey of young shepherd Santiago who is looking for a worldly treasure. As like T.S. Eliot says: “ The journey not the arrival matters.” This journey is about self discovery,......more

Goodreads review by Federico on September 10, 2023

Coelho’s finest? Andalusia, Spain. Young poor shepherd Santiago has a very vivid dream in which he finds some lost treasure in a remote unknown location. After consulting a fortune teller, he learns that in order to find it he may need to travel as far as the Egyptian pyramids. A practically impos......more

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