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The Alchemist
- A Fable About Following Your Dream
- Narrated by: Jeremy Irons
- Length: 4 hrs
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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"The story has the comic charm, dramatic tension and psychological intensity of a fairy tale, but it's full of specific wisdom as well, about becoming self-empowered, overcoming depression, and believing in dreams." (Publishers Weekly)
"It is short, but certainly packs a wallop. What makes the story even better is Jeremy Irons's unforgettable narration.... Irons's voice is crystal clear, and every word is given its own starring role in the text. He creates wondrous characters, male and female, that stay with us." (AudioFile)
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- Divya
- 22-08-20
love & peace
I had read this book about 30% - 40% of it a long time ago, literally years ago and never had the time to get back to it and I'm so glad I could listen to it now. I hate to read reviews that reveal a book's content, so without ruining that for you, let me tell you one thing that the book left me feeling, it is to continue to believe in what I believe to be working. And that is if you want something in life, the whole universe will work its ways to bring it to you, so always always think positively and talk of only positive things, and expect positive outcome. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, hope the same for you... Goodluck, God bless ❤ love & peace Vicky
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- Anonymous User
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Great book
loved it really motivating. if you want answers to your failures while achieving your dream you must read this it will give you the courage to follow your dream.
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- avinash
- 28-09-20
Not to judge but to contemplate
If you can be patient and plough through all the gibberish the author spouts (with all due respect to the author) there is a wonderful story hidden underneath. It would have been really difficult to read through the hard copy of this book, I would recommend audible to people like me who cannot bear to read through verbose books like these. Avinash.
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- Surya
- 30-07-20
an emotional saga
This book will give you a new perspective soo blissful of every moment you live and everything you do, you'll start feeling that even the smallest of the small things and everyone around you are living together as a single soul. it'll churn your heart with multiple emotions and feelings.
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- Anonymous User
- 25-08-20
An excellent book U won't regret reading.
Chapter 2 is eye opening to everyone.You can relate slot in that chapter.I Loved it.
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- Neeta
- 06-08-20
A book to remind you your purpose
Very well narrated. one of the books we need to revisit again and again.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-01-21
meaning life in a nutshell
was recommended by a friend...as. non reader listening to this was really amazing..the story is immersive and exciting.. turned out to be so amazing choice😍
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- Rajendra Singh Negi
- 14-01-21
Great Transformational Story !
Nice story on : Follow your Dream (or Personal Legend) ! Nice Book by Paulo and nicely narrated by Jeremy ! Engaging! Wow !
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- Kindle Customer
- 09-01-21
You've heard enough about the Alchemist!
But you've never heard this book. The way Jeremy has narrated it, it'll leave an impression on you that'll never leave you for sure..
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- Pravin
- 07-01-21
Lovely story and wonderful narration
This is the second book I have read while listening ofcourse and it turned out good.The narrator used different tones for different characters which was the plus point.Really enjoyed re(hearing)ading
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- Joe Kraus
- 18-01-20
Saccharine for the Soul
My wife beat me to the punch with the line I’d intended to start my reflections on this: The Alchemist is this generation’s Jonathan Livingston Seagull. Then she took it a step further, reminding me that she enjoyed Jonathan Livingston Seagull when she was 13. In many ways, I think that says it all. I didn’t know that much about the book except for the fact that a lot of people seem to have enjoyed it. It seemed to have acquired a reputation as contemporary ‘wisdom literature,’ something someone would encourage you to read if you were feeling down or uninspired. If I squint, I get some of that. This is a fable, so you have to accept a certain amount of easy narrative and simplified conflict. Santiago sets off on a quest, and everything lines up to make that quest possible. Still, there is something unquestionably adolescent about the whole business. We are told repeatedly that the universe is built to make true the dreams of those who believe most firmly. We’re assured that certain true believers – loosely defined so as to include those who fall truly in love – have a kind of secret path laid out for them; they just have to be earnest enough in its pursuit. I can see how some people might be inspired to hear such a message at certain low points in their lives. I can’t see, though, how they can take it at all seriously. This is every bit as much a fantasy as Harry Potter, but, unlike there, we’re never invited to weight the real burdens of growing up. Instead, we are invited to stay within the confines of this comfortable, imagined strategy for confronting our individual destinies. Perhaps worse, this sort of “prosperity gospel for the irreligious” seems to imply that failure is simply a lack of true faith in one’s destiny. It suggests that, if we aren’t fulfilled, we need to see how we passed up on the opportunities and “omens” that would have made us so. As a result, this is pernicious in the way it gives us a fantasy for the privileged. Santiago may begin as a poor shepherd, but he’s always rich – literally so – in his capacity to choose the way in which he lives his life. This may not be about a seagull who see the world differently from his peers, but it’s the same entitled escapism. Most people fail to live their dreams because they are born into a poverty or connectedness that prevents them from self-indulgence. This book ignores that. Like the notorious Marie Antoinette, it invites everyone without sufficient bread simply to eat cake instead. There is some fun here, and I like the way Coelho peppers the work with so many admiring references to Islam and the wisdom of other cultures. Plus, it reads easily, though I confess I grew bored with parts of it even though it’s a very short book. Bottom line, I should have listened to my wife.
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- JennStokes
- 01-09-17
Brilliant story
I am completely in love with this story. I actually plan to listen to it again very soon because I expect it to be something that you get something different from it each time you hear it. Many important thoughts and lessons are throughout the book, and it is a great story too with wonderful characters.
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- Judi
- 07-01-07
A Timeless Tale
I've been listening to Audible books for years, but this is the first one that, after finishing it, I immediately bought a hard copy. In fact, I bought TWO!! One for me to (re)read and mark up with highlights and notes, and one to pass around to my family and friends! This story is an amazing parable, richly layered with insights for finding and living a richer, more grounded, more meaningful life. Never "preachy", this is an allegorical story written in lyrical language that stands beautifully on its own. Add the richness that Jeremy Irons's delivery brings to this Audible edition, and it becomes a transcendent experience.
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- Moon
- 24-03-15
Magnificent!
This is a must read to all those who ask themselves existential questions: why am I here? What's life for? Why all the pain? Etc... The book does not delve into these questions but it paints a picture and the listener/ reader gets to interpret it. To me it was revealing and significant. I learn much about me and what life means to me by following the story of a boy through the desert of Africa. I wish you get as much as I did out of this book--and more! It is magnificent!
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- Linda
- 02-02-07
Marvelous Book & Expressive Reader
No better choice to read this magnificent book by Paul Coelho than Jeremy Irons. It is exceptionally well read, with great expression, and wonderful adaption of voice to characters. I have had it on audio cassette since it was first released in that format and was delighted to find it available in audio-book format at CD quality. It's truly a must have and is suitable for all ages. The book is also most profound yet told simply with grace and depth.
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- RueRue
- 02-04-15
Great performance, slim story
This isn't really a story, but more of a parable, intended to be inspirational. The message isn't too suble, but the prose is lyrical and direct. Beautifully read by Jeremy Irons.
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- Kent
- 20-03-12
What a nice little allegory!
This is a pleasant little story. And, it's one of those books that bears re-reading (or re-listening, if you did the audiobook format, such as I did)! I has the same sort of feel as "The Prophet" by Kahlil Gibran, or "Siddhartha" by Herman Hesse - and similarly carries a lot of subtle and overt life-messages in it's concise text. It is one of those stories that I'll ponder for quite a long time!
Jeremy Irons did a fantastic job with the narration - lots of variety in voices, and LOTS of emotion and feeling in the emphasis of dialogue!
This was a short, quick, and easy listen, and was very much worth my time!
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- DIANE
- 28-07-14
Very special... a keepsake.
This book is one that I will read (listen to) over and over. The lessons one learns from this book are very similar to those one understands when studying Law of Attraction. The principles are sound and the story is a wonderful one. Jeremy Irons does a fabulous narration. Some chide me for not "reading" books... but when one can have the treat of hearing a talented actor such as Jeremy Irons do a rendition of such a special book, it's a win win as far as I'm concerned. I am now anxious to read other books by Paulo Coelho!
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- Kir Kanos TN
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A must for every young person
I really enjoyed this book. While it is not necessarily the enthralling Hero's journey that I thought it would be, this book should be on every high school and college student's reading list. It helps to put your "personal legend" or life's mission into perspective. While it isn't nearly a basis for theology, it touches on the many issues that people face as they embark on their life's journey. I especially liked the Alchemist's advice about not giving up on your life's mission for love. While admirable and definitely worth while, if one ends their life journey to pursue love, they will regret it and eventually resent the one they love. On the other hand if that significant other truly loves you, they will encourage you to pursue your personal legend and even wait for you if need be. To stand in the way of another person fulfilling their purpose does an injustice to that person, but is also self detrimental. Each person is on this earth for a purpose. It is up to each of us to be open enough to God's plan to find and pursue that purpose. Then we can truly live rich and fulfilling lives.
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- Karen Beale
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why are all of these types of stories so sexist?
I think this was my fault. I was expecting something different. I had just listened to Artemis by Andy Weir and it was so rich with stories about interesting women and men and the complexities of what makes us human. Then I listened to this one which only had 3 women mentioned and they fit the stereotype of women as virginal or as evil. The two young women were flat, 2 dimensional characters that only existed to be married to a man. Their only attribute was their beauty. I'm not entirely sure that either of them had a brain. The 3rd woman was an old gypsy woman that was a bit evil and she could have been interesting, but was only mentioned a few times early in the book and then never again. They had no dreams, no goals, no future except as they related to men. Am I missing something? Is this book only written for boys? If so, God help us if that is what men think of women!
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- Thomas
- 14-04-15
Life changing
Just amazing, my life has begun a new chapter, I've quit my job and I'm moving abroad in 3 weeks.
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- Bev
- 05-10-11
Mr Irons makes this reading beautiful
Whilst a lot of people may debate aspects of the book and its content in their review, I would like to comment on the extraordinary power and beauty of the reading by Jeremy Irons. His voice made this story a real joy to hear, I am going to search and see if he narrates any more on here. Having read the book before I can honestly say that Jeremy Irons' reading surpassed my reading by far. His dynamic tone and characterisation truly transport you on the magical journey of wonder that this book is all about. Thank you Audible, thank you Mr Irons, a beautiful 4 hours indeed.
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- jen
- 09-12-13
This story moved me.
Would you listen to The Alchemist again? Why?
This is a wonderful and thought-provoking tale. I wanted to listen again as soon as it was finished! It really invites you to read between the lines and reflect upon your own life story. Highly recommended.
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- A. Collins
- 02-07-13
Soft, easy and inspiring
What made the experience of listening to The Alchemist the most enjoyable?
This book is all it's hyped to be. A warming and inspiring story with great characters and intrigue. A nice twist too ;)
Jeremy Irons really enhanced the story for me too. His accents were apt and sometimes amusing; his voice acting top notch.
What did you like best about this story?
The ending, the characters.
Have you listened to any of Jeremy Irons’s other performances? How does this one compare?
I've not.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Irons made the experience absolutely better.
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- Scharfschutze
- 19-10-15
Pregnant with wisdom
The Alchemist stirred questions within me. It revealed wisdom that had been staring me in the face, which I had failed to recognise.
The story of the Centurion struck a deeply personal nerve, at a most vulnerable time, bringing tears to my eyes .
Jeremy Irons made the words leap of the page, as though they have a life of their own. I would recommend this book to anyone who is afraid of failure.
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- Miss B
- 13-07-17
Absolutely loved it
I had just listened to 5 second rule by mel robbins who in her book suggested this book i am so glad i decided to listen to this. Such a beautiful & inspiring story with a lot of spiritual meanings. I listened to it in 1 day i just couldnt put it down. I have now ordered 2 of the paperback books for my children to read. This is a must on any book shelf :)
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- N. Drennan
- 10-07-16
Fantastic read ( and listen)
What a fantastic book. A really complete story. Fantastic detail and insight into a world of mystery. Highly recommended .
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- Geoff Beattie
- 07-10-11
Such an inspiring story
This was recommended by Will Smilth during an interview on his ideas of success.
It's a simple and interesting tale with lots of twists and thought provoking ideas.
Highly recommended to anyone, especially those interested in "the way" or personal development.
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- Park Runner
- 16-07-20
Trite, obvious and irritating
I struggled with this book. I think I must be swimming against the tide of love this book generates! It’s like a cross between an Aesop’s fable and ‘Jonathan Livingstone Seagull,’ which an ex-boyfriend of mine made me read once in an attempt to help me understand the universe from a more ‘spiritual’ perspective. Suffice to say, he became a monk and I became a committed pragmatist. This book is eerily reminiscent of the kind of trite and patronising nonsense that I really dislike in a book. The constant reference to ‘omens’ and ‘destiny’ became tedious quite quickly. It’s fairly obvious to me that life offers some wonderful opportunities which sometimes take real courage to engage with - that message isn’t particularly profound. The assertion that the universe works with you to ‘achieve your personal legend’ is fanciful at best and a beautiful lie at worst. Luck can play a big part in life’s fortunes, along with hard work, self-belief, resilience, and the support of one’s family and friends. But the universe itself couldn’t care less: life can end randomly and pointlessly at any time for no reason, so the message to ‘grab it whilst it lasts, challenge yourself and try to be happy’ is fairly obvious, isn’t it? Or perhaps I’m missing something? It probably didn’t help that Jeremy Irons’ reading of it is overwrought. His dodgy accents are awful (especially the cockney one for the Desert, Sun and Wind,) and some are just noisy and grating. This one is for me.
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- Jeff Cassapi
- 26-11-17
Oh Jeremy and your dodgy accents!
Sadly his Dodgy accents often took me out of my imagination. Sometimes I didn't even know which character he was supposed to be....
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- Anonymous User
- 09-04-19
Must read for those who seeks what they have not found
Great story! Every living being should read or listen to this story. Loved listening to Jeremy Irons voice, made the story so much more adventurous!
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- Hari S
- 13-02-15
Love it
So many life lessons contains in this small book.
I would really recommend this book to whoever willing to learn about life.
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- Walter
- 07-01-19
Well written
This book is a great piece of work and should be read by anyone who seeks treasure and meaning in life...
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- Anonymous User
- 12-12-17
Awesome.
Awesome! Great story. Well read. I loved it. I will listen to this many times!
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- Anthony
- 08-12-17
Finished rather abruptly but otherwise a nice book
Certainly worth a look.
Narrative is well done. Story is good with a nice message. My only negative is it felt like the ending was wrapping up and then it ended before conclusion.
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- ailene c.
- 30-09-19
This audio book is just superb!
I got teary many times while listening to this. So profound and so many pearls of wisdom. Jeremy Irons’ reading is outstanding. I will be listening to this over and over.
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- Daniel Stephenson
- 25-03-19
An engaging and adventurous spiritual book.
I easily found time to listen to this book in one day. I tried stopping at one point but wanted to find out what was going to happen next and soon continued listening. I loved the narration, and thought the book was well thought through. My only complaint is that the book is too short and finished kind of abruptly.
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- Ash
- 09-12-18
Moral of the Story - Follow your Dreams...
Short, yet powerful. On the one hand, it's a tale about a shepherd boy who goes on a journey, and on the other hand it's much, much, more. There are so many messages conveyed throughout, but I found the moral of the story to be: follow your dreams and listen to your heart. For me, the tale also really highlighted how it is that we can become own biggest obstacles - how we shackle ourselves with one hand and hold the key in the other.
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- Jeremy
- 03-12-17
Interesting story
The story never got boring, it has life lessons that it teaches you through the travels of the main character. It has a mystical, spiritual theme about it that i think is refreshing compared to other books in the self improvement genre. Jeremy Irons was a good narrator, his coarse voice fit the book perfectly.
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- Anonymous User
- 26-11-17
Philosophy In An Adventure
The performance in this was exceptional and captivating in the same. Enjoyed beyond measure. 10/10
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