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  • A Fable About Following Your Dream
  • Written by: Paulo Coelho
  • Narrated by: Jeremy Irons
  • Length: 4 hrs
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,867 ratings)

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The Alchemist

Written by: Paulo Coelho
Narrated by: Jeremy Irons
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Publisher's Summary

Paulo Coelho's enchanting novel has inspired a devoted following around the world. This story, dazzling in its simplicity and wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of treasure buried in the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself king, and an Alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest. No one knows what the treasure is, or if Santiago will be able to surmount the obstacles along the way But what starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a meditation on the treasures found within. Lush, evocative, and deeply humane, the story of Santiago is art eternal testament to the transforming power of our dreams and the importance of listening to our hearts.
©1988 Paulo Coelho (P)2005 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic Reviews

"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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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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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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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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Such a cliche

Very disappointed and had huge hopes of this one with it being so widely acclaimed:(

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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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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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The narrator make you visualise the journey so well.

The alchemist is a classic tale of self discovery and life lessons learnt along the journey following one’s dream. The narrative makes the journey even more interesting. A good one to listen on any given day.

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Heart

other then the boy turning himself into winds, I loved the most of it and enjoyed

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The story, the characters and the narrative.

The story is none like any other. It is a parable that hooks you! Recommended in a single read for anybody seeking spiritual enlightenment, the purpose of you being here. Maybe, just maybe, it can open some closed perspectives.

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Sounds more like a fairytale

Story is good at some point, basically the whole book is telling that we should follow our dream, and listen to our heart.

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