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The Alchemist
- A Fable About Following Your Dream
- Narrated by: Jeremy Irons
- Length: 4 hrs
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Editorial review
By Madeline Anthony, Audible Editor
THE STRANGE ALCHEMY OF THE ALCHEMIST, THE NOVEL TURNED SELF-DEV PHENOMENON
At its core, The Alchemist is a spiritual guide. Packed into the form of a short fable, it follows young Santiago, a shepherd boy who travels far and wide in hopes of finding his life’s treasures. Within the simplicity of the story, universal messages are able to unfold in profound ways, ringing true with a newfound sense of urgency—listen to your heart, follow your intuition, and have the courage to walk towards your dreams even when you are afraid of what might happen next.
Far from an expansive, ancient desert, I listened to this story for the first time on the beach. After hearing rave reviews of The Alchemist for several years from friends and acquaintances, I had decided to listen to the audiobook on a rare week off. It was Christmas, and for the first time in a long time, I was not with my family for the holidays. I was spending that lost week between Christmas and New Year's on a bed of white sand in the Hawaiian Islands, on something of an engagement-moon with my fiancé. It was all gorgeous—the sun, the purplish mountains in the distance, the giant sea turtles that gently floated in the water like kids on a perpetual vacation. Taken at face value, there should have been no worries in sight. But secretly, I was worried. In fact, I was extremely worried. I was living with a nagging feeling that I kept trying to push down, and that each time I did, would inevitably rise again. In the end, listening to a story about a young boy in Egypt helped me to tap into my own heart of hearts, inevitably realizing the truth—I did not want to marry this man, and in fact, I wouldn’t.
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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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In The Fifth Mountain, Paulo Coelho takes us back to the ninth century, to the turbulent Middle East, where the prophet Elijah is struggling to keep his faith alive in a world of constant upheaval, tyrannical royalty, and pagan gods.
By: Paulo Coelho
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The Alchemist
- By: H. P. Lovecraft
- Narrated by: Adriel Brandt
- Length: 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 4
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Revenge, death, and destruction abound in this early short story by H.P. Lovecraft. The story follows Antoine, a count who is last in line to die at the age of 32 due to a curse put on his family hundreds of years prior. His ancestor, being responsible for the death, brought about the curse, and Antoine was left to watch all his family, including his manservant, die an early death. But when his time comes and he is exploring the castle in wait, he manages to successfully end the curse by deflecting the fatal blow of Charles - the son of the man who was killed so many years ago.
By: H. P. Lovecraft
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The Four Agreements
- By: don Miguel Ruiz
- Narrated by: Peter Coyote
- Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 57,438
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 46,996
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In The Four Agreements, don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, the The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Incredible!!!
- By R. Baker on 05-25-05
By: don Miguel Ruiz
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The Valkyries
- A Magical Tale About Forgiving Our Past and Believing in Our Future
- By: Paulo Coelho
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
- Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 519
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A masterful blend of the exotic locales, dramatic adventure, and magical storytelling, for which Coelho's fictional works are renowned, this true-life account is at once a modern-day adventure and a metaphysical odyssey.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This Book Changed My Life - Seriously
- By David Khachadoorian on 06-20-15
By: Paulo Coelho
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Eleven Minutes
- By: Paulo Coelho
- Narrated by: Emilia Fox, Derek Jacoby
- Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 846
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A chance meeting in Rio takes Maria to Geneva, where she dreams of finding fame and fortune, yet ends up working the streets as a prostitute. In Geneva, Maria drifts further and further away from love while at the same time developing a fascination with sex. Eventually, Maria's despairing view of love is put to the test when she meets a handsome young painter. In this odyssey of self-discovery, Maria has to choose between pursuing a path of darkness or risking everything to find her own 'inner light'.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Beautiful Story & A Good Example Of Determination
- By Apollo Butler on 12-14-11
By: Paulo Coelho
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El Alquimista
- By: Paulo Coelho
- Narrated by: Michelle Jenner
- Length: 4 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 668
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 548
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"El Alquimista" ha encontrado devotos seguidores en todo el mundo. Publicada en más de 170 países, es una de las novelas más traducidas del mundo (83 lenguas) y ha convertido a Paulo Coelho en uno de los autores más leídos de la historia.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Para Reflexionar
- By Arleth on 01-29-22
By: Paulo Coelho
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The Archer
- By: Paulo Coelho, Margaret Jull Costa - translator
- Narrated by: Vikas Adam
- Length: 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 382
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In The Archer we meet Tetsuya, a man once famous for his prodigious gift with a bow and arrow but who has since retired from public life, and the boy who comes searching for him. The boy has many questions, and in answering them Tetsuya illustrates the way of the bow and the tenets of a meaningful life. Paulo Coelho's story suggests that living without a connection between action and soul cannot fulfill, that a life constricted by fear of rejection or failure is not a life worth living.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Not The Alchemist
- By Tiffany Word on 11-13-20
By: Paulo Coelho, and others
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Maktub
- An Inspirational Companion to The Alchemist
- By: Paulo Coelho
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
- Length: 2 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 15
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From one of the greatest writers of our age comes a collection of stories and parables unlocking the mysteries of the human condition. Gathered from Paulo Coelho’s daily column of the same name, Maktub, meaning “it is written,” invites seekers on a journey of faith, self-reflection, and transformation. As Paulo Coelho explains, “Maktub is not a book of advice—but an exchange of experiences.”
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5 out of 5 stars
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Coehlo read by Ballerini = perfection
- By Kenneth Powell on 03-05-24
By: Paulo Coelho
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The Witch of Portobello
- By: Paulo Coelho
- Narrated by: Rita Wolf
- Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 652
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The Witch of Portobello is the story of a mysterious woman named Athena, told by the many who knew her well - or hardly at all. Like The Alchemist, The Witch of Portobello is the kind of story that will transform the way listeners think about love, passion, joy, and sacrifice.
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2 out of 5 stars
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the toughest kind of book to write....
- By Rebecarol on 02-15-08
By: Paulo Coelho
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The Power of Now
- A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
- By: Eckhart Tolle
- Narrated by: Eckhart Tolle
- Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 39,120
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 31,234
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 30,798
To make the journey into The Power of Now you need to leave your analytical mind and its false created self, the ego, behind. Access to the Now is everywhere - in the body, the silence, and the space all around you. These are the keys to enter a state of inner peace.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Consciousness Altering
- By Darius on 02-13-04
By: Eckhart Tolle
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Manuscript Found in Accra
- By: Paulo Coelho, Margaret Jull Costa - translator
- Narrated by: Jeremy Irons
- Length: 2 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 851
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 748
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 739
The latest novel from number-one internationally best-selling author Paulo Coelho is a classic of inspiration and reflection, a meditation on life, love, and the significance of change. A novel of philosophical reflection set in Jerusalem during the time of the Crusades. Here a community of Christians, Arabs, and Jews who have long lived together harmoniously have been warned of an imminent attack and certain destruction. Contemplating their demise, the community assembles to seek the wise counsel of a Greek Copt.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Outstanding story and performance
- By Jim S on 12-13-13
By: Paulo Coelho, and others
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The Alchemyst
- The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, Book 1
- By: Michael Scott
- Narrated by: Denis O'Hare
- Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 4,857
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,419
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,450
Nicholas Flamel is the greatest Alchemyst to ever live. The records show that he died in 1418, but what if he's actually been making the elixir of life for centuries? The secrets to eternal life are hidden within the book he protects - the Book of Abraham the Mage. It's the most powerful book that has ever existed, and in the wrong hands, it will destroy the world. And that's exactly what Dr. John Dee plans to do when he steals it. There is one hope. If the prophecy is true, Sophie and Josh Newman have the power to save everyone. Now they just have to learn to use it.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Children's Novel......Maybe!
- By DaBears113 on 11-27-09
By: Michael Scott
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Hippie
- By: Paulo Coelho, Eric M. B. Becker - translator
- Narrated by: Graham Halstead
- Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 440
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 379
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In Hippie, he tells the story of Paulo, a young, skinny Brazilian man with a goatee and long, flowing hair, who dreams of becoming a writer, and Karla, a Dutch woman in her twenties who has been waiting to find a companion to accompany her on the fabled hippie trail to Nepal.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Tells It Like It Was
- By Carl on 10-13-18
By: Paulo Coelho, and others
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Ikigai
- The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
- By: Héctor García, Francesc Miralles
- Narrated by: Walter Dixon
- Length: 3 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,339
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,807
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Bring meaning and joy to all your days with this internationally best-selling guide to the Japanese concept of ikigai - the happiness of always being busy - as revealed by the daily habits of the world's longest-living people.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Not insightful but inspirational
- By A. Yoshida on 02-27-18
By: Héctor García, and others
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Brida
- By: Paulo Coelho
- Narrated by: Linda Emond
- Length: 5 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,060
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 862
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Story4 out of 5 stars 865
Brida, a young Irish girl, has long been interested in various aspects of magic but is searching for something more. Her search leads her to people of great wisdom. She meets a wise man who dwells in a forest, who teaches her to trust in the goodness of the world, and a woman who teaches her how to dance to the music of the world. As Brida seeks her destiny, she struggles to find a balance between her relationships and her desire to become a witch.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Very disappointing
- By Jen Terry on 01-11-09
By: Paulo Coelho
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- MSW
- 11-23-19
Beautiful
Beautiful story. The story is well told. The message of the Alchemist is well understood.
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- Beza
- 12-01-19
The only one I listen to
I do not like listening to audio books; I prefer the pages to a hard copy novel that I can engross myself into. Yet, when I heard my mom playing this audio book in the car, I knew I had to get it. Jeremy Irons did a brilliant job telling the story and invoking each character with their own traits and characteristics. To this day, every time I read the book I can hear in my mind Irons speak. I would highly recommend the novel because it is a phenomenal story paired with an equally phenomenal voice.
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- Angela Cypress
- 03-23-20
Renewed Dream
Reading the second time made the dream brighter and the journey more profound. Love it
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- Kindle Customer
- 10-22-20
Wonderful
A wonderful narration by the incomparable Jeremy Irons. You become lost in the story and you learn to trust your heart.
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- KJ
- 07-26-20
Encouraging
I love this book b/c it speaks life to anyone who is conscious enough to see it via the book or hear it via audible. Pursue your path...whatever that may be. A must read for everyone!
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- Marie Frzr
- 10-28-20
love it
I loved everything about the book. I was skeptical at first but once I made it to the second chapter... couldn't put it down.
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- Jose Eleoterio Da Costa Junior
- 08-12-20
Great book with a great narration
Great touching story. Makes you remember to always pursuit your goals. I do recommend this book to everyone
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- Anonymous User
- 08-19-20
Attentiveness
I've listened to this book for the first time, while I was drawing in an abandoned Soviet factory, on it's weathered wall. Life gave me a path to follow, which has led me to this point, where I chose to listen to the Sheppard's journey to the far lands of the lime stone megalithic monuments. A search for ones personal legend... This book to me, has managed to reignite within me the sense of purpose, and make me look at what I, as an artist, a human being, can strive for. I will re-listen to this peace of gold as many a times as I'll feel, whenever I need to rekindle within oneself a thirst for finding my own treasure!
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- Paul Wolfgang Ganieany
- 02-28-20
Absolutely my favorite book of all time
Still to this day this is my favorite book. Every page has eye opening moments. Every person should read this book several times throughout their life.
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- Brian L. Mayers
- 06-13-20
Life Journey
A journey into seeking deeper meaning to life's journey! Short but sweet the third time
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