The Alchemist

A Fable About Following Your Dream

By: Paulo Coelho

Narrated by: Jeremy Irons

Length: 4 hrs

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)

Jeremy Irons narrating is 🔥

This is such an amazing reading of this book!!! His portrayal of the characters immerses you right into the story as if you are watching it..

The lesson

Isn’t it strange how you can read all the self help books yet one, such as this - tells a story where the message speaks to you and you just “get it.” Lovely book that made me look at my own omens! It’s time to reflect and adjust.

Captivating & full of profound spiritual meaning

What a joy this was to experience! I listened to this in one go! This supports all that I've been learning in my awakening path; fervently recommend to all seeking life's meaning.

Intriguing !!!!!

I need to listen to this several time. Great story. I enjoyed the whole journey.

Better every time

Jeremy Irons is the perfect narrator for this story. I was not impressed the first time I read The Alchemist. It wasn’t until the 3rd or 4th time I ready it that the book really moved me. Every time I read it I learn something different. When I listened to this performance, it was like I was listening to a new story. Excellent performance.

A classic, beautifully narrated

Classic book with insightful life lessons woven into excellent story telling. The narrator’s portrayal of the multiple characters brought greater depth and meaning to the experience.

Wonderful

What a wonderful and inspiring story on seeking one’s own personal legend. I highly recommend it!

Not What I Expected! Loved it.

It’s funny how the reviews I read gave me a preconceived idea of what what the book was going to be. Well don’t judge a book by it’s cover or even 20 in depth reviews 😅 The sense of wonder I was left with was magical. The reminder of our connection with all things was poignant. Such a great listen.

Favorite book ever, read it cover to cover and just listened to it again!

Everyone should read this and should be required reading in schools! This book is a treasure to anyone that reads! Finding pure purpose in oneself, that follow your dreams with a passion for life is hard but through one’s trials in life, you will be rewarded by the strength gained from the struggle! Take a moment to remember that we are all great, if we can only look inside ourselves and find true greatness and trust that we can make the best choices for ourselves! What a wonderful gift that this story provides for us!

Beautifully written as are all of this authors pieces

What a great book. I definitely recommend
This book. Go ahead and download it. You’re welcome