Manuscript Found in Accra

De: Paulo Coelho, Margaret Jull Costa - translator

Narrado por: Jeremy Irons

The latest novel from the #1 internationally best-selling author of The Alchemist.

There is nothing wrong with anxiety.
Although we cannot control God’s time, it is part of the human condition to want to receive the thing we are waiting for as quickly as possible.
Or to drive away whatever is causing our fear. . . .
Anxiety was born in the very same moment as mankind. And since we will never be able to master it, we will have to learn to live with it—just as we have learned to live with storms.

* * *

July 14, 1099. Jerusalem awaits the invasion of the crusaders who have surrounded the city’s gates. There, inside the ancient city’s walls, men and women of every age and every faith have gathered to hear the wise words of a mysterious man known only as the Copt. He has summoned the townspeople to address their fears with truth:

“Tomorrow, harmony will become discord. Joy will be replaced by grief. Peace will give way to war. . . . None of us can know what tomorrow will hold, because each day has its good and its bad moments. So, when you ask your questions, forget about the troops outside and the fear inside. Our task is not to leave a record of what happened on this date for those who will inherit the Earth; history will take care of that. Therefore, we will speak about our daily lives, about the difficulties we have had to face.”

The people begin with questions about defeat, struggle, and the nature of their enemies; they contemplate the will to change and the virtues of loyalty and solitude; and they ultimately turn to questions of beauty, love, wisdom, sex, elegance, and what the future holds. “What is success?” poses the Copt. “It is being able to go to bed each night with your soul at peace.”

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Now, these many centuries later, the wise man’s answers are a record of the human values that have endured throughout time. And, in Paulo Coelho’s hands, The Manuscript Found in Accra reveals that who we are, what we fear, and what we hope for the future come from the knowledge and belief that can be found within us, and not from the adversity that surrounds us.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Coelho’s writing is beautifully poetic but his message is what counts.” —Daily Express

“His writing is like a path of energy that inadvertently leads readers to themselves, toward their mysterious and faraway souls.” —Le Figaro

“His books have had a life enhancing impact on millions of people “ —The Times (London)

“An exceptional writer.” —USA Today

“An intriguing and playful premise.” —The Boston Globe

“Full of worthy musings and quotable quotes on a variety of subjects—from solitude and love to beauty and miracles. . . . Like all Coelho’s other works, the earnestness, simplicity and clarity of [Manuscript Found in Accra’s] prose start touching your soul and transforming your thoughts.” —The International Herald Tribune

“Coelho . . . shows himself again to be a cerebral and subtle writer.” —The New York Journal of Books

“Spiritualists and wanderlusts will eagerly devour . . . [Coelho’s] search for all things meaningful.” —The Washington Post

“Coelho masterfully presents his points wrapped in the … familiar guise of an ancient story.” —Portland Book Review

“A timeless and powerful exploration of personal growth, everyday wisdom and joy.” —Bookscan (London)

Jeremy Irons does it again

Jeremy Irons is the best! I've begun to listen to works that he has specifically narrated. His deep baritone voice and enunciation make for some of the best listens on here.

Amazing

Coelho has done it again. the alchemist has been my favorite book for some time... this rivals the alchemist in depth and inspiration. thought provoking and beautiful.

awesome listen

the only thing that beats the teachings of this book are the performance of the reader

INCREDIBLE INCREDIBLE BOOK!!

After reading this book, I knew that I wanted to memorize the information. After listening 20+ times, I still glean wisdom. One of my new favorite books!

Unexpected Golden Nugget

Being someone who loves how words can be woven to tell a story. Paulo does an amazing job of putting us in the square with the nervous crowd who is anticipating the battle looming just outside the walls. Yet when the Copt responds, the battle fades into a more distant future. For me, this is a great read, and I use it often in my talks and trainings. Thank you Paulo!