The Archer

By: Paulo Coelho, Margaret Jull Costa - translator

Narrated by: Vikas Adam

From the #1 best-selling author of The Alchemist comes an inspiring story about a young man seeking wisdom from an elder, and the practical lessons imparted along the way. Includes stunning illustrations by Christoph Niemann.

“A novelist who writes in a universal language.” —The New York Times

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. Instead one must take risks, build courage, and embrace the unexpected journey fate has to offer.

With the wisdom, generosity, simplicity, and grace that have made him an international best seller, Paulo Coelho provides the framework for a rewarding life: hard work, passion, purpose, thoughtfulness, the willingness to fail, and the urge to make a difference.

Critic reviews

“[Coelho’s] books have had a life-enhancing effect on millions of people.” —The Times (London)


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

MASTERY. Straight to the point.

This is one of the best books on mastery that I've ever read. Sweet and simple

Amazing short book

Was gifted this book for my birthday and as I have read The Alchemist I knew this book had to be great as well. Well it has lived up to my expectations and was a great short book that I can always pick up and read again! I’m glad this was the first audible I got to hear and experience.

Lovely little book.

Great story and great narration. I book with wonderful life lessons. I will surely return to it repeatedly.

A new favorite for any artist.

If you have an art form, this book is for you. I didn’t appreciate The Alchemist the way I appreciate this book. This is so simple and so elegant, just the way an art should be.

Some favorite lessons that I got out of it:
Be clear about your intentions each day.
Give yourself permission to rest.
Visualize God always by your side.
Regard your goals/target with respect and dignity rather than as enemies to be conquered.

This was my first read through. I’ll read this again and again, the same way I do with The Four Agreements and there will always be something new that jumps out at me. This book came to me at the perfect time.

Wonderful

As an martial artist and archer, it spoke to my soul! Very few works have ever touched me as this on has.