The Alchemist
A Fable About Following Your Dream
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The Alchemist
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Narrated by:
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Jeremy Irons
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By:
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Paulo Coelho
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Editorial reviews
With a chorus of followers worldwide singing its praises, The Alchemist delivers soul-stirring wisdom to motivate anyone whose dreams are seemingly out of reach.
Described as an inspiring fable, The Alchemist is a metaphorical tale of author Paulo Coelho’s journey of self-discovery through following his heart. The enchanting audiobook follows Santiago, a humble young shepherd who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a mysterious buried treasure. The fictional story of a shepherd boy's bold journey into the unknown to find a fortune reveals itself as a reflection of the riches found within each of us.
Narrated by esteemed actor Jeremy Irons, every spoken word in this audiobook is unforgettable and ropes you along the journey. Clear, commanding and distinct, Irons’s gifted voice has lent itself broadly from Scar in Disney’s The Lion King (1994) movie to the English-language audio guide for Westminster Abbey in London.
Whilst the tale may be fiction, the lessons are real and readily applicable. The Alchemist is compass-like, offering guidance on finding your direction and purpose in life. As Santiago’s quest reveals, obstacles and fear are overcome when you acknowledge what your heart tells you and allow yourself to be drawn towards what you truly love. Download The Alchemist and prepare to become invested in the transformative power of your dreams.
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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- Jeremy
- 03-12-2017
Interesting story
The story never got boring, it has life lessons that it teaches you through the travels of the main character.
It has a mystical, spiritual theme about it that i think is refreshing compared to other books in the self improvement genre.
Jeremy Irons was a good narrator, his coarse voice fit the book perfectly.
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- Will Mellows
- 15-05-2021
My Favourite Book
Everyone should listen to this book. It is filled with wisdom and keys to living a happy existence
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- Luke
- 13-04-2021
excellent life lessons.
I enjoyed this book. it's light hearted wisdom was well accepted by myself. I would recommend if you enjoy the pursuit of living a better life and listening to others stories.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-08-2021
Exquisite
One of the best adventure books ever written. In some ways not to the standards of contemporary inclusive literature, across gender and differently-abled people but it is set in 15th century middle east, and a profoundly beautiful reflection of a humble shepherd's life back then. Absolutely incredible just how deeply moving a mere few words from Paul Coelho can be.
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- Andrew F.
- 15-07-2021
great narration
it's a short story. Jeremy Irons is the perfect voice for it. good if you like stories that relate to philosophy.
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- Anonymous User
- 15-10-2021
Omens indeed...
listen to this when the time is right.
At such time it will come to you.
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- Steve Morice
- 16-05-2019
A true classic.
The story that was nearly, never told. Well worth the read. A very intriguing story about one boy's life journey.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-10-2019
Best ever!!!
This is a life changing book! The story provides perspective on things in a whole new light to apply to ones own life.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-12-2019
beautiful book
my 1st ever book iv read and im glad it was The Alchemist !!
the story is amazing !
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- Natasha R
- 31-03-2020
Lovely story and excellent narrator
The soothing voice of Jeremy Irons is perfect to take you on this wonderful tale, and, on occassion, to slowly slip into your own dreams...
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