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The Alchemist

by Paulo Coelho
Jeremy Irons
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AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER

  • OVER 80 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE

    "Translated into 80 languages, the allegory teaches us about dreams, destiny, and the reason we are all here."—Oprah Daily, "Best Self-Help Books of a Generation"

    "It's a brilliant, magical, life-changing book that continues to blow my mind with its lessons. [...] A remarkable tome."—Neil Patrick Harris, actor

    A special 25th anniversary edition of the extraordinary international bestseller, including a new foreword by Paulo Coelho.

    Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom, and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations.

    Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different—and far more satisfying—than he ever imagined. Santiago's journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, of recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, most importantly, to follow our dreams.

    "A magical little volume."—San Francisco Chronicle

    "[This] Brazilian wizard makes books disappear from stores."—The New York Times

    "A sweetly exotic tale for young and old alike."—Publishers Weekly

    • Creators

    • Publisher

    • Release date

      October 4, 2005

    • Formats

      • OverDrive Listen audiobook

        • ISBN: 9780060879075
        • File size: 115624 KB
        • Duration: 04:00:52

    • Languages

      • English

    • Levels

      • ATOS Level: 6.4
      • Lexile® Measure: 910
      • Interest Level: 9-12(UG)
      • Text Difficulty: 4-5

    • Reviews

      • AudioFile Magazine
        This story of a Spanish shepherd boy begins as a search for treasure and evolves into a rich tale of human love and discovery. It is short, but certainly packs a wallop. What makes the story even better is Jeremy Irons's unforgettable narration. From the outset, it is clear that Irons is going to take us along on this journey, and we will find it just as fascinating as Santiago, the shepherd. 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. The journey with Santiago and Irons is well worth it. R.I.G. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine
      • AudioFile Magazine
        Pure joy and enchantment are the best ways to describe Paul Coelho's mystical novel of a Spanish shepherd boy seeking his destiny. In that same spirit narrator Yareli Arizmendi spins this marvelous tale of exotic adventure. The tale ranges from the countryside of Spain to the glittering oasis of the Egyptian desert. Arizmendi makes us feel the pain and joy of Santiago, the poor shepherd boy, as he tries to decide whether to seek a larger fortune or stay in the security of his job. Exuding softness and pathos, the narrator reminds that us most people who are unhappy failed to follow their dreams when young. I.Z. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
      • Publisher's Weekly

        July 2, 2001
        Brazilian writer Coelho has published five titles in 45 languages in 120 countries, and has sold 23 million books. It's easy to see why. This charming, simple and well-written allegory tells of a boy, Santiago, who has the imagination and courage to follow his "Personal Legend." Santiago finds fairy godfathers at many turns who help him learn to keep up his courage, and to read omens and his own heart. The book's inspirational message—follow your heart and do your own thing—is oblique enough, to allow readers to interpret it in any way they choose, with whatever degree and form of spirituality one adheres to: "To realize one's destiny is a person's only obligation." But apparently only men need apply; a woman's destiny is to wait for her hero to find his treasure and return home to her. The real treasure here is Jeremy Irons. His intriguing, subtle and powerful performance carries us along on the boy's adventures, into his confusions and insights, through discussions with kings and animals, through the desert and the sun and even through the philosophical passages. Based on the Harper San Francisco hardcover.

    Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

    subjects

    Languages

    • English

    Levels

    • ATOS Level:6.4
    • Lexile® Measure:910
    • Interest Level:9-12(UG)
    • Text Difficulty:4-5

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