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The Alchemist Unabridged Cd

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The Alchemist Unabridged Cd

by Paulo Coelho

HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS | March 8, 2001 | Audio Book (CD)

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.

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    Rating: 1/5

    Nothing new here.

    Vanessa Greco

    3 weeks ago

    I read dozens of reviews online before ordering this book & finally did a couple weeks back. I just finished reading it and unfortunately I was disappointed. A lot of people claimed that this book was "life changing" and made it out to be a book of great lessons, but to me it was an entire collection of common sense. Things we've known for decades. Follow your dream, don't give up, listen to your heart and so on. This book was very basic. Definitely didn't live up to all of the hype.

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    Rating: 2/5

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    Willa

    5 months ago

    This book did definitely not live up to the hype for me. So many people seem to have found insight and guidance from this book but I found it to be very average and the lessons from it to be common sense and nothing new.

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    Rating: 5/5

    LIFE-CHANGING BOOK

    Chandan Brar

    15 months ago

    This book was given to me years ago, but it wasn't until I recently picked it up that I found the existing lessons within it incredibly moving.

    If you have 3 hours to spare in your life, please please read this book and reflect on the ideas within it. It's empowering, engaging and incredibly moving.

    Just to give you a quick sample and without ruining the storyline, here is one of the quotes from the book that really shook me,
    "What is the world's greatest lie? It's this: That at a certain point in our lives, we begin to lose control of what is happening to us and our lives become controlled by fate. That is the world's greatest lie"

    Please read and pass it onto your friends and family. Great read!

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    Minna

    Rating: 5/5

    Need a push to follow your dreams? Read this Book!

    Minna

    11 years ago

    When a friend discovered that I had given up my dreams to become a corporate slave, he told referred this book to me. It was through Santiago's journey that the little girl without inhibitions was reborn within me. I realized that it's never too late to start following your dreams - after all, you only live once. This book reminded me that life w/out purpose and passion is meaningless. The Alchemist is a must read for anyone in need of a push to follow their dreams!
    PS: it's an easy read!

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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.

About the Author

“The Alchemist” isa search for understanding. The many messages for the listener as Santiago - the protagonist - goes along his way are valid observations on life. Contrary to the slamming from some reviewers many listeners will find that the boy’s lessons are good reminders of life’s priorities -- and the need to listen to one’s heart.(Sunday Patriot News (Harrisburg, PA))

Edition Details

Unabridged: 4 Hours/3 CDs

Audio Book (CD)

5.25 x 5.75 x 0.79 in

March 8, 2001

HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS

English


0694524441
9780694524440

From the Critics

“The Alchemist” isa search for understanding. The many messages for the listener as Santiago - the protagonist - goes along his way are valid observations on life. Contrary to the slamming from some reviewers many listeners will find that the boy’s lessons are good reminders of life’s priorities -- and the need to listen to one’s heart.(Sunday Patriot News (Harrisburg, PA))

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