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The Alchemist
- A Fable About Following Your Dream
- ナレーター: Jeremy Irons
- 再生時間: 4 時間
- カテゴリー: 文学・フィクション, 大衆小説
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アルケミスト
- 夢を旅した少年
- 著者: パウロ・コエーリョ, 山川 紘矢, 山川 亜希子
- ナレーター: 梶山 はる香
- 再生時間: 6 時間 9 分
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羊飼いの少年サンチャゴは、アンダルシアの平原からエジプトのピラミッドへ旅に出た。錬金術師の導きと様々な出会いの中で少年は人生の知恵を学んでゆく。世界中でベストセラーになった夢と勇気の物語。
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何度も聞きたい。
- 投稿者: パセリ 日付: 2018/12/19
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
- Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
- 著者: Stephen R. Covey
- ナレーター: Stephen R. Covey
- 再生時間: 13 時間 4 分
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Stephen R. Covey's book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, has been a top seller for the simple reason that it ignores trends and pop psychology for proven principles of fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity. Celebrating its 15th year of helping people solve personal and professional problems, this special anniversary edition includes a new foreword and afterword written by Covey that explore whether the 7 Habits are still relevant and answer some of the most common questions he has received over the past 15 years.
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insightful
- 投稿者: 房 百合香 日付: 2020/04/27
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The Little Prince
- 著者: Antoine de Saint-Exupery, Richard Howard - translator
- ナレーター: Humphrey Bower
- 再生時間: 1 時間 59 分
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A pilot stranded in the desert awakes one morning to see, standing before him, the most extraordinary little fellow. "Please," asks the stranger, "draw me a sheep." And the pilot realizes that when life's events are too difficult to understand, there is no choice but to succumb to their mysteries. He pulls out pencil and paper... And thus begins this wise and enchanting fable that, in teaching the secret of what is really important in life, has changed forever the world for its readers.
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新鮮な気持ちになる
- 投稿者: Kindleのお客様 日付: 2019/02/26
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Atomic Habits
- An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
- 著者: James Clear
- ナレーター: James Clear
- 再生時間: 5 時間 35 分
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No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving - every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change.
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Important thing
- 投稿者: 匿名 日付: 2021/01/30
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Klara and the Sun
- 著者: Kazuo Ishiguro
- ナレーター: Sura Siu
- 再生時間: 10 時間 16 分
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From her place in the store, Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, watches carefully the behaviour of those who come in to browse and of those who pass in the street outside. She remains hopeful a customer will soon choose her, but when the possibility emerges that her circumstances may change for ever, Klara is warned not to invest too much in the promises of humans.
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Book 1
- 著者: J.K. Rowling
- ナレーター: Stephen Fry
- 再生時間: 9 時間 33 分
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Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!
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Great listen
- 投稿者: 匿名 日付: 2020/01/03
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アルケミスト
- 夢を旅した少年
- 著者: パウロ・コエーリョ, 山川 紘矢, 山川 亜希子
- ナレーター: 梶山 はる香
- 再生時間: 6 時間 9 分
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羊飼いの少年サンチャゴは、アンダルシアの平原からエジプトのピラミッドへ旅に出た。錬金術師の導きと様々な出会いの中で少年は人生の知恵を学んでゆく。世界中でベストセラーになった夢と勇気の物語。
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何度も聞きたい。
- 投稿者: パセリ 日付: 2018/12/19
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
- Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
- 著者: Stephen R. Covey
- ナレーター: Stephen R. Covey
- 再生時間: 13 時間 4 分
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Stephen R. Covey's book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, has been a top seller for the simple reason that it ignores trends and pop psychology for proven principles of fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity. Celebrating its 15th year of helping people solve personal and professional problems, this special anniversary edition includes a new foreword and afterword written by Covey that explore whether the 7 Habits are still relevant and answer some of the most common questions he has received over the past 15 years.
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insightful
- 投稿者: 房 百合香 日付: 2020/04/27
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The Little Prince
- 著者: Antoine de Saint-Exupery, Richard Howard - translator
- ナレーター: Humphrey Bower
- 再生時間: 1 時間 59 分
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A pilot stranded in the desert awakes one morning to see, standing before him, the most extraordinary little fellow. "Please," asks the stranger, "draw me a sheep." And the pilot realizes that when life's events are too difficult to understand, there is no choice but to succumb to their mysteries. He pulls out pencil and paper... And thus begins this wise and enchanting fable that, in teaching the secret of what is really important in life, has changed forever the world for its readers.
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新鮮な気持ちになる
- 投稿者: Kindleのお客様 日付: 2019/02/26
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Atomic Habits
- An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
- 著者: James Clear
- ナレーター: James Clear
- 再生時間: 5 時間 35 分
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No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving - every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change.
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Important thing
- 投稿者: 匿名 日付: 2021/01/30
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Klara and the Sun
- 著者: Kazuo Ishiguro
- ナレーター: Sura Siu
- 再生時間: 10 時間 16 分
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From her place in the store, Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, watches carefully the behaviour of those who come in to browse and of those who pass in the street outside. She remains hopeful a customer will soon choose her, but when the possibility emerges that her circumstances may change for ever, Klara is warned not to invest too much in the promises of humans.
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Book 1
- 著者: J.K. Rowling
- ナレーター: Stephen Fry
- 再生時間: 9 時間 33 分
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Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!
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Great listen
- 投稿者: 匿名 日付: 2020/01/03
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Sherlock Holmes: The Definitive Collection
- 著者: Arthur Conan Doyle, Stephen Fry - introductions
- ナレーター: Stephen Fry
- 再生時間: 71 時間 57 分
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Ever since he made his first appearance in A Study In Scarlet, Sherlock Holmes has enthralled and delighted millions of fans throughout the world. Now Audible is proud to present Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes: The Definitive Collection, read by Stephen Fry. A lifelong fan of Doyle's detective fiction, Fry has narrated the complete works of Sherlock Holmes - four novels and five collections of short stories.
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Who Moved My Cheese?
- An A-Mazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life
- 著者: Spencer Johnson, Kenneth Blanchard
- ナレーター: Tony Roberts, Karen Ziemba
- 再生時間: 1 時間 39 分
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Most people are fearful of change because they don't have any control over how or when it happens to them. Since change happens either to the individual or by the individual, Dr. Spencer Johnson uses a simple story to show that when it comes to living in a changing world, what matters most is your attitude. Exploring a simple way to take the fear and anxiety out of managing the future, Who Moved My Cheese? can help you discover how to anticipate, acknowledge, and accept change in order to have a positive impact on your job, your relationships, and every aspect of your life.
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英語中級者におすすめ
- 投稿者: moko 日付: 2019/06/05
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12 Rules for Life
- An Antidote to Chaos
- 著者: Jordan B. Peterson
- ナレーター: Jordan B. Peterson
- 再生時間: 15 時間 56 分
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Acclaimed clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson has influenced the modern understanding of personality, and now he has become one of the world's most popular public thinkers, with his lectures on topics from the Bible to romantic relationships to mythology drawing tens of millions of viewers. In an era of unprecedented change and polarising politics, his frank and refreshing message about the value of individual responsibility and ancient wisdom has resonated around the world. In this audiobook, he provides 12 profound and practical principles for how to live a meaningful life.
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Authentic elaboration of life rules
- 投稿者: Amazon カスタマー 日付: 2018/12/08
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Book 7
- 著者: J.K. Rowling
- ナレーター: Stephen Fry
- 再生時間: 24 時間
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As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid's motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are not far behind. The protective charm that has kept Harry safe until now is broken, but he cannot keep hiding. The Dark Lord is breathing fear into everything Harry loves and to stop him Harry will have to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes. The final battle must begin - Harry must stand and face his enemy....
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Never gets old
- 投稿者: 匿名 日付: 2020/05/05
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Auggie & Me
- Three Wonder Stories
- 著者: R. J. Palacio
- ナレーター: Michael Chamberlain, Scott Merriman, Taylor Ann Krahn, 、その他
- 再生時間: 8 時間 1 分
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These stories are an extra peek at Auggie before he started at Beecher Prep and during his first year there. Listeners get to see him through the eyes of Julian, the bully; Christopher, Auggie's oldest friend; and Charlotte, Auggie's new friend at school. Together, these three stories are a treasure for listeners who don't want to leave Auggie behind when they finish Wonder.
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Pride and Prejudice
- 著者: Jane Austen
- ナレーター: Rosamund Pike
- 再生時間: 11 時間 35 分
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One of Jane Austen’s most beloved works, Pride and Prejudice, is vividly brought to life by Academy Award nominee Rosamund Pike ( Gone Girl). In her bright and energetic performance of this British classic, she expertly captures Austen’s signature wit and tone. Her attention to detail, her literary background, and her performance in the 2005 feature film version of the novel provide the perfect foundation from which to convey the story of Elizabeth Bennet, her four sisters, and the inimitable Mr. Darcy.
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How to Win Friends & Influence People
- 著者: Dale Carnegie
- ナレーター: Andrew MacMillan
- 再生時間: 7 時間 15 分
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You can go after the job you want...and get it! You can take the job you have...and improve it! You can take any situation you're in...and make it work for you!
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Mind blown
- 投稿者: Sagar Bhandari 日付: 2019/04/06
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Becoming
- 著者: Michelle Obama
- ナレーター: Michelle Obama
- 再生時間: 19 時間 3 分
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In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites listeners into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her - from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work to her time spent at the world's most famous address. With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both public and private, telling her full story as she has lived it - in her own words and on her own terms.
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語り口からにじみ出る、手本とすべき人柄。
- 投稿者: Kindleのお客様 日付: 2019/02/07
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Me Before You
- A Novel
- 著者: Jojo Moyes
- ナレーター: Susan Lyons, Anna Bentink, Steven Crossley, 、その他
- 再生時間: 14 時間 40 分
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Louisa Clark is an ordinary girl living an exceedingly ordinary life - steady boyfriend, close family - who has never been farther afield than her tiny village. She takes a badly needed job working for ex-Master of the Universe Will Traynor, who is wheelchair bound after an accident. Will has always lived a huge life - big deals, extreme sports, worldwide travel - and now he's pretty sure he cannot live the way he is. Will is acerbic, moody, bossy - but Lou refuses to treat him with kid gloves, and soon his happiness means more to her than she expected.
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Sapiens
- A Brief History of Humankind
- 著者: Yuval Noah Harari
- ナレーター: Derek Perkins
- 再生時間: 15 時間 17 分
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Most books about the history of humanity pursue either a historical or a biological approach, but Dr. Yuval Noah Harari breaks the mold with this highly original book. From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, Sapiens integrates history and science to reconsider accepted narratives, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and examine specific events within the context of larger ideas.
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History and future of human
- 投稿者: Amazon カスタマー 日付: 2019/03/29
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The Culture Map
- Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business
- 著者: Erin Meyer
- ナレーター: Lisa Larsen
- 再生時間: 7 時間 42 分
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Americans precede anything negative with three nice comments; French, Dutch, Israelis, and Germans get straight to the point; Latin Americans and Asians are steeped in hierarchy; Scandinavians think the best boss is just one of the crowd. It's no surprise that when they try and talk to each other, chaos breaks out. In The Culture Map, INSEAD professor Erin Meyer is your guide through this subtle, sometimes treacherous terrain in which people from starkly different backgrounds are expected to work harmoniously together.
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Eye opening!!
- 投稿者: Rie 日付: 2021/01/23
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Factfulness
- Ten Reasons We're Wrong About The World - And Why Things Are Better Than You Think
- 著者: Hans Rosling, Ola Rosling, Anna Rosling Rönnlund
- ナレーター: Simon Slater
- 再生時間: 7 時間 59 分
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Factfulness: The stress-reducing habit of carrying only opinions for which you have strong supporting facts. When asked simple questions about global trends - why the world's population is increasing; how many young women go to school; how many of us live in poverty - we systematically get the answers wrong. So wrong that a chimpanzee choosing answers at random will consistently outguess journalists, Nobel laureates, and investment bankers.
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A compass to cruise the uncertain world
- 投稿者: "1az" 日付: 2020/08/21
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"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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- Joe Kraus
- 2020/01/18
Saccharine for the Soul
My wife beat me to the punch with the line I’d intended to start my reflections on this: The Alchemist is this generation’s Jonathan Livingston Seagull.
Then she took it a step further, reminding me that she enjoyed Jonathan Livingston Seagull when she was 13.
In many ways, I think that says it all. I didn’t know that much about the book except for the fact that a lot of people seem to have enjoyed it. It seemed to have acquired a reputation as contemporary ‘wisdom literature,’ something someone would encourage you to read if you were feeling down or uninspired.
If I squint, I get some of that. This is a fable, so you have to accept a certain amount of easy narrative and simplified conflict. Santiago sets off on a quest, and everything lines up to make that quest possible.
Still, there is something unquestionably adolescent about the whole business. We are told repeatedly that the universe is built to make true the dreams of those who believe most firmly. We’re assured that certain true believers – loosely defined so as to include those who fall truly in love – have a kind of secret path laid out for them; they just have to be earnest enough in its pursuit.
I can see how some people might be inspired to hear such a message at certain low points in their lives. I can’t see, though, how they can take it at all seriously. This is every bit as much a fantasy as Harry Potter, but, unlike there, we’re never invited to weight the real burdens of growing up. Instead, we are invited to stay within the confines of this comfortable, imagined strategy for confronting our individual destinies.
Perhaps worse, this sort of “prosperity gospel for the irreligious” seems to imply that failure is simply a lack of true faith in one’s destiny. It suggests that, if we aren’t fulfilled, we need to see how we passed up on the opportunities and “omens” that would have made us so.
As a result, this is pernicious in the way it gives us a fantasy for the privileged. Santiago may begin as a poor shepherd, but he’s always rich – literally so – in his capacity to choose the way in which he lives his life. This may not be about a seagull who see the world differently from his peers, but it’s the same entitled escapism. Most people fail to live their dreams because they are born into a poverty or connectedness that prevents them from self-indulgence. This book ignores that. Like the notorious Marie Antoinette, it invites everyone without sufficient bread simply to eat cake instead.
There is some fun here, and I like the way Coelho peppers the work with so many admiring references to Islam and the wisdom of other cultures. Plus, it reads easily, though I confess I grew bored with parts of it even though it’s a very short book.
Bottom line, I should have listened to my wife.
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- JennStokes
- 2017/09/01
Brilliant story
I am completely in love with this story. I actually plan to listen to it again very soon because I expect it to be something that you get something different from it each time you hear it. Many important thoughts and lessons are throughout the book, and it is a great story too with wonderful characters.
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- Judi
- 2007/01/07
A Timeless Tale
I've been listening to Audible books for years, but this is the first one that, after finishing it, I immediately bought a hard copy. In fact, I bought TWO!! One for me to (re)read and mark up with highlights and notes, and one to pass around to my family and friends! This story is an amazing parable, richly layered with insights for finding and living a richer, more grounded, more meaningful life. Never "preachy", this is an allegorical story written in lyrical language that stands beautifully on its own. Add the richness that Jeremy Irons's delivery brings to this Audible edition, and it becomes a transcendent experience.
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- Morgan
- 2015/03/24
Magnificent!
This is a must read to all those who ask themselves existential questions: why am I here? What's life for? Why all the pain? Etc... The book does not delve into these questions but it paints a picture and the listener/ reader gets to interpret it. To me it was revealing and significant. I learn much about me and what life means to me by following the story of a boy through the desert of Africa. I wish you get as much as I did out of this book--and more! It is magnificent!
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- Karen Beale
- 2019/09/20
why are all of these types of stories so sexist?
I think this was my fault. I was expecting something different. I had just listened to Artemis by Andy Weir and it was so rich with stories about interesting women and men and the complexities of what makes us human. Then I listened to this one which only had 3 women mentioned and they fit the stereotype of women as virginal or as evil. The two young women were flat, 2 dimensional characters that only existed to be married to a man. Their only attribute was their beauty. I'm not entirely sure that either of them had a brain. The 3rd woman was an old gypsy woman that was a bit evil and she could have been interesting, but was only mentioned a few times early in the book and then never again. They had no dreams, no goals, no future except as they related to men. Am I missing something? Is this book only written for boys? If so, God help us if that is what men think of women!
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- RueRue
- 2015/04/02
Great performance, slim story
This isn't really a story, but more of a parable, intended to be inspirational. The message isn't too suble, but the prose is lyrical and direct. Beautifully read by Jeremy Irons.
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- Linda
- 2007/02/02
Marvelous Book & Expressive Reader
No better choice to read this magnificent book by Paul Coelho than Jeremy Irons. It is exceptionally well read, with great expression, and wonderful adaption of voice to characters. I have had it on audio cassette since it was first released in that format and was delighted to find it available in audio-book format at CD quality. It's truly a must have and is suitable for all ages. The book is also most profound yet told simply with grace and depth.
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- Kent
- 2012/03/20
What a nice little allegory!
This is a pleasant little story. And, it's one of those books that bears re-reading (or re-listening, if you did the audiobook format, such as I did)! I has the same sort of feel as "The Prophet" by Kahlil Gibran, or "Siddhartha" by Herman Hesse - and similarly carries a lot of subtle and overt life-messages in it's concise text. It is one of those stories that I'll ponder for quite a long time!
Jeremy Irons did a fantastic job with the narration - lots of variety in voices, and LOTS of emotion and feeling in the emphasis of dialogue!
This was a short, quick, and easy listen, and was very much worth my time!
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- DIANE
- 2014/07/28
Very special... a keepsake.
This book is one that I will read (listen to) over and over. The lessons one learns from this book are very similar to those one understands when studying Law of Attraction. The principles are sound and the story is a wonderful one. Jeremy Irons does a fabulous narration. Some chide me for not "reading" books... but when one can have the treat of hearing a talented actor such as Jeremy Irons do a rendition of such a special book, it's a win win as far as I'm concerned. I am now anxious to read other books by Paulo Coelho!
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- Kir Kanos TN
- 2007/06/20
A must for every young person
I really enjoyed this book. While it is not necessarily the enthralling Hero's journey that I thought it would be, this book should be on every high school and college student's reading list. It helps to put your "personal legend" or life's mission into perspective. While it isn't nearly a basis for theology, it touches on the many issues that people face as they embark on their life's journey. I especially liked the Alchemist's advice about not giving up on your life's mission for love. While admirable and definitely worth while, if one ends their life journey to pursue love, they will regret it and eventually resent the one they love. On the other hand if that significant other truly loves you, they will encourage you to pursue your personal legend and even wait for you if need be. To stand in the way of another person fulfilling their purpose does an injustice to that person, but is also self detrimental. Each person is on this earth for a purpose. It is up to each of us to be open enough to God's plan to find and pursue that purpose. Then we can truly live rich and fulfilling lives.
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- Thomas
- 2015/04/14
Life changing
Just amazing, my life has begun a new chapter, I've quit my job and I'm moving abroad in 3 weeks.
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- Bev
- 2011/10/05
Mr Irons makes this reading beautiful
Whilst a lot of people may debate aspects of the book and its content in their review, I would like to comment on the extraordinary power and beauty of the reading by Jeremy Irons. His voice made this story a real joy to hear, I am going to search and see if he narrates any more on here. Having read the book before I can honestly say that Jeremy Irons' reading surpassed my reading by far. His dynamic tone and characterisation truly transport you on the magical journey of wonder that this book is all about. Thank you Audible, thank you Mr Irons, a beautiful 4 hours indeed.
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- jen
- 2013/12/09
This story moved me.
Would you listen to The Alchemist again? Why?
This is a wonderful and thought-provoking tale. I wanted to listen again as soon as it was finished! It really invites you to read between the lines and reflect upon your own life story. Highly recommended.
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- A. Collins
- 2013/07/02
Soft, easy and inspiring
What made the experience of listening to The Alchemist the most enjoyable?
This book is all it's hyped to be. A warming and inspiring story with great characters and intrigue. A nice twist too ;)
Jeremy Irons really enhanced the story for me too. His accents were apt and sometimes amusing; his voice acting top notch.
What did you like best about this story?
The ending, the characters.
Have you listened to any of Jeremy Irons’s other performances? How does this one compare?
I've not.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Irons made the experience absolutely better.
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- Scharfschutze
- 2015/10/19
Pregnant with wisdom
The Alchemist stirred questions within me. It revealed wisdom that had been staring me in the face, which I had failed to recognise.
The story of the Centurion struck a deeply personal nerve, at a most vulnerable time, bringing tears to my eyes .
Jeremy Irons made the words leap of the page, as though they have a life of their own. I would recommend this book to anyone who is afraid of failure.
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- Park Runner
- 2020/07/16
Trite, obvious and irritating
I struggled with this book. I think I must be swimming against the tide of love this book generates! It’s like a cross between an Aesop’s fable and ‘Jonathan Livingstone Seagull,’ which an ex-boyfriend of mine made me read once in an attempt to help me understand the universe from a more ‘spiritual’ perspective. Suffice to say, he became a monk and I became a committed pragmatist. This book is eerily reminiscent of the kind of trite and patronising nonsense that I really dislike in a book. The constant reference to ‘omens’ and ‘destiny’ became tedious quite quickly. It’s fairly obvious to me that life offers some wonderful opportunities which sometimes take real courage to engage with - that message isn’t particularly profound. The assertion that the universe works with you to ‘achieve your personal legend’ is fanciful at best and a beautiful lie at worst. Luck can play a big part in life’s fortunes, along with hard work, self-belief, resilience, and the support of one’s family and friends. But the universe itself couldn’t care less: life can end randomly and pointlessly at any time for no reason, so the message to ‘grab it whilst it lasts, challenge yourself and try to be happy’ is fairly obvious, isn’t it? Or perhaps I’m missing something? It probably didn’t help that Jeremy Irons’ reading of it is overwrought. His dodgy accents are awful (especially the cockney one for the Desert, Sun and Wind,) and some are just noisy and grating. This one is for me.
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- Miss B
- 2017/07/13
Absolutely loved it
I had just listened to 5 second rule by mel robbins who in her book suggested this book i am so glad i decided to listen to this. Such a beautiful & inspiring story with a lot of spiritual meanings. I listened to it in 1 day i just couldnt put it down. I have now ordered 2 of the paperback books for my children to read. This is a must on any book shelf :)
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- N. Drennan
- 2016/07/10
Fantastic read ( and listen)
What a fantastic book. A really complete story. Fantastic detail and insight into a world of mystery. Highly recommended .
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- Geoff Beattie
- 2011/10/07
Such an inspiring story
This was recommended by Will Smilth during an interview on his ideas of success.
It's a simple and interesting tale with lots of twists and thought provoking ideas.
Highly recommended to anyone, especially those interested in "the way" or personal development.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2020/05/18
Nonsense
Twenty years ago so many people were raving about this book I thought it must be something special. Think "Celestine prophecy" or any thing Carlos Casteneda, ridiculous, generic, hippy guff, for saps and their cats. waste of money and time.
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- Cecile Wetdewich
- 2019/04/09
Must read for those who seeks what they have not found
Great story! Every living being should read or listen to this story. Loved listening to Jeremy Irons voice, made the story so much more adventurous!
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- Hari S
- 2015/02/13
Love it
So many life lessons contains in this small book.
I would really recommend this book to whoever willing to learn about life.
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- Walter
- 2019/01/07
Well written
This book is a great piece of work and should be read by anyone who seeks treasure and meaning in life...
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- Anonymous User
- 2017/12/12
Awesome.
Awesome! Great story. Well read. I loved it. I will listen to this many times!
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- Anthony
- 2017/12/08
Finished rather abruptly but otherwise a nice book
Certainly worth a look.
Narrative is well done. Story is good with a nice message. My only negative is it felt like the ending was wrapping up and then it ended before conclusion.
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- ailene c.
- 2019/09/30
This audio book is just superb!
I got teary many times while listening to this. So profound and so many pearls of wisdom. Jeremy Irons’ reading is outstanding. I will be listening to this over and over.
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- Daniel Stephenson
- 2019/03/25
An engaging and adventurous spiritual book.
I easily found time to listen to this book in one day. I tried stopping at one point but wanted to find out what was going to happen next and soon continued listening. I loved the narration, and thought the book was well thought through.
My only complaint is that the book is too short and finished kind of abruptly.
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- Ash
- 2018/12/09
Moral of the Story - Follow your Dreams...
Short, yet powerful.
On the one hand, it's a tale about a shepherd boy who goes on a journey, and on the other hand it's much, much, more. There are so many messages conveyed throughout, but I found the moral of the story to be: follow your dreams and listen to your heart.
For me, the tale also really highlighted how it is that we can become own biggest obstacles - how we shackle ourselves with one hand and hold the key in the other.
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- Jeremy
- 2017/12/03
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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- Anonymous User
- 2017/11/26
Philosophy In An Adventure
The performance in this was exceptional and captivating in the same. Enjoyed beyond measure.
10/10