Paulo Coelho
The Pilgrimage, published in 1987, was inspired by Coelho’s journey on the Way of St James, otherwise known as the Camino De Santiago in Spain. Listen to The Pilgrimage audiobook narrated by Sean Runnette.
Coelho’s next book, The Alchemist, first published in 1988 and translated into English in 1993, has now sold more than 30mn copies. The book has captured the attention of people all over the world and has some high profile fans – Bill Clinton was spotted carrying a copy of The Alchemist, and Madonna once recommended it to Oprah Winfrey. Listen to The Alchemist audiobook, narrated by British actor Jeremy Irons.
Since writing The Alchemist, Coelho has gone on to write many more popular books including The Supreme Gift (1991), By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept (1994), The Zahir (2005), Adultery (2014), and The Spy (2016).
Coelho is the recipient of a number of awards and honours including being appointed a member of the Academy of Letters of Brazil, and a Messenger of Peace for the United Nations.
In addition to writing books, Coelho writes on his personal website and shares regular updates on social media with his millions of fans. One way that Coelho gives back is via the Paulo Coelho Institute which supports the education and welfare of more than 400 underprivileged children in Rio de Janeiro. The Institute is financed largely by Coelho’s book royalties.
Growing up in Rio de Janeiro, Coelho found himself institutionalized as a teenager. His parents thought he had severe mental health issues and were seeking to help him. After his release he enrolled in law school, but soon dropped out and spent time travelling. He went on to collaborate with musicians, writing lyrics for their songs. In 1974, lyrics he had written led to his arrest by Brazil’s ruling militia. Coelho also spent time as a theatre director, actor, and journalist before becoming an author. Paulo Coelho was born 24 August 1947 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Audiobook Review — The Pilgrimage by Paulo Coehlo
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The Pilgrimage
- By: Paulo Coelho
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
- Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 153
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 132
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Story4 out of 5 stars 134
Step inside this captivating account of Paulo Coehlo's pilgrimage along the road to Santiago. This fascinating parable explores the need to find one's own path. In the end, we discover that the extraordinary is always found in the ordinary and simple ways of everyday people. Part adventure story, part guide to self-discovery, this compelling tale delivers the perfect combination of enchantment and insight.
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3 out of 5 stars
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not for me yet
- By Jasmine on 23-05-2016
“The narrator’s voice was spot on for such a book. It really captured the confusion, desperation … that Paulo was experiencing throughout the events, and it instantly starts with such emotion which flows through the entire book. Every time you stop to listen to it, bang, you’re right back into the world where you know nothing and are questioning everything, purely because of the superb narration.” Benjamin, Audible listener.