Maktub: An Inspirational Companion to The Alchemist
Written by Paulo Coelho
Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini
5/5
()
About this audiobook
An essential companion to the inspirational classic The Alchemist, filled with timeless stories of reflection and rediscovery.
From one of the greatest writers of our age comes a collection of stories and parables unlocking the mysteries of the human condition. Gathered from Paulo Coelho’s daily column of the same name, Maktub, meaning “it is written,” invites seekers on a journey of faith, self-reflection, and transformation. As Paulo Coelho explains, “Maktub is not a book of advice—but an exchange of experiences.”
Each story offers an illuminated path to see life and the lives of our fellow people around the world in new ways, allowing us to tap into universal truths about our collective and individual humanity. As Coelho writes, “a man who seeks only the light, while shirking his responsibilities, will never find illumination. And one who keep his eyes fixed upon the sun . . . ends up blind.” These wise tales offer the perspective of talking snakes, old women climbing mountains, disciples querying their masters, Buddha in dialogue, mysterious hermits, and many saints addressing the mysteries of the universe.
Following the path of his previous internationally bestselling works, this thoughtful collection of short, inspirational pieces, introduced in a foreword by the author, will engage seekers of all ages and backgrounds.
Editor's Note
A collective of wisdom…
Coelho’s “The Alchemist” has been inspiring readers for decades. Now, previously published columns by the author are available to English readers for the first time thanks to this book. Coelho is quick to clarify that it is “not a book of advice — but an exchange of experiences.” Filled with fables inspired by a variety of cultures and folklore, “Maktub” is a work of collective human wisdom from around the world.
Paulo Coelho
One of the most influential writers of our time, Paulo Coelho is the author of thirty international bestsellers, including The Alchemist, Warrior of the Light, Brida, Veronika Decides to Die, and Eleven Minutes. He is a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters and a United Nations Messenger of Peace. Paulo is the recipient of 115 international prizes and awards, among them, the Chevalier de l'Ordre National de la Légion d'Honneur (Legion of Honor). Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1947, he soon discovered his vocation for writing. He worked as a director, theater actor, songwriter, and journalist. In 1986, a special meeting led him to make the pilgrimage to Saint James Compostela (in Spain). The Road to Santiago was not only a common pilgrimage but a turning point in his existence. A year later, he wrote The Pilgrimage, an autobiographical novel that is considered the beginning of his literary career. He lives in Geneva, Switzerland.
More audiobooks from Paulo Coelho
Warrior of the Light: A Manual Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Witch of Portobello Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Valkyries Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Veronika Decides to Die Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Brida Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Eleven Minutes Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Devil and Miss Prym Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Winner Stands Alone Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Zahir Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Related to Maktub
Related audiobooks
Dazzling Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Here in Avalon Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Burma Sahib: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Librarianist: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/51000 Words: A Guide to Staying Creative, Focused, and Productive All-Year Round Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Future Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Roxane Gay & Everand Originals: My Year of Psychedelics: Lessons on Better Living Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Julia: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Excavations: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Evil Eye: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Storm We Made: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The List: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Moon That Turns You Back: Poems Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Year of Second Chances: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Fourteen Days: A Collaborative Novel Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Fifth Mountain: A Novel Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFlipping Boxcars: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Woman in the Castello Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Terrace Story: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Blackouts: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Tomb Sweeping: Stories Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Psyche and Eros: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Hive and the Honey Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Why We Die: The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Opinions: A Decade of Arguments, Criticism, and Minding Other People’s Business Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Great Divide: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Fruit of the Dead: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Flores and Miss Paula: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Family Lore: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Literary Fiction For You
The Song of Achilles: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5It Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of The Oxford Translators' Revolution Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Alchemist Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes: A Hunger Games Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Remarkably Bright Creatures: A Novel Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Yellowface: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Flowers for Algernon Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Blood Meridian: Or the Evening Redness in the West Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Anxious People: A Novel Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Bright Young Women: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The House in the Cerulean Sea Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Road Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Tom Lake: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5All the Sinners Bleed: A Novel Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Name of the Wind Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Stardust Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Demon Copperhead: A Novel Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Hate U Give Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Picture of Dorian Gray: Classic Tales Edition Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Overstory Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Ocean at the End of the Lane: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Dutch House: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Measure: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Parable of the Sower Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Bell Jar Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Cloud Cuckoo Land: A Novel Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell: A Novel Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Kindred Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Reviews for Maktub
2 ratings0 reviews