The Archer, Paulo Coelho
The Archer, Paulo Coelho
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The Archer

Author: Paulo Coelho, Margaret Jull Costa

Narrator: Vikas Adam

Unabridged: 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/10/2020


Synopsis

From the #1 best-selling author of The Alchemist comes an inspiring story about a young man seeking wisdom from an elder, and the practical lessons imparted along the way. Includes stunning illustrations by Christoph Niemann.

“A novelist who writes in a universal language.” —The New York Times

In The Archer we meet Tetsuya, a man once famous for his prodigious gift with a bow and arrow but who has since retired from public life, and the boy who comes searching for him. The boy has many questions, and in answering them Tetsuya illustrates the way of the bow and the tenets of a meaningful life. Paulo Coelho's story suggests that living without a connection between action and soul cannot fulfill, that a life constricted by fear of rejection or failure is not a life worth living. Instead one must take risks, build courage, and embrace the unexpected journey fate has to offer.

With the wisdom, generosity, simplicity, and grace that have made him an international best seller, Paulo Coelho provides the framework for a rewarding life: hard work, passion, purpose, thoughtfulness, the willingness to fail, and the urge to make a difference.

About The Author

PAULO COELHO is the author of many international best sellers, including The Alchemist, Eleven Minutes, The Pilgrimage, and The Fifth Mountain. He has been a member of the Academy of Letters of Brazil since 2002 and in 2007 was named a Messenger of Peace by the United Nations. In 2009, he received the Guinness World Record for Most Translated Author for the Same Book (The Alchemist).


Reviews

Goodreads review by Reading_ on May 01, 2023

Why present a potato as double cheese burst pizza?! That blurb is the most misleading one ever. This isn't a story. Only the first 2-3 and the last few pages mentions the characters. Otherwise the book is actually full of half-filled pages of 3-4 lines of teachings and preachings. Actually a wholesom......more

Goodreads review by Sophia on December 01, 2020

So far I had loved all the books by Paulo Coelho. Unfortunately I was very disappointed with his latest book. There is a short story that works as a metaphor and -for me at least- not a very successful one. The words of wisdom sounded completely barren and pretentious. On the other hand, I loved the......more

Goodreads review by Colm on November 17, 2020

What a delight to receive Paulo’s latest bestseller this week - it is a wonderful book for several reasons. It’s a beautiful keepsake volume with inspiring illustrations by award-winning illustrator Christoph Niemann that are in perfect harmony with the subject of this book: inspirational meditation......more

Goodreads review by Kuszma on September 24, 2023

Annyit emlegettem már szegény Coelhót, mégpedig nem feltétlenül hízelgő kontextusban, hogy gondoltam, olvasok tőle valamit*. És ez akadt a kezembe. Tényleg érdemes az ajánlással kezdeni. "Leonardo Oiticicának, aki egy reggel Saint-Martinben meglátta, hogy a kjúdót gyakorlom, és felvetette e könyv ötl......more

Goodreads review by Laura ☾ on December 01, 2020

In Coelho's usual fashion, The Archer is poignant but uplifting! Using the craft of archery as an analogy for how to approach life, we watch as a master archer instructs a young pupil, with anecdotes and advice. The illustrations were absolutely adorable as well!......more


Quotes

“[Coelho’s] books have had a life-enhancing effect on millions of people.” —The Times (London)
 
 
“His writing is like a path of energy that inadvertently leads readers to themselves, toward their mysterious and faraway souls.”  —Le Figaro