Manuscript Found in Accra

By: Paulo Coelho, Margaret Jull Costa - translator

Narrated by: Jeremy Irons

Length: 2 hrs and 28 mins

Publisher's summary

The latest novel from the number-one internationally best-selling author of The Alchemist.

There is nothing wrong with anxiety. Although we cannot control God’s time, it is part of the human condition to want to receive the thing we are waiting for as quickly as possible. Or to drive away whatever is causing our fear....

Anxiety was born in the very same moment as mankind. And since we will never be able to master it, we will have to learn to live with it - just as we have learned to live with storms.

July 14, 1099. Jerusalem awaits the invasion of the crusaders who have surrounded the city’s gates. There, inside the ancient city’s walls, men and women of every age and every faith have gathered to hear the wise words of a mysterious man known only as the Copt. He has summoned the townspeople to address their fears with truth: “Tomorrow, harmony will become discord. Joy will be replaced by grief. Peace will give way to war....None of us can know what tomorrow will hold, because each day has its good and its bad moments. So, when you ask your questions, forget about the troops outside and the fear inside. Our task is not to leave a record of what happened on this date for those who will inherit the Earth; history will take care of that. Therefore, we will speak about our daily lives, about the difficulties we have had to face.”

The people begin with questions about defeat, struggle, and the nature of their enemies; they contemplate the will to change and the virtues of loyalty and solitude; and they ultimately turn to questions of beauty, love, wisdom, sex, elegance, and what the future holds. “What is success?” poses the Copt. “It is being able to go to bed each night with your soul at peace.”

Now, these many centuries later, the wise man’s answers are a record of the human values that have endured throughout time. And, in Paulo Coelho’s hands, The Manuscript Found in Accra reveals that who we are, what we fear, and what we hope for the future come from the knowledge and belief that can be found within us, and not from the adversity that surrounds us.

©2013 Paulo Coelho (P)2013 Random House Audio

Jeremy Irons does it again

Jeremy Irons is the best! I've begun to listen to works that he has specifically narrated. His deep baritone voice and enunciation make for some of the best listens on here.

Amazing

Coelho has done it again. the alchemist has been my favorite book for some time... this rivals the alchemist in depth and inspiration. thought provoking and beautiful.

awesome listen

the only thing that beats the teachings of this book are the performance of the reader

INCREDIBLE INCREDIBLE BOOK!!

After reading this book, I knew that I wanted to memorize the information. After listening 20+ times, I still glean wisdom. One of my new favorite books!

Unexpected Golden Nugget

Being someone who loves how words can be woven to tell a story. Paulo does an amazing job of putting us in the square with the nervous crowd who is anticipating the battle looming just outside the walls. Yet when the Copt responds, the battle fades into a more distant future. For me, this is a great read, and I use it often in my talks and trainings. Thank you Paulo!

The most fabulous wisdom ever!!!

You must read these words if:
A.) you are human!
B.) you have ever felt lost!
C.) you have ever struggled with your life!
D.) you are still breathing and reading this words!
E.) you are ready for major change in your life!

Cocktail of wisdom

Paulo Coelho again allows us to receive some wisdom about life and the eventual questions that everybody encounter. Awesome book like most of his production.

Love this book!

I bought it for the narrator, and Jeremy Irons is excellent as always, the perfect voice for the wisdom of these pages! As a fan of Paulo Coelho, I enjoyed this very much.

Connection

There are certain times in our lives where a certain thing in the world connects with us and changes the essence of our foundation. Manuscript Found In Accra is one of those for myself. Thank you Paulo, And Margaret for providing me with this resource that I drink from to ensure that I am living a life of peace and love. Thank you and God Bless. Also Jeremy Irons fits the narration of any Paulo Coelho books masterfully.

Loved It!

Great guidelines to live by. Listened to the audible twice and purchased the book. I loved it that much