The Supreme Gift

By: Paulo Coelho

Narrated by: Kenneth B. Edwards

Length: 1 hr and 5 mins

Publisher's summary

"I thought that I had already thought about everything you could think about Love when Henry Drummond's sermon fell into my hands. My life changed a lot from the moment I read the words in this book and tried to put his teaching into practice." (Paulo Coelho) "If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal." At some point, all of us have heard this passage from St. Paul's Letter to the Corinthians. But do we really understand his message?

At the end of the 19th century, the young missionary Henry Drummond was asked to replace a famous preacher. Though at the beginning he did not convince the audience, they were soon captivated by his analysis of the words of the Apostle Paul. This sermon, The Greatest Thing in the World, has become a classic and is, without doubt, one of the most beautiful texts ever written on love. Drummond broke it down into the following nine elements: patience, kindness, generosity, humility, gentleness, dedication, tolerance, sincerity and innocence. Contrary to what we are used to hearing, the greatest treasure in the spiritual life is not faith, but love. No matter what your religious beliefs are, this feeling is, without doubt, the most rewarding way to live. In The Supreme Gift, Paulo Coelho adapts Henry Drummond's text, offering a real and powerful message that will help us incorporate love into our daily life and experience all its transformational power in our lives.

©1997 Paulo Coelho (P)2015 Sant Jordi Asociados, Agencia Literaria S.L.U

Love and what it is

Superior message and adaptation.

I wish I had heard this sermon back when I was a teenager. I guess I needed Paulo Coelho‘s reading and adaptation of Drummond’s The Greatest Thing. I can assure you that it will be a notable part of all my future Christmases and religious holidays going forward.
I can at least say that I have already arrived at the conclusion and belief that, above all, there is Love, based on my life experiences to date. We can all benefit from regularly contemplating and putting into action “the Rainbow of Love”. This is my rules of the road going forward.
Remember: There is no happiness in having and getting; only giving; Mr President, all you elected officials, and anyone whose heart is 3 sizes too small!
Thank you, Mr Drummond, Paulo!

Uplifting!

Any additional comments?

Wonderful adaptation by Paulo, that gives you a spiritual lift. You don't have to be religious to enjoy this book, it will help anyone on their journey through life.

“I shall pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.” - Paulo Coelho, The Supreme Gift

An affirmation of the lesson above love

It’s a great easy read. It reinforces the power of love and how the practice of love in our lives can dramatically improve our relationships and how it can reinforce our purpose on earth.

concise, gripping and poetic

a short but very powerful read. I've listened to it many times. It always enriches and stretches me.

Pure love and wisdom

I loved the message. Music. Meaning. Worship. Wisdom and reunion of Love. Amazingly simple and profound

inspiring

love listening to the writings. love abounds if and when you love first. God loved us first so we can know love and share it with others.

This is what living is all about

I listened to this book while cooking, doing chores, and feeling hurt or stressed.
The nature of this read is wholesome. It’s relaxing. It is reassuring.
I am a spiritual being. I can talk about love all day every day. I’ve always felt alone with my beliefs and unable to put my thoughts into words. This book spoke to my heart and I am absolutely grateful to be honored with this feeling of validity.

thank you! I needed to hear this message.

God speaks to us, this came to my life as I needed it greatly, nothing happens by mere coincidence.

Deep and Moving

A message for everyone. However the most profound life changing book I've ever read was," One Way Love: Inexhaustible Grace for an Exhausted World" by Tullian Tchividjian. I have yet to find a book on love that has been able to top it. The Author went through a personal crisis after writing the book but I say look at King David with Bathsheba and her husband (King David's crisis was by far worse ) and yet we still find King David inspiring. If you find this little sermon inspiring I encourage you to read "One Way Love"!

The Ultimate Reason to Live is to LOVE

What made the experience of listening to The Supreme Gift the most enjoyable?

The entire content.

What does Kenneth B. Edwards bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The power of his voice and its sincerity.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

The Ultimate Reason to Live is to LOVE

Any additional comments?

I can listen to it over and over again.