Way of the Peaceful Warrior

Name: Way of the Peaceful Warrior
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.24 (70 reviews)
Author: Dan Millman
ISBN: 9781577313656

Author: Dan Millman

Narrator: Dan Millman

Unabridged: 6 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: New World Library

Published: 01/01/1997

Categories: Nonfiction, Self-help

Synopsis

This book has become one of the most beloved spiritual sagas of our time. Shared among friends and families, this million copy word of mouth bestseller has inspired men and women of all ages in more than twenty languages worldwide. Despite his success, college student and world-champion athlete Dan Millman, is haunted by a feeling that something is missing from his life. Awakened one night by dark dreams, he wanders into an all night gas station, meets an old man named Socrates, and his world is changed forever. Guided by this eccentric old warrior, drawn to an elusive young woman named Joy, Dan begins a spiritual odyssey into realms of light and shadow, romance and mystery, toward a final confrontation that will deliver or destroy him. This classic tale, told with heart and humor, speaks to the peaceful warrior in each of us. Countless readers have been moved to laughter and tears, even moments of illumination, as they rediscover life’s larger meaning and purpose. Journey with Dan on the peaceful warrior’s path to unreasonable happiness and find out for yourself why this book changes lives.

About Dan Millman

Dan Millman, former world champion gymnast, coach, martial arts teacher, and college professor, is the author of seventeen books published in twenty-nine languages and shared across generations to millions of readers. His international bestselling book, Way of the Peaceful Warrior, was adapted to film. Dan speaks worldwide to people from all walks of life.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Michael on November 23, 2012

I haven't been reading or writing much lately, but I did just finish Way of the Peaceful Warrior, a book that was given to me long ago by a friend of my brother. The friend was addicted to heroin at the time and had just pawned off my acoustic guitar I lent him in order to buy more junk. He came to......more

Goodreads review by Otis on February 10, 2017

I first read this after college when my father gave it to me as a graduation gift. I almost didn't read it, but was very glad I did as it was very impactful on me, and I think helped shape me into the person I am today. I recently decided to re-read it after a meditation teacher was talking about it......more

Goodreads review by Tom on March 19, 2020

Sometimes the story of how we come to a book is more interesting than the book itself. This one came to me by way of a tough old Brooklynite with a self-assured bravado more persuasive than a million book reviews. "You reading?" he snarled at me. "I got a book you should read. Change yer fucking life......more

Goodreads review by Gordana on August 17, 2014

Precious lessons: - There are no ordinary moments. - The time is now, the place is here. Live until you die! Thank you, Dan Millman What time is it? Now. Where are you? Here.......more

Goodreads review by Libby on April 07, 2009

This was an interesting book from many perspectives, it kept my attention and it was entertaining and easy to read. However, I found myself questioning a lot of the assertions made and at the risk of sounding all new agey a lot of it didn't resonate with me. Perhaps it was the authors occupation as......more