Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives - Softcover

Millman, Dan

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9781932073201: Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives

Synopsis

A special 20th anniversary edition of a landmark bestseller — with revisions and a new afterword by the author

In the years since its first publication in 1980, Way of the Peaceful Warrior has become recognized as a spiritual classic. Shared by word of mouth, this philosophically themed memoir has sold more than a million copies, been translated into thirty languages worldwide, and inspired readers of all ages and backgrounds.

The story follows the inner journey of Dan Millman, a college student and world-champion athlete who is haunted by a feeling that something is missing from his life. Awakened one night by bad dreams, he wanders into an all-night gas station where he meets an old man named Socrates who soon becomes his mentor. Guided by this eccentric old warrior, and drawn to an elusive young woman named Joy, Dan begins a spiritual odyssey into realms of light and shadow, leading toward a final confrontation that will deliver or destroy him.

Way of the Peaceful Warrior speaks to the peaceful warrior in each of us. Countless readers have been moved to laughter, tears, and moments of illumination as they follow Dan on his journey toward self-actualization and enlightenment.

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About the Author

Dan Millman, a former world champion athlete, martial arts instructor, and college professor,  is author of Way of the Peaceful Warrior (adapted to film in 2006) and numerous other books read by millions of people in 29 languages. Dan teaches worldwide and has influenced people from all walks of life, including leaders in the fields of health, psychology, education, business, politics, sports, entertainment and the arts.  For more info:  peacefulwarrior.com

From the Back Cover

Way of the Peaceful Warrior has become one of the most beloved spiritual sagas of our time. Shared among friends and families, it is translated into more than twenty languages and has inspired people of all ages. It speaks to the peaceful warrior in each of us. Countless readers have been moved to laughter and tears -- and even to moments of illumination -- as they rediscover life's larger meaning and purpose.

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