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Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives
Way of the Peaceful Warrior A Book That Changes Lives Author:Dan Millman Way of the Peaceful Warrior has become one of the most beloved spiritual sagas of our time. Shared among friends and families, this multimillion-copy word-of-mouth bestseller has been translated into more than twenty languages and has inspired men and women of all ages worldwide. — Despite his success, college student and world-champion at... more »hlete 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. There he meets an old man named Socrates, and his world is changed forever. 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, romance and mystery. His journey ultimately leads him 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, tears, and moments of illumination as they rediscover life?s larger meaning and purpose. Journey with Dan on the peaceful warrior?s path to unreasonable happiness. Find out for yourself why this book changes lives.« less
I read this book many years ago. It helped me to see my life in a different light. Progress-both spiritual and physical- are key components to what you will get out of this book. It is fictional, but definitely enjoyable.
"Way of the Peaceful Warrior" by Dan Millman - not sure how this ended up in my "to be read" pile but there it was. Millman's autobiographical account of his journey of self-discovery is light and easy reading. If you have done any self-discovery work, the concepts exposed aren't new. If you haven't, the story may seem trippy. Even though Millman's writing style was a bit choppy for my taste, the story maintained its flow and consistency enough to be enjoyable. I found myself laughing along with the protagonist's mentor, Socrates, and even shedding a tear with him during his struggles. A literary masterpiece, this isn't, though the concepts are potentially life changing.
Dan, a world class athlete, 'accidentally' comes across a mysterious, old man at a service station near campus, who intrigues him, frustrates him, challenges him, mentors him, and ultimately teaches him the meaning of life.
How it ended up in my reading pile? I can't say but the timing was extremely serendipitous. The questions that Dan struggles with are ones I ponder quite frequently, as many of us do. Accidental, I'm thinking not. [3.5/5]
I was disappointed. It seemed that the narrative was simply a clumsy means to string together a bunch of literary tropes. While it was nice to be reminded of these old stories, parables etc, it didn't make for an very entertaining novel OR a good old self helper. Sort of like Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, which was kind of boring plus you still had to buy Chilton's anyway.
I'm not normally into "self" books wheather they be self help or self exploration etc. I must admit, though, when I was in the Navy on board ship, this book was passed along to me by a good friend, and I found it engaging. It didn't hurt either, that most of the story took place in Berkeley, where I grew up, making it instantly identifiable to me. I ended up really enjoying this story. I heard that it was adapted into a movie, but I have no comment on that.
This is Carlos Castaneda lite. College boy meets mysterious old man running gas station and takes him under his wing as an apprentice. Interesting but something inauthentic about it too.
