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216 pages
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 inspiried men and women of all ages in 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 humour, 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. Find out for yourself why this book changes lives.
Table of Contents: Acknowledgments xi Preface xiii The Gas Station at Rainbow's End 3 Book 1 The Winds of Change 31 1 Gusts of Magic 33 2 The Web of Illusion 49 3 Cutting Free 71 Book 2 The Warrior's Training 91 4 The Sword Is Sharpened 93 5 The Mountain Path 135 6 Pleasure beyond the Mind 157 Book 3 Unreasonable Happiness 173 7 The Final Search 175 8 The Gate Opens 191 Epilogue: Laughter in the Wind 205 Afterword 209 About the Author 213
About the author: Dan Millman, a former world-champion athlete and college professor, is the author of numerous books, including Way of the Peaceful Warrior, Wisdom of the Peaceful Warrior, The Life You Were Born to Live, The Laws of Spirit, and The Journeys of Socrates. His writings have been read more than 3 million readers in more than thirty languages. .
Dan teaches worldwide, sharing realistic ways to live with a peaceful heart and warrior spirit, transforming everyday life into a path of personal and spiritual growth. His work has influenced men and women from all walks of life, including leaders in the fields of health, psychology, education, business, politics, entertainment, sports, and the arts.
Dan and his family reside in Northern California.
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