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The Journeys of Socrates
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288 pages
In nineteenth-century Tsarist Russia an orphaned child born of Jewish and Cossack blood grows
up in a land of wealthy aristocrats, struggling peasants, and growing discontent. Sent to an
elite military academy at the tender age of four, Sergei Ivanov (Socrates) comes of age
training to protect a way of life he doesn't understand. When a sudden death forces Sergei to
flee, he escapes into the wilderness. With nothing to cling to but a memory of his grandfather
and the promise of a gift buried near St. Petersburg, Sergei journeys across a harsh land to
seek his place in the world. The adventure that unfolds is not about the revolutions of
history, but about the revolution in one man's heart. A stirring story of tragedy and triumph
emerges as Sergei encounters mentors and masters who reveal secrets about the arts of war and,
ultimately, the path to peace. From the heights of love to the depths of despair, from the
threat of a mortal enemy to the search for a child he has never met, Sergei Ivanov's odyssey
unlocks hidden wisdom at the heart of life. He could never have imagined that from the moment
of his birth he was destined to become the peaceful warrior who would change the lives of
millions worldwide.
About the author:
Dan Millman a former world-champion athlete on the trampoline, college professor, and martial
arts instructor, has inspired millions of readers in twenty-eight languages. His books include
Way of the Peaceful Warrior, Sacred Journey of the Peaceful Warrior, and The Life You
Were Born to Live. He has taught at numerous writers conferences and currently travels
worldwide presenting Peaceful Warrior seminars to people from all walks of life.
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