Rating:  Summary: Only loan books you don't want back. Review: I read this book two times and loaned it to a friend (but forgot which one) obviously to someone that I thought would appreciate it's contents. The message Dan is sending can be found in many books. This is just his way of sharing his adventure, which I have found to be very helpful. I am here to buy the book again. I want it in my personel library.
Rating:  Summary: An inspiration Review: I read this book at a low point in my life. I had never realy read much, but I was at a point where I needed direction in my life. The book has taught me a lot of important things about life and about myself. I used to be very depressed, but such basic concepts as "let it go" have enabled me to clear my mind and live a more healthy life. The writing style was very easy to read and the story was gripping at every point - I could hardly put the book down.Altogether it was an excellent book, the best I have ever read, it has inspired me to continue reading more and more literature.
Rating:  Summary: One of the Most Inspiring Books Review: A semi-docmentary of the life of Dan Millman with his character Dan, a young athlete in college who stumbles across a most curious gas station attendant by the name of Socrates. This book, after reading it changed my life, as well as inspired me to become a Peaceful Warrior myself. That was almost 10 years ago, but I keep coming back to it from time to time reminding myself of some of the simple pleasures in life and to remember to lose myself in the moment. The book unlocked my rigorous thinking to move on and look at things differently and more uniquely. Definately a book that is highly reccomended for anyone, but also for the beginnering philosopher to change their ways of seeng reality and life.
Rating:  Summary: Way of the Peaceful Warrior Review: When I was 13 years old, I was always in a lot of trouble, getting expelled, etc. A substitute teacher eventually came to me and handed me this book. I thought he was crazy but I read it anyway. I did not understand it at all. I asked him many questions. He responded similarly to Socrates ways of answering questions. I put the book away for many years. Now I am a senior in college. I found the book and read it more than once. Last night I started reading it again. It's amazing that I could cry while reading a book. I hate reading. This book still confuses me, but it makes me think. And any book that can make me think about myself, I mean really think about myself, is a good one. I am going to read it again.
Rating:  Summary: Interesting book...? Review: This is an interesting book, but not one I would say that is so immensely profound, as the cover suggests. (A book that changes lives) It made me want to be more disciplined, and to clear the mind of excesses. But I had a few problems with the story. Maybe it was written so that even a ten year old could understand it. I had trouble with the fact that this man had no real, long,intimate relationships with anyone other than Socrates. His marriage was also pushed aside, like it didn't really matter who he hurt on his path to self enlightenment. I also had trouble believing that he could become so submissive to somebody whose real name was kept secret.Does vegetarianism and drinking herbal tea really make that much of an impact? Beside those points it was a good book, I read it in two days. This probably would have been my favorite book as a teenager.
Rating:  Summary: Excellent book Review: This book explores the deep challenges one must face to break free of the various habits and illusions that keep us from being truly and authentically ourselves.
Rating:  Summary: Dan is the Man! Review: Not only was this an easy read, but it was entertaining, it made you think and it has some life changing ideas. I thought this was, by far, Millman's best effort. May Socrates live on!
Rating:  Summary: Nice read nice thoughts Review: At first this book gripped me and tossed my thoughts around a little. It agitated and enlightened and then it moves on in rushed cough. It falls apart I hate to say towards the end. It is rushed and runs out of true spirit. Socrates would make Zorba proud I think but He would make Kazanzakis throw up. The book treds as if in deep water but in truth it is merely fighting little waves on the smooth sandy sure. Overall I liked it though it left a bitter taste in my mouth. I'm glad I read it. I am probably a little more disciplined in my life since. Thanks Dan and Soc
Rating:  Summary: Don't read this book... Review: Don't read this book -- read INTO it. Close your eyes to the juvenile manner in which it is written and listen to the message it sends. Dan obviously has something to say, and if his manner of saying it is slack, it shouldn't stand in the way of you listening to the message! Look past the transparent words to the actual story itself -- that is what is important! READ INTO IT!
Rating:  Summary: A very educational book Review: I couldn't put it down! The words, proverbs and stories are very meaningful and wise, and they are well written.
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