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Everyone loves a good fable, and this is certainly one. The protagonist is Julian Mantle, a high-profile attorney with a whacked-out schedule and a shameful set of spiritual priorities. Of course it takes a crisis (heart attack) to give Mantle pause. And pause he does--suddenly selling all his beloved possessions to trek India in pursuit of a meaningful existence. The Himalayan gurus along the way give simple advice, such as, "What lies behind you and what lies before you is nothing compared to what lies within you." Yet it is easy to forgive the story's simplicity because each kernel of wisdom is framed to address the persistent angst of Western white-collar professionals. --Gail Hudson
Book Description
Wisdom to Create a Life of Passion, Purpose, and Peace
This inspiring tale provides a step-by-step approach to living with greater courage, balance, abundance, and joy. A wonderfully crafted fable, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari tells the extraordinary story of Julian Mantle, a lawyer forced to confront the spiritual crisis of his out-of-balance life. On a life-changing odyssey to an ancient culture, he discovers powerful, wise, and practical lessons that teach us to:
- Develop Joyful Thoughts,
- Follow Our Life's Mission and Calling,
- Cultivate Self-Discipline and Act Courageously,
- Value Time as Our Most Important Commodity,
- Nourish Our Relationships, and
- Live Fully, One Day at a Time.
Customer Reviews:
Weak, very weak........2007-09-23
This is terrible writing, at its best, marketed to the masses. The dialogue is so unreal. The characters, you can't even relate to them. It's so hokey, and nothing original. Unrealistic practices, rose meditation, c'mon, I'm to do this for two weeks. There are many, many other better books out there. Trying Being Peace by TNH.
Good luck, and if this book worked for you, great. I reviewed this in a positive mood too.........
This could be the best advice you'll ever receive from one book........2007-08-14
Enormous amount of wisdom is covered here. I finished this thinking that this is one of the best books I've ever read on how to live in this world. I was shocked at the amount of principles covered in this story. I just wasn't expecting what I got from this.
I initially refrained from underlining and marking up my book because I thought I might want to loan it out. So, I took notes. I've since decided that I'm gonna read it again and underline the great parts I want to revisit. Just when I thought this guy had covered most everything, he pulled out even more! This is an awesome book.
Okay, the other nice thing about this is each chapter ends with an action summary. I liked how this wraps up each chapter. So, you get the chance to think about what happened in the story, the points being made, and the great thing is it gives you the techniques.
I read a few reviews where people were criticizing the story. I thought the story was good, with a few weak spots. But the story isn't the main point, it was just the vehicle to deliver the goods.
I loved this book! This is one that I think can definately make a difference in your life. The thing about books like this is, usually people read it once, decide that there is something to it and maybe even make a few changes in their life and a little while later they slide right back into living the way they always have. Reread it, absorb it, and make lasting changes.
Amaizing.......2007-07-06
the situations described in this book reflects my situation in the company I use to work for: work, work, no personal life, filling guilty for a day off ( and that if you ever manage a day off).
it is really a inspiration.
Fun but fluffy.......2007-07-01
This is an easy afternoon read that is kind of enjoyable at first but gradually starts grinding away at your nerves. The story is, as another reviewer noted, both shallow and hackneyed....a rich guy has a health scare and changes his life's direction, blah blah blah....
Bottom line is that there are many many better books that will offer you deeper and more lasting insights into personal growth and enlightenment....one's that immediately come to mind are 'Autobiography of a Yoga' or 'Krishnamurti's notebook'. Come to think of it, pretty much anything by Krishnamurti, including his grocery list, is better written than this piece of fluff.
But, to be fair and "positive", the ideas within are not stupid ones....the problem is that they are blatantly obvious but presented in a breathy and falsely enthusiastic way that suggests that the author is trying (vainly) to turn a molehill into a mountain.
There's nothing wrong with trying to become a more spiritually healthy person, but I recommend that anyone who reads this book continue on to solid authors such as Krishnamurti or Paramahansa Yogananda,
for their works offer much deeper insight into serious life questions.
Good book -Worth reading........2007-06-27
This is a very light read. My spirits were uplifted after reading this book. So I would rate it 5 stars.
Mostly the author has drawn inspirations from Gita and other Vedic books either directly or indirectly but bottom line is that it is a good read.
Book Description
Would you like to replace that empty feeling inside you with a deep sense of peace, passion, and purpose? Are your hoping that your life will not only be successful but significant? Are you ready to have the very best within you shine through and create a rich legacy in the process? If so, this potent little book, with its powerful life lessons and its gentle but profound wisdom, is exactly what you need to rise to your next level of living.
Offering 101 simple solutions to life's most frustrating challenges, bestselling author and life leadership guru Robin Sharma will show you exactly how to recreate your life so that you feel strikingly happy, beautifully fulfilled and deeply peaceful. Specific lessons include how to: "Discover Your Calling," "See Your Troubles as Blessings," "Enjoy the Path, Not Just the Rewards," and "Live Fully So You Can Die Happy." This is a truly remarkable book that you will treasure for a lifetime!
Customer Reviews:
One of the best........2007-09-18
I love this book and rank it high on my list (along with Winning Nice - another great read I just did a review on)...I LOVE this book because it's so easy to read, you can flip through the tips (they are all about 1-3 pgs long) and the insights he offers are amazing and so easy to use in your everyday life. I buy this book for everyone I know when they are coming on a landmark event in their life or need some inspiration. Get it!
Useful.......2007-08-05
I thought the book was fantastic,. Very easy to read. Finished it in one shot 2 hours.
Lots of good lesson 1. You dont have to finish a book just because you bought it! was the most useful to me. I always felt guilty everytime i bought a book and it was a bad choice.
Loved almost all the chapters. Probably some of them are repetitive but felt good to be reminded again.
who will cry when u die.......2007-02-19
very good book. read it after reading the saint, surfer and ceo.
Your family will if you waste $16 on this book!.......2005-11-17
I did not read the book but just flipped through it and I felt like stating my opinion.
The book is just a collection of commonsense advices cloaked in quotations from scriptures. You don't need a $16 book to tell you
1. Have a mentor (My Note: No you dn't need one)
2. Carry a book with you all the time (My Note: meaningless advice)
etc
Better free advice is available online or in Project Gutenberg.
Power of Perspective.......2004-08-08
Robin Sharma, the Author says: "When you live your truth, your dreams beat a path toward your doorstep". A practical solution to create a sound Life and strikingly balance life filling in the gaps with humility. Robin refers to his father's words that a tree that has most fruits is that which bends to the ground. And though there are some exceptions he have found in his own experience that it is true-the people who know the most, who have achieved the most, and have lived the most, are also the people closest to the ground. In a word, they are humble. There is something special about being in the presence of a person who is humble. Robin sharma thinks that practicing humility shows that you respect others and reminds us that there is something for us to learn. It sends a signal to those around you that you are open to receiving the gift of their knowledge and listening to what they have to say. The book is door to exceptional life and live life to the fullest with a purpose and attain peace. The book is indepth wisdom with absolute life changing solutions to cope with life's trials, challenges, frustrations and so on. As Robin Sharma recently visited India in preparation for the production of 'The Monk who sold his Ferrari' as a major motion picture, Robin reminded in his speech that wherever in the world he went, he found human beings struggle with same challenges, same longings. All people are part of one great family with invisible ties. Thus, peace is at your own doorstep and Robin Sharma's books are real 'Gem Picks' - Yeah, sure you can surf his website too and hear his Gem voice too! Good Pick & Great Message.
Book Description
This very special book has already changed the lives of thousands of people around the world in every imaginable business and from every walk of life. You have picked it up because you are ready for its gifts. Enthusiastically embraced by leading organizations such as Microsoft, FedEx, Nortel Networks, IBM, General Motors, and Arthur Andersen, Leadership Wisdom from The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari is one of the most innovative, effective and remarkable books you will ever read on the topic of showing leadership in your work and within your life. Written by leadership guru and renowned professional speaker Robin Sharma, this deeply inspiring work reveals a remarkable step-by-step system that will restore trust, commitment, and spirit within your organization while transforming the way you think, feel, and live in the process.
With masterful insight and brilliant simplicity, Robin Sharma has distilled some of the most powerful wisdom available for both professional and personal leadership into 8 immensely practical lessons that leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs can immediately apply to send morale and productivity soaring in these topsy-turvy times while creating far more fulfilling inner lives along the way. After reading this book, you will come away feeling genuinely moved to become a true leader who touches lives, adds deeper value to the world, and leaves a beautiful legacy that lasts.
Customer Reviews:
Outstanding.......2007-01-16
Unlike ordinary leadership books, this gives insigthful information, timeless 'good practices' and ideas that are just absolutely amazing
A story book giving bad name to the real Himalayas Sages........2006-04-14
I am really surprised to see so many good reviews on this book. (Good reviews coming from Mark Victor Hensen, Paulo Coelho and so on!)
This book should be renamed as: "GlobalView Software Solutions is one of the best software companies in the world"
The story in this book is not a true story. Please judge for yourself:
1. Author's best friend Julian went to India. "But during his first months in India, the wisdom he sought eluded him."(p.25) And then later on, he went to Himalayas by himself. Julian had been working in a corporate world most of his life and he did not know Hindi or other less common languages, how did he communiate with the Great Sages of Sivana?
2. Julian was fat and sick and he did not have any mountain climbing equipments. And he managed to climb Himalayas all by himself!
3. The Great Sages of Sivana have been hiding in the mountains for years and years. How would they aware of "the turmoil [our] world is in." (p.28) Remember the Great Sages have no access to newspapers, TV, radio, cables, magazines, books and internet!
4. (p.38) "This wise leader of the Great Sages of Sivana believed that all failure, whether in the business world or in one's personal life, could ultimately to be traced back to a failure in leadership. Companies don't perform...." I have been thinking: this doesn't sound like something coming from the mouth of a monk. Instead, it sounds like a speech of a corporate CEO or a chairman in an annual meeting. I really don't think a Sage with great wisdom would care about running a company. Seriously.
The author put trademarks on the following items:
* Leader Lead Thyself
* See what All See, Think What None Think
* Reward Routinely, Recognize Relentlessly
This is just like putting a trademark on: "Love thy neighbour" (from the Bible).
The author has been so successful and a monk with great wisdom would come all the way from Himalayas to help him, so that the the author can become even more successful. ***Think about this: If you WERE that monk, wouldn't you go and help people in Africa or North Korea, rather than assisting a successful businessman in the US?
This book makes sure I will not buy any books from Robin Sharma again. There are many other good books of leadership and spirituality in Amazon.
Nice and simple, but nothing more..........2005-08-18
This book is very light and entertaining. However, the story is an ill-concocted version of the Seven Habits of highly effective people by Dr. Stephen Covy, which is, by the way, the book you should REALLY get.
Contrary to this lame copied version of poor story-telling, the Seven Habits is a very deep and moving book. It has substance and depth and if you are prepared to listen, it will change you life.
Ok, back to this book... the book is alright I guess, if not for the very annoying fact that the story is completely based in the Seven Habits, it shows a lighter version of the habits that may be entertaining, or otherwise a good way to get into the habits. Who knows, it may lead you to the other book, which is good.
If you prefer substance over "lightness", don't get this book. Furthermore, as another reviewer puts it, is poorly writen.
I'm only giving two stars over one, because the habits in which it is based are really something to look into...
Useful Wisdom, Annoying Delivery.......2005-06-22
PRO: Useful quotations, meaningful wisdom, well organized, good summaries.
CON: Artificial fable, phony dialogue, and self congratulatory style of writing.
Although I did get some useful ideas, Sharma has such an annoying style that it's distracting. For example:
* He puts a little Trademark symbol next to many of his ideas, like "Leadership Audit" or "Weekly Sabbatical" or "The Wow Question" or "Aggressive Listening." He even tries to Trademark the title of his book (which you cannot do!). His ideas are not that original and trying to trademark them is so amateurish and annoying.
* The conversations are contrived and artificial. In fact the whole fable feels fake. I'm not sure how to improve it, but it just doesn't feel right.
* He pats himself on the back in the conversations. For example, when the monk tells Peter (the regular guy) something, Peter responds, "Fascinating" or "That's remarkable" or "Amazing." I'm not joking. He writes this. So it's hard for me to separate the fact that the author is basically saying that he is so great.
CONCLUSION: The book has wisdom and can be digested quickly. But Sharma's writing style and story are so annoying that it detracts from the message. Try another book.
Leadership Wisdom: by Robin Sharma.......2005-05-19
The author of Leadership Wisdom, Robin Sharma, provides the reader with insights into how to become a visionary leader. The objective is to help leaders transform businesses into thriving organisations, in this era of rapid changes. He has a down-to-earth way of expressing his powerful solutions for today's most pressing leadership issues. The book is devoid of jargon, which makes it easy to follow for anyone wishing to improve his or her leadership skills.
Leadership Wisdom is a simple but captivating story on leadership. It teaches personal development, effectiveness and individual happiness. It teaches individuals to fulfil themselves in this hectic age. The book incorporates the tools of transformation into a simple philosophy of living.
The book is very informative, easy to read and extremely helpful in equipping individuals with leadership skills.
Customer Reviews:
More of the same.......2007-08-10
It was okay but really more of the same, pretty contrived and a bit on the "cheesey" side.
Discover Your Destiny by Robin Sharma.......2007-01-04
Great tale that can open your eyes to achieving your best life. Robin Sharma is amazing and I would not be surprised to find out that maybe he is the Monk who sold his Ferrari. This book can enlighten you to strive for the best life that God planned for you. It can better your life at any age. Follow his advice, it is solid and can enrich not only your life but those around you.
I an now on my path to my best life, and I am 50. Get this book.
It's a fable, but it's also a lesson on life's values which will reach into many hearts.......2006-06-21
DISCOVER YOUR DESTINY: BIG IDEAS TO LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE comes from an international best-selling author and is a sequel to THE MONK WHO SOLD HIS FERRARI, so it already has a guaranteed audience of prior fans. Here the focus is on one Dar Sanderson, a 40-something HR manager who has it all in the job and home departments --but is deeply unhappy and wants an even better life. An encounter with a monk sends him on a six-month journey to reclaim life's values and spiritual promises. It's a fable, but it's also a lesson on life's values which will reach into many hearts.
Diane C. Donovan
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A Great Life-Changer.......2006-05-04
I am already in the habit of reading self-improvement books. But when I finished up this one, I found myself naturally, effortlessly having made a decision to change my life. Such was the impact of mere reading this book. When you read this book you do not simply read this book but automatically undergo a very powerful process. Because the very act of reading this book takes you through a process of transformation and the beginning of a new life.
Having finished this book I decided to cultivate the habit of getting up early in the morning at 5 a.m. and I am still at it. I find that this simple habit of getting up at 5 a. m. and spending an holy hour is so powerful that it aligns you with natural rhythm. It gives me so much in terms of my inner growth which I was missing earlier. The book is packed with wonderful advice on life changing philosophy in a story form. I thank Lord for creating such individuals as the Author of this book.
Your own private guru.......2005-10-24
I have loved Robin Sharma's work since I first read The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari. His latest installment - Discover Your Destiny delivers and then some! In contemporary yet timeless writing style, Robin delivers you the answers to life's toughest and most meaningful questions. A book worth reading over and over again during those early morning "holy hours" (if you don't know what that is -- read the book :-)).
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Resource.......2006-05-11
This is an interesting story. It is a story of a lawyer who appears to have it all - the corner office, the life style, the cars, women, ... Then he gives it all up and tours the East. While there he comes across this strange monk and monastery. He comes to live life in a much different way. Yet he is challenged by the monk who has trained him to go back home and share the message he has learnt, with the West. Julian, our main character, returns to his old law firm and to his prot?g? John. He tells him a parable; then the rest of the book explains the parable and how it relates to different aspects of our lives. The parable is rather simple and a little strange but as it is explained you will never forget it. Read it to find out how a garden, lighthouse, sumo wrestler, pink wire cable, stopwatch, roses and a winding path of diamonds are symbols of timeless principles and virtues by which to live your life. This book could help raise the quality of your life to a new level.
Book Description
Within the pages of this immensely inspiring book that has transformed the lives of people and families across the planet, life-improvement guru Robin Sharma reveals a surprisingly easy yet strikingly effective system that shows you how to awaken the natural leadership potential of your child while restoring your own balance, joy, and inner peace in the process. Written as an entertaining and heartwarming story, Family Wisdom follows the continuing adventures of the now famous Julian Mantle, who first appeared in the worldwide publishing sensation The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari. Julian, a high-powered legal superstar turned enlightened monk, reveals the wisest answers to life's deepest questions. Within these pages, you'll discover how to:
unlock the best and highest talents of your child
deepen the relationships with those you love
create a family culture that is rich, enduring, and beautiful
connect with your destiny and live your heart's desires
inspire your children to be strong of character and wise of mind
bring true balance into your life and live with greater simplicity, festivity, and fulfillment
teach your children to dream big dreams and find true success
get back to what is most important in your life and enjoy its fullest gifts
Customer Reviews:
Worst Self-Help Book Ever?.......2005-10-16
This book must be one of the worst self-help books ever written. The author's talks about the himalayas and 'sages' sound so clichéd that everyone who has been there himself knows it's just a story.
The conversations between the brother and the sister are hilarious sometimes. Imaginary example:
J: 'Your children are really important, Catherine'
C: 'That are powerful words, Julian, thanks for the wisdom!' said Catherine while tears filled her eyes.
The author has five ideas that would make a nice brochure. The rest of the book is filled with quotes and a badly written, unbelievable story.
Spend your money on something else.
Nurturing Kids.......2004-05-27
Robin has inspiring ways to Nurture kids in a safe and sound environment. He focus on the individual potentiality of the child and personally care for the close relationship with them. He thinks, Children, in particular, believe that the more time you spend with them reflects how much you love them. He emphasizes on the quality time that you share with your kid and make it more communicative, fun and playful as laughter is the shortest distance between two people. Robin Sharma believes in instilling love and trust in the kids. They should be strong willed and their character should be mould from the start.In form of story of Julian, Robin Sharma has a smooth say to live with simplicity yet fulfil the desires of life in a rightful manner and teach the kids to dream big and achieve big by their creative and constructive ways. He says 'Creativity is all about seeing what everybody else is seeing and thinking what nobody else is thinking'. Robin Sharma as a life coach definitely has whiz mind as he changes many a lives with his books, speech and spirituality. This book is a handy guide to know the potentialities of your kids and though not a parental feedback book, yet a powerful supplement reading in a natural flow making aware of the small things one forgets in dealing with kids in a routine life. A good pick.
canbe used as a starter for a change........2001-10-21
This book can give you a starting point of new thoughts about the on going life and our ability to change them.
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The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
Robin S. Sharma
Manufacturer: Jaico Publishing House
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Great Book.......2006-05-11
This is an interesting story. It is a story of a lawyer who appears to have it all - the corner office, the life style, the cars, women, ... Then he gives it all up and tours the East. While there he comes across this strange monk and monastery. He comes to live life in a much different way. Yet he is challenged by the monk who has trained him to go back home and share the message he has learnt, with the West. Julian, our main character, returns to his old law firm and to his prot?g? John. He tells him a parable; then the rest of the book explains the parable and how it relates to different aspects of our lives. The parable is rather simple and a little strange but as it is explained you will never forget it. Read it to find out how a garden, lighthouse, sumo wrestler, pink wire cable, stopwatch, roses and a winding path of diamonds are symbols of timeless principles and virtues by which to live your life. This book could help raise the quality of your life to a new level.
Customer Reviews:
Will change you Life.......2006-05-11
This is an interesting story. It is a story of a lawyer who appears to have it all - the corner office, the life style, the cars, women, ... Then he gives it all up and tours the East. While there he comes across this strange monk and monastery. He comes to live life in a much different way. Yet he is challenged by the monk who has trained him to go back home and share the message he has learnt, with the West. Julian, our main character, returns to his old law firm and to his prot?g? John. He tells him a parable; then the rest of the book explains the parable and how it relates to different aspects of our lives. The parable is rather simple and a little strange but as it is explained you will never forget it. Read it to find out how a garden, lighthouse, sumo wrestler, pink wire cable, stopwatch, roses and a winding path of diamonds are symbols of timeless principles and virtues by which to live your life. This book could help raise the quality of your life to a new level.
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The Angels of 9/11
Caitlin Walsh
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"MAKE SURE EVERYBODY YOU LOVE
KNOWS YOU LOVE THEM
JUST IN CASE YOU DON'T HAVE TIME
TO TELL THEM BEFORE YOU
OR THEY DIE."
When Jonathan collapses and dies he feels more alive than he did before and soon realises that death is not what it seems but merely a transition into another dimension.
He learns to be a spirit guide helping his son, Matt, live and die through one of the world's worst disasters – the destruction of the World Trade Center.
Arming his son with a copy of The Earth Guide Book – the manual for spirit guides – Jonathan works alongside Matt to unravel the universal questions of life and death.
A combination of fact and creative fictionalisation, full of inspirational teachings, The Angels of 9/11 is the antidote to terrorism.
This book will not leave you with feelings of death and destruction but with feelings of love, trust, hope, redemption and a deeper understanding of life and death.
"Life is not a dress rehearsal. You may get to live other lives but you only get to live this life once." Readers Comments
“An absolute page turner.”
“I wouldn’t ordinarily read this type of book but once I started I couldn’t stop.”
“I can see this book changing people’s lives. It has really made me think about what is important in my life. I think the messages in The Angels of 9/11 will stay with me forever.”
“I just couldn’t put it down.”
“It says in The Angels of 9/11 to live your life in a state of completion. This is a great principle by which to live your life. Caitlin’s work is totally inspirational.”
“I was so moved by the messages of hope and love that I cried more than I had in a long, long time.”
“Caitlin has tackled difficult subjects with sensitivity, humour and insight in a book that has transformed the way I see the world and my life. It is truly amazing.”
“I can see why this book is the antidote to terrorism. It will have the effect of neutralising the fear that was created by the events of 9/11. It’s like a breath of fresh air.”
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- The Natural Way to Draw: A Working Plan for Art Study
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- The Phoenix Affirmations: A New Vision for the Future of Christianity
- The Politics of Jesus : Rediscovering the True Revolutionary Nature of Jesus' Teachings and How They Have Been Corrupted
- The Power and the Glory (Penguin Classics)
- The Problem of Pain
- The Psychology of Religion and Coping: Theory, Research, Practice
- The Sermon on the Mount: The Key to Success in Life
- The Simplest Path to Personal and Planetary Awakening, Step One: FREE YOUR MIND: 10 Keys for Unlocking Your Personal Potential, Achieving Spiritual Awakening, ... of Humanity's Ultimate Cosmic Destiny
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