• Sacred Journey of the Peaceful Warrior | | | |
• No Ordinary Moments: A Peaceful Warrior's Guide to Daily Life (Millman, Dan) | | | |
• Wisdom of the Peaceful Warrior: A Companion to the Book That Changes Lives (Millman, Dan) | | | |
• The Laws of Spirit: A Tale of Transformation | | | |
• The Journeys of Socrates: An Adventure | | | |

• Everyday Enlightenment : The Twelve Gateways to Personal Growth
• Sacred Journey of the Peaceful Warrior

Very Satisfied.
Review written by: College Grad09 From
Rapid Shipping, Product was as promised! Overall very satisfied with my purchase... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !

satisfied with the storytelling but not with the overall philosophy.
Review written by: Jesus J. Torres From San Juan, Puerto Rico
The reason i bought this book was because i liked the element of 'living in the present' which was displayed in the film, so i wanted to dig deeper by reading the book. Reading through the book i enjoyed the easy-to-read and high detail explanation of the main character's journey. But as i went deeper into the book i just noticed that it was obviously 'New Age', now that is something most people won't argue about, and i don't hate some of the truths in it, but i don't like the overall of that 'religion'. So even though i like the author's storytelling and some of the philosophy (like the one of living in the present) i don't go into the 'new age' being a christian. I can read a story of metaphors, but when the author makes the story into an obvious religion which contradicts mine, i can't go further. Now to end this review, i was satisfied with the storytelling and detailing but not with the overall philosophy.

A Westerner's Guide to Zen Buddhism
Review written by: theblackrabbitofinle From Florida
This book is not new material. I wouldn't say it is groundbreaking or that it changed my life. Probably because I am already acquainted with the principles of Buddhism and Eastern thinking. So I didn't find anything new here that would give me a "wow" factor like all the other reviews claim. What I did find is that it presents the ideology in a down-to-earth, real-life format, thus making it easy for one to understand how to apply the principles to one's own life. The character of Socrates, the teacher, is lovable and so well done that you really feel he's there with you. The storyline is well put together. Parts of it were taken from the author's own life and some were created, but they are seamlessly intertwined. The story flows and the book is a quick read. Millman also incorporates Plato's allegory of the cave and some zen koans within the plot to help enlighten you on some of the points that are presented. I already knew about Plato's allegory and some of the zen koans from before, they are classics, so they were not new to me but I did enjoy seeing how they were applied to the main storyline.

And now for the criticism. There were two things I didn't like about this book.

1. How little time or explanation Millman incorporates about his failed marriage and daughter. It just seems like a hiccup in his life. And that is why I believe Zen can only take you so far. I believe there is more to life than just letting everything go. What about forming relationships? What about atoning for your actions? If you hurt someone, it is not enough for you to realize it and let it go, you have to take action. At least seek forgiveness, let the person know you made a mistake and that you are sorry. Zen just seems to put you in a bubble and the truth is, we all are not solitary monks. We constantly interact with people, which brings me to point #2.

2. The author tries to breeze through the subject of altruism by making a couple of statements here and there. Apparently, learning to be a happy person by not wanting anything makes you care for others. I didn't buy it. The author doesn't really explain or give examples as to how achieving enlightenment will make you care for others. Again, the problem with Zen. It's great for learning how to be happy if you live in a bubble, but it doesn't give you guidelines on how your relationship to others should be. It only focuses on the self. That's kinda selfish when you think about it. There has to be more to life than just attaining your own enlightenment. What about putting that enlightenment into action by helping others and being a compassionate person?

Overall, this is a good quick read. It might be beneficial for unenlightened souls. But for those who are already on the path, it's nothing to rave about.

Thought-provoking rad
Review written by: Night Kitchen Queen From Hazard, KY
The subtitle says that this is a book that changes lives, and it certainly can. First published in 1980, this semi-autobiographical novel takes place in the mid-1960s, and it reflects the kind and intensity of the spiritual quests many of us were on back then. The bits of wisdom sprinkled throughout the book have been echoed in books and movies of the last 30 years, from "Star Wars" to "The Karate Kid" to "The Dead Poets Society" and many more, so the concepts will not likely be new to most. This book collects them in one neat volume, and would be ideal for someone -- of any age -- who is asking some of life's big questions. Decently written, the book's first-person approach and gentle humor keeps this book from being heavy-handed and preach-y. This is a book that's staying in my collection -- I'll definitely be turning to it again.

Way of the peaceful warrior
Review written by: Jane E. Miller From
I had to read this book for school over summer vacation and i loved it!