Way of the Peaceful Warrior

Way of the Peaceful Warrior

Amazon Review
"This book is so appealing," commented Virginia Satir, "because it provides an easy access for people to naturally identify, connect and be in touch with the spiritual part of themselves."

Indeed, Way of the Peaceful Warrior does just that with its piercing truths, lively narrative and humorous wisdom. Like Castaneda, it enables the reader to reflect on the deepest questions of life. Yet unlike Don Juan, it spotlights the path to a happy, uncomplicated life without dependency on drugs.

Told with drama and insight, the novel revolves around Dan, a world champion gymnast and student at the University of California at Berkeley. The story begins when Dan meets his powerful 96-year-old mentor Socrates, an all-night gas station attendant.

Guided by this wise old mentor and tempted by an elusive and playful woman named Joy, Dan journeys through everyday reality and metaphysical realms. He travels the paths of flesh and spirit, romance and terror, light and darkness, laughter and magic, learning new ways to see the world and live life fully.

Thematically, this tale of the eternal human quest for the meaning of life is the path of transformation and enlightenment. It uncovers concepts known deep inside but really allowed to wake up and be content with this knowledge. There is no need to search, so just be happy now! Love is the only reality of the world, because it is all One - and the only laws are paradox, humor and change.

After reading Way of the Peaceful Warrior don't tuck it away on a bookshelf to gather dust. Keep it close at hand, and recapture guidance from many of the metaphors sprinkled throughout the story. The secret of happiness, Socrates so aptly points out, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less. -- Association for Humanistic Psychology Newsletter, July, 1984

Comment by Thunder

This book was way ahead of its time. I read it back in 1983 or so, and I gave it as a gift to my Son along with other books. I believe it had a profound impact on both our lives. This is a book that must be not only read but re-read and meditated upon.

I just picked it up recently after seeing the movie,,,read the book, the movie is alright but it's a movie. It doesn't convey the spiritual truths revealed by the book. I am glad I restored this book to my library, its one of those books you want to give as a gift to someone you know may need it.

Don't think this book is a self help book it goes beyond that. There are parts of this book that can change your whole life and bring you to some profound realizations. It covers a whole hell of a lot of ground.