![]() The storyline and all the subplots are tied up, all lead to a mind-blowing outcome. Way of the Peaceful Warrior is part-autobiographical, part-fictional bestseller, which since its first publication in 1980, appeared on many top-books lists.ĭan Millman is in the spotlight, a junior at the University of California – Berkeley, who seems successful and happy. He is the author of many books, but his life-journey revolves around Socrates’ pure wisdom and insights. Dan Millman Biographyĭan Millman is the real warrior, born on February 22, 1946. Way of the Peaceful Warrior is one gem of a book Dan’s interpretations are out of this world, and as such we believe it’s suitable for everyone. Well, it would be ignorant of us, to conduct any classification and choose a target audience to which this book would seem more appealing. Who Should Read “Way of the Peaceful Warrior”? And Why? We are really honored to be a part of such amazing, and life-altering masterpiece.Įveryone should take the path of the peaceful warrior, and oppose the egoic sensations which seem to gain momentum. He falls in love and marries Joyce, who is revealed to be Joy.If we have only one word to describe this book, that would be – Wow! Socrates has disappeared, died presumably. Dan wonders where Socrates is and opens the door. Socrates reminds Dan of his teachings and that he must be happy without any reason. Dan experiences a vision where he dies but still remains conscious. A thunderstorms breaks out and the two go inside a cave. Mystified, Dan follows Socrates to an ancient Native American burial ground. Socrates tells Dan that he is almost near to his goal. ![]() Dejected, Dan returns to Berkeley, to an old place which Socrates had told him about long ago.ĭan meets Socrates again, now over hundred years old. He travels around the world for six years, learning new physical teachings, but is unable to find peace. Dan marries Linda, but the marriage fails. Next, Socrates begins to train Dan physically, making him run, correcting his poise and breath, practice tai chi, meditation and aikido and refine his gymnastics.ĭan graduates and Socrates decides to part ways with him, as Dan must travel his path on his own. ![]() Socrates instructs Dan to take up celibacy, consume only light food and avoid intoxicating substances.ĭan is frustrated, and even fails once, but resumes. Socrates takes Dan to a café, owned by his former disciple, Joseph, who serves simple food. Socrates arrives and accelerates Dan's healing process. Dan becomes besotted with Socrates's other protégée, a mysterious girl named Joy, who keeps turning up, unpredictably.Ī few weeks later, Dan suffers an accident, where his right leg is badly fractured. ![]() Socrates tells Dan that he should eliminate attachments and live in the present, but warns him that it would be a painful journey. Socrates begins his initiation, by showing Dan visions of his whole life his purpose the world and "re arranges" the young man's mind. Dan keeps a diary and is surprised that his mind is so troubled, that he is used to it. Socrates ridicules Dan, pointing out that he is trapped in the illusions created by his mind, causing Dan so much trouble. Dan begins to meet Socrates on a regular basis, and is interested in his philosophy. Surprised that he could move so quickly, Dan strikes up a conversation with the old man, and calls him Socrates. One particular night, Dan heads out to an all night gas station, where he meets the same old man from his dreams.ĭan, nervous, leaves immediately, but as he turns back, he sees the man standing on the roof. In front of him is Death, about to claim his life, when an old man appears out of nowhere and confronts Death. ![]() The story begins when Dan experiences a series of nightmares, where he is in a dark lane. The attendant, whom Millman names Socrates, becomes a kind of father figure and teaches Millman how to become a "peaceful warrior".ĭan is a world-class trampolining gymnast attending college at the University of California, Berkeley. The story tells of a chance meeting with a service station attendant who becomes a spiritual teacher to the young gymnast, Dan Millman. ![]()
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![]() Be careful, Byrnes's best friend had told him. Enforcers for the Russian mafiya, or more politely, point men for the Russian business elite. Byrnes had been warned about guys like this. He had a buddy next to him who looked like he'd fallen out of the same tree. He was six four, about two twenty, with a Marine's crew cut and a neck the size of a fire hydrant. The man looked Byrnes up and down, then rose from his stool. "Bartender!" As Byrnes shifted on his seat to get the barkeep's attention, he inadvertently nudged the man next to him. Seemed to say, "Dare me- I'll try anything." In short, she was every middle-aged divorcé's idea of a fitting companion. But it was her bearing that Byrnes found irresistible: the inquisitive tilt of the head, the brazen posture, the adventurous twinkle to the eyes that Her dress was black, short, and tight her nails were lacquered a rich maroon. She was no more than twenty-one, with white blond hair, satin blue eyes, and the kind of pouty lips that his ex-wife called "bee-stung" and that no amount of collagen injections could reproduce. To call her gorgeous would have been an injustice. On rocks with twist of orange." "Coming right up." Byrnes was finding it increasingly difficult to keep his eyes off the woman next to him. "You would like to buy me drink?" "Sure," he said, before he could ask himself what he was getting himself into. ![]() Yes, a millionaire." She pronounced the word- mee-lone-air- and her Slavic accent and grave delivery lent the word a patina of its foregone luster. "Nothing special." "You are very successful, I think. He could recognize a cathouse by scent alone. But one sniff told Byrnes different: the smoke, the perfume, the heady mix of expensive liquor and easy morals. White tablecloths, smoked mirrors, and croupiers in black ties lent the room a touch of class. Red curtains blocked out the summer evening's glare. The place was called Metelitsa, and it was a restaurant, nightclub, and casino rolled into one, located on the Novy Arbat in the center of Moscow. You are millionaire." Byrnes unglued his eyes from the leggy blond who'd taken a seat at the bar next to him and looked around the room. I'm afraid not." "Yes," she insisted, adding a coy smile. ![]() ![]() "Me?" Grafton Byrnes pointed a finger at his chest. PS3568.E4762 813'.54- dc21 2002022254 Visit for information about the Christopher Reich Palm sweepstakes.ĭedication For my daughters, Katja and Noelle, with loveġ You are millionaire?" she asked. The first billion : a novel / Christopher Reich. Visit our website at Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Reich, Christopher. Delacorte Press® is a registered trademark of Random House, Inc., and the colophon is a trademark of Random House, Inc. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the Publisher, except where permitted by law. Copyright © 2002 by Christopher Reich All rights reserved. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. 1540 Broadway New York, New York 10036 This novel is a work of fiction. Published by Delacorte Press Random House, Inc. ![]() |
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