The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

Product Description

In this wonderfully crafted fable, protagonist Julian Mantle, a tough, high-powered, and incredibly driven lawyer, changes his life radically after a heart attack nearly kills him. To the amazement of all, he decides to abandon his successful career, sell all his possessions, and trek to India in an effort to find timeless wisdom on living a more meaningful life. Months later, when he returns to the West looking tranquil and radiantly young, he recounts the story of his life-changing journey through the Himalayas, sharing with his former law protg seven principles and practices he discovered there that can help us get off the career treadmill and begin to experience the true joy of life.

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari imaginatively presents a set of simple yet profoundly effective lessons for personal growth, created by bestselling author and renowned professional speaker Robin S. Sharma, based on his own search for life's true purpose. In a tale that is both wondrous and mystical, Sharma offers practical and wise advice on how to:

# develop joyful thoughts
# follow your life's mission and calling
# look within for success
# cultivate self-discipline and act courageously
# value time as your most important commodity
# nourish your relationships
# and live life fully, one day at a time.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #593959 in Books
* Published on: 1998-05
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Hardcover
* 198 pages

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review
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

Review
"A captivating story that teaches as it delights." -- Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist

"A fun, fascinating adventure into the realms of personal development, personal effectiveness, and individual happiness. It contains treasures of wisdom that can enrich and enhance the life of every single person." -- Brian Tracy, author of Maximum Achievement

"A magnificent book. Robin S. Sharma is the next Og Mandino." -- Dottie Walters, author of Speak and Grow Rich

"A treasure--an elegant and powerful formula for true success and happiness. Sharma has captured the wisdom of the ages and made it relevant for these turbulent times. I couldn't put it down." -- Joe Tye, author of Never Fear, Never Quit

"Filled with insights about following your passion and living your dream. A good read!" -- Justine and Michael Toms, cofounders of New Dimensions Radio and coauthors of True Work: The Sacred Dimension of Earning a Living

"Nothing less than sensational. This book will bless your life." -- Mark Victor Hansen, coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Soul

"Robin Sharma has an important message for all of us--one that can change our lives. He's written a one-of-a-kind handbook for personal fulfillment in a hectic age." -- Scott DeGarmo, past publisher, Success magazine

"Robin Sharma has created an enchanting tale that incorporates the classic tools of transformation into a simple philosophy of living. A delightful book that will change your life." -- Elaine St. James, author of Simplify Your Life and Inner Simplicity

"There is something about reading life's lessons in fable form that makes the journey more compelling. Robin Sharma takes simplicity and wisdom to new heights in this story of man's search for meaning in the midst of modern-day life." -- Janet Luhrs, author of The Simple Living Guide, editor and publisher of The Simple Living Journal

From the Back Cover
Here is the story of Julian Mantle, a superstar lawyer whose out-of-balance lifestyle leads him to a near-fatal heart attack in a packed courtroom. His physical collapse brings him into a spiritual crisis that forces him to confront the condition of his life. Hoping to find happiness and fulfillment, he embarks upon an extraordinary odyssey to an ancient culture, where he discovers a powerful system to release the potential of his mind, body, and soul and learns to live with passion, purpose, and peace. Brilliantly blending ancient spiritual wisdom of the east with contemporary success principles of the West, this inspiring tale provides a step-by-step approach to living with greater courage, balance, abundance and joy.
Customer Reviews

Best timeless self book ever5
If you ever need to read a self-help book, you only need to read this one.

Confirms God's word4
Its amazing that all of these books say the same thing the Bible says but people would rather trust a human for advice than their maker. I give this book 4 stars because it does follow the Bible. It may sound off the wall to some but that would depend on their desperation.

EXCELLENT5
I Had previously read the book and I loved it so much that I bought it from Amazon.com. It is an excellent book to have on your night table and a tool to implement good things into your life. Certainly brings you enlightment and help to improve your life!