Synopses & Reviews
In nineteenth-century Tsarist Russia an orphaned child born of Jewish and Cossack blood grows up in a land of wealthy aristocrats, struggling peasants, and growing discontent. Sent to an elite military academy at the tender age of four, Sergei Ivanov (Socrates) comes of age training to protect a way of life he doesn't understand. When a sudden death forces Sergei to flee, he escapes into the wilderness.
With nothing to cling to but a memory of his grandfather and the promise of a gift buried near St. Petersburg, Sergei journeys across a harsh land to seek his place in the world. The adventure that unfolds is not about the revolutions of history, but about the revolution in one man's heart. A stirring story of tragedy and triumph emerges as Sergei encounters mentors and masters who reveal secrets about the arts of war and, ultimately, the path to peace. From the heights of love to the depths of despair, from the threat of a mortal enemy to the search for a child he has never met, Sergei Ivanov's odyssey unlocks hidden wisdom at the heart of life. He could never have imagined that from the moment of his birth he was destined to become the peaceful warrior who would change the lives of millions worldwide.
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“Fans will be pleased. Satisfying both in its execution and in its attempt to add another piece to the puzzle.” Library Journal
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“Millmans fluid storytelling makes this an easy read.” Publishers Weekly
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“Way-farers will want to join the journey.” Booklist
Synopsis
The international bestselling author returns with a page-turning odyssey of the origins of the peaceful warrior.
About the Author
Dan Millman, a former world-champion athlete, college professor, and martial arts instructor, has inspired millions of readers in twenty-eight languages. His books include Way of the Peaceful Warrior, Sacred Journey of the Peaceful Warrior, and The Life You Were Born to Live. He has taught at numerous writers conferences and currently travels worldwide presenting Peaceful Warrior seminars to people from all walks of life.