Way of the peaceful warrior (Version 0) a book that Changes Lives dan millman

WAY OF THE
PEACEFUL WARRIOR
(Version 3.0)


A Book that Changes Lives


DAN MILLMAN
Way of the Peaceful Warrior is based on the true story of Dan Millman, a world champion athlete, who journeys into realms of romance and magic, light and darkness, body, mind, and spirit. Guided by a powerful old warrior named Socrates, tempted by an elusive, playful woman named Joy, Dan is led toward a final confrontation that will deliver or destroy him. Join Dan as he learns to live as a peaceful warrior.
This international best-seller conveys piercing truths and humorous wisdom, speaking directly to the universal quest for happiness.
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H J Kramer, Inc. Tiburon, California

Distributed by Publishers Group West Emeryville, California Bookpeople
Berkeley, California

Copyright © 1980, 1984 by Dan Millman

ISBN: 0-9158110-6

(previously ISBN: 0-87477-121-8)

LCCN: 83-83240

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized 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

Published by H.J. Kramer, Inc.
P.O. Box 1082
Tiburon, CA 94920

Cover painting by Terry Lamb

Art direction and design by John Brogna

First paperback edition, 1984

Originally published in hardcover by J.P. Tarcher, Inc.

Manufactured in the United States of America

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TO OUR READERS

The books we publish are our contribution to an emerging world based on cooperation rather than on competition, on affirmation of the human spirit rather than on self-doubt, and on the certainty that all humanity is connected. Our goal is to touch as many lives as possible with a message of hope for a better world.

Hal and Linda Kramer, Publishers

To the Ultimate Warrior of Peace, of whom Socrates is but a twinkling reflection. Who has no name yet many, and who is the Source of us all.


Contents

Preface
The Gas Station at Rainbow's End

BOOK ONE: THE WINDS OF CHANGE

Gusts of Magic
The Web of Illusion
Cutting Free

BOOK TWO: THE WARRIOR'S

TRAINING
The Sword is Sharpened
The Mountain Path
Pleasure Beyond the Mind

BOOK THREE: UNREASONABLE

HAPPINESS
The Final Search
The Gate Opens

EPILOGUE: LAUGHTER IN THE WIND