I initially made the mistake of trying to figure out which parts of the story were claimed to have actually happened vs which parts were just there to illustrate a point. If you really want to read it, consider the printed version instead as it may be more enjoyable.Īt this point, I have read, and re-read this book enough times to know most of it by heart - not just the main story line which is pretty simple, but the lessons contained within the story that are really what the book is all about. Maybe a good book for self-help junkies or people unfamiliar with any kind of buddhist teachings at all. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Poor phrasing, over-enunciation, and bad acting let the book down immensely.

How did the narrator detract from the book? It could be that the narration took something away from the enjoyment of the book. Get a professional actor/narrator to read it. What could Dan Millman have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? The dialogue read like a children's story, very unconvincing. Much too esoteric throughout, with the protagonist being taken on mystical journeys of the mind to learn 'valuable' lessons. The plot was similar to the equally bad 'The Buddha, Jeff, and Me' disillusioned young man meets annoying 'zen master', who trains him in the way of the peaceful warrior and ultimately takes 8 years to impart a ridiculously simple message. I found the book was very badly written, with weak dialogue, poorly structured plot, and very little in the 'changing lives' department. I bought this title on the strength of all the glowing reviews both on Amazon and Audible, so I was disappointed to find it didn't live up to those expectations at all. What would have made Way of the Peaceful Warrior better?

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