The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
What would compel a man with everything—wealth, power, prestige—to abandon it all for a silent path through the Himalayas? The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari traces the remarkable odyssey of a high-powered lawyer who trades worldly success for spiritual awakening, uncovering timeless wisdom buried beneath life’s noise. In lyrical parables and radiant lessons, the book invites readers to consider: is the true measure of success the empire we build outside—or the sanctuary we cultivate within? With gentle urgency and meditative grace, this is a tale that beckons the restless heart toward clarity, balance, and purpose. It is not just a journey—it is an invitation to redesign your life.
- Originally Published: 1996
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers, 2009
- Genre: Fiction
- Pages: 236
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 978-0007848423
- Access: Members
Description
“Nothing less than sensational. This book will bless your life.” ~ Mark Victor Hansen, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul
An internationally bestselling fable about a spiritual journey, littered with powerful life lessons that teach us how to abandon consumerism in order to embrace destiny, live life to the full and discover joy.
- This inspiring tale is based on the author’s own search for life’s true purpose, providing a step-by-step approach to living with greater courage, balance, abundance and joy.
- It tells the story of Julian Mantle, a lawyer forced to confront the spiritual crisis of his out-of-balance life: following a heart attack, he decides to sell all his beloved possesions and trek to India. On a life-changing odyssey to an ancient culture, he meets Himalayan gurus who offer powerful, wise and practical lessons that teach us to:
– Develop joyful thoughts
– Follow our life’s mission
– Cultivate self-discipline and act courageously
– Value time as our most important commodity
– Nourish our relationships
– Live fully, one day at a time
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