Way of the Peaceful Warrior / Dan Millman

RATINGS

Overall: 4/ 5 stars

Text Level: Medium

Entertainment: High

Self-Help: Medium

Page Count: 215

Is this book right for me and my inmate?

If you want a novel that helps you focus on the now moments of life read this book.

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Review By: Blackbird (Inmate)

Changing awareness to live a life of peace.

This was a fun interesting novel that leads the reader through a mysterious story. It follows a college gymnast that meets an old man working at a gas station late at night that ends up teaching his life lessons. Even though this is a make believe story there are so many powerful messages and things to be learned in life by reading it.

As an inmate there are many moments where stress takes hold on our lives because so many things are up in the air and unknown. The wise character in this story teacher the reader how to build a better awareness of the here and now and to clear your mind of cluttered thoughts. By doing these things you can become a warrior of peace that is able to overcome any mental obstacles that might stand in your way. This book borrows heavily on Buddhist teachings and principles and I have found that during my time incarcerated trying to use these concepts has brought me much better peace.

So much of the legal system is set up to break down an individuals spirit and it leads to a lot of sorrow. For many inmates we lose sight of what love is, especially for ourselves. A strong novel like this can be something that helps us reflect on each moment we have and clear away all the outside noise. It gives us the chance to focus on learning to live in the present and not be pulled into the past or future. I think this would be a excellent book for individuals lookingnto clear their minds and find a peaceful path.

Book Quotes

"I learned the meaning of attention - it is the intentional channeling of awareness."

"Love is not something to be understood; it can only be lived."