The Monk who sold his Ferrari by Robin Sharma

By Vernon Marshall View Profile
It is easy to see why this book is an international bestseller. It combines the conveyance of wisdom with an attractive storytelling style somewhat reminiscent of The Celestine Prophecy. This is not to say that this method of teaching ideas attracts everyone. When I realised that the story was just a means of promoting certain spiritual techniques I lost some of the interest in it that I had initially. I was anxious just to cut to the chase. It is worth sticking with it, however. There are ideas here that I have not come across before, ideas that seek to draw out the best that is possible from the body, mind and spirit. It is a book that you may wish to read for a second time, on the second occasion taking notes, although the conclusion to each chapter offers a brief summary in words and pictures with a lovely quotation also from the book. Each chapter also begins with a quotation from a great sage, including Ghandi and Confucius. This book is an easy read. There are less than 200 words in its thirteen chapters. All of its wisdom is concentrated in short statements that are easily remembered. For those impressed by the author Robin Sharma there are resources listed at the back for further work that one can do. Anyone who wants to get the most out of life can find this book a help to that aim.