Peaceful Heart, Warrior Spirit: A Memoir

Reflections on the extraordinary experiences that shaped Dan Millman's evolution from youthful dreamer to spiritual teacher, written to inspire readers on their own quests

In this long-awaited true story of a search for the good life, bestselling author Dan Millman describes his quest for meaning in the modern world. His evolution from childhood dreamer to world-class athlete catapults him, over a span of two decades, through mind-expanding experiences with four radically different mentors who prepare him for his calling as a down-to-earth spiritual teacher.

For forty years, through books and seminars, Millman has shown how to live with a peaceful heart and a warrior's spirit. This memoir shares his course corrections, wake-up calls, and life lessons as he introduces readers to four key mentors: the Professor, a Bolivian scientist-mystic; the Guru, an American-born spiritual master; the Warrior-Priest, a martial artist and metaphysical healer; and finally the Sage, a different sort of psychologist and a servant of reality.

At times rollicking, at times poignant, Millman's reflections will delight millions of devoted fans and inspire a new generation of readers because, as he writes, "This story is mine, but the way belongs to us all."