Monk Who sold his Ferrari - a book review by Kishore

Author: Robin S. Sharma
A fable about fulfilling your dreams and reaching your destiny.
Published by jaico Publishing – Bombay in association with M/s. Harper Collins – Canada.

With the series of books, the author narrates the experiences of his friend Mr. Julian Mantle a lawyer forced to confront the spiritual crises of his out of balance life. A person at the peak of his professional success collapses for spiritual endurance. As the title implies he sells his Ferrari and provokes the interest on the spiritual side of life where he learns about the sages of Himalyas.

The author compares the life style of the west with the ancient Indian by comparing his life before and after his visit to Himalyas. The wide spread 13 chapters clearly depict the life of the sages including habitats and relationships.

- Includes Wise quotes…
“I am an artist at living….My work of art is my life.” – Suzuki
A day without laughter or a day without love was a day without life.

- Action summary at the end of important chapters covering “ Symbol”, “ Virtue”, “ Wisdom”, “ Techniques” and “ Quote”.

- Throws some light on Kizen theory – concept of continuous improvement.

To conclude a cook book with a moral of any thing done with a spiritual touch and having a purpose of life is a perfect combination to succeed in personal and professional endeavour.