Blending fact and fiction, the story relates how Dan Millman undertakes an odyssey into the realms of light and shadow, romance, and mystery. Guided by Socrates, a powerful and enigmatic old service station attendant who becomes his mentor, and drawn to an elusive young woman called Joy, Dan moves towards a final confrontation that will deliver or destroy him.

This classic tale, told with heart and humor, speaks to the peaceful warrior in each of us, moving readers to laughter and tears — even to moments of illumination — as they rediscover life's larger meaning and purpose. Join Dan on the peaceful warrior's path. Find out why this book has changed a million lives.

Comments by Dan:

Way of the Peaceful Warrior began my own journey as a writer and teacher. I've been blessed by thousands of letters I've received over the years. When I wrote it, I had no idea that so many people, young and old, from different walks of life, would find my story so inspiring. Over the years I've asked myself why. I believe it's because my story also touched upon universal themes-our common quest for meaning and purpose and direction. Somehow it reminds readers of what they had always known but forgotten — the bigger picture and essential perfection of our lives unfolding.