"The book which changed a million lives"
Robin S. Sharma managed to pen down
ancient Indian philosophy in this short and concise book, which was
loved by readers the world over. This book is a huge success and it
deserves it.
Through the voice of Julien Mantle, a
hotshot lawyer turned enlightened saint, the books discusses the
problems we face in our fast-paced lives. Julien talks about his old
“successful life”, where he earned millions but was unhappy,
unhealthy and stressed, with little time for friends and family
(Strikes a chord? ). Then, he talks about his transformation and the
various steps he followed to reinvent his life. He intersperses his
philosophical talks with funny anecdotes and jokes and manages to
keep both the reader and his friend interested.
In the genre of self-help books, this
one would rank amongst the top ones for sure.
On a side note, those of you who have
read or are about to read Ayn Rand, compare the interpretation of
eastern philosophy by Rand to the one preached here. Does make an
interesting study. Plus, it highlights the myopic view Ms. Rand had
of the concept of altruism.
