Book Reviews - #3 The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari By Robin Sharma

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

Hmmm..Finally The Blessed One (cool name :P) gets some time in his hands to write for Bookmarks. You guys might have been wondering why the blog is only monopolised by Miss Sunshine (not that any one would mind considering how good she is at it, but still, wasn't the blog by both of us?) Well then here it comes! First of all I'd like to mention that the books I like to read are polar opposite to those of Miss Sunshine. :) ..

So the first book that I'm reviewing is The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari By Robin Sharma. This book is distinctly different from a few other Self-Help books that I've read in the sense that it has a spiritual core in it. It has also left a lasting impression in my mind. The book has been crafted very intelligently with a fable which conveys the full intent and meaning this book stands for. The fable's imaginative and thoughtful descriptions take you to a different world, a breath-taking and awe-inspiring world. The book makes you want to reconsider your goals and think! Beautifully written and at a comfortable pace leaves you with a happy feeling after you finish the book. Lots of meaning and well crafted, at gives you a glimpse into the meaning of life and makes you want to live your life to the fullest in the very literal sense. The best thing about this book is that it is not rigid in its advices and very simplified and gives a clear sense of living in harmony with yourself and nature. The book does not anywhere suggest about giving up luxuries and living with the bare minimal or become sage like to achieve enlightenment, but its all about balancing your lifestyle and slowing down and smelling the roses, feeling the breeze on your face, spending time with your family and friends..you know, the people and things that really matter the most to you, not pseudo happiness. It gives you very real and useful tools in The Secret Of The Lake, Heart Of The Rose.
In short the book gives you great wisdom highly simplified. If you are lacking in motivation and perhaps want to rethink your priorities this book might well be what you need.

Robin Sharma