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The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams and Reaching Your Destiny
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Book Brief
208
Book • Nonfiction
1990s
1996
HarperOne
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin S. Sharma, Julian Mantle, a workaholic lawyer, leaves his high-profile career after a health scare and goes on a spiritual journey to India, where he learns life-changing wisdom from the Sages of Sivana. Returning, he shares these lessons—centered on mind-mastery, purpose, self-improvement, discipline, time management, serving others, and living in the present—with his former colleague John.
Inspirational
Contemplative
Hopeful
Serene
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The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin S. Sharma is praised for its inspirational narrative and accessible approach to self-help. Readers appreciate its life lessons and motivational content. However, some critics find the writing style simplistic and the storyline predictable. Overall, it effectively conveys messages of personal growth and spiritual well-being.
Who Should Read The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari?
A reader who would enjoy The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin S. Sharma is likely interested in personal development, spiritual growth, and finding balance in life. Fans of Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist or Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now would appreciate its blend of storytelling and life lessons.
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John
John
Julian's junior colleague at the law firm and the narrator who learns from Julian's experiences and wisdom after his return from an expedition.
Julian Mantle
Julian Mantle
A successful lawyer who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and transformation in India and returns with newfound wisdom to share with his colleagues.
Yogi Raman
Yogi Raman
The eldest sage of the Sages of Sivana who mentors Julian and conveys a fable encompassing essential virtues during Julian's quest for enlightenment.
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari was inspired by Robin S. Sharma's own experience of leaving a successful law career to explore personal development and spirituality.
Published in 1997, the book has been translated into over 50 languages, making it a global phenomenon in personal growth literature.
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Robin S. Sharma self-published the initial edition of the book before it gained international recognition and widespread success.
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208
Book • Nonfiction
1990s
1996
HarperOne
Adult
18+ years
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