In addition to the easily attachable characters, the actual tale is not short of complete and surprising plot twists, right … The Journeys of Socrates is an odyssey of courage and love, revealing how a boy became a man, a man became a warrior, and how a warrior found peace.Dan Millman first described the wise enigmatic man he called Socrates in Way of the Peaceful Warrior. The common notion among the ancient Greeks and even every other person was that knowledge should be taught or learned, that knowledge is an external entity that does not reside within an individual. If you have ever come across some of Dan Milman's books your mind will be blown away. Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2016. This saga of courage and faith, of love and loss, reveals the arts of war and the path to peace. If you have not read this series you must. Sergei Ivanov’s (Socrates’) journey from a military academy to America is a spellbinding and tragic odyssey of courage and love. But, in the end, it was quite surprising for me to learn that, it wasn't just a novel written from complete imagination. The Journeys of Socrates Written by Dan Millman Review by B. J. Sedlock Millman draws on some of his ancestors’ experiences to create this novel giving the backstory of Socrates, the sage he introduced in Way of the Peaceful Warrior. Sergei Ivanov’s (Socrates') journey from a military academy to America is a spellbinding and tragic odyssey of courage and love. The Journeys of Socrates is a prequel to character Socrates life. It is the best story I've ever heard, or read, and is hard for me to imagine I could ever read anything like it again, and believe me when I tell you, I have an active imagination. This is a book which I have shared with countless people who are in dire need of a "jump start" in their lives. Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2016. Sergei chose to crea. Such is the power of choice.” ― Dan Millman, quote from The Journeys of Socrates “Valójában, Szókratész, nincs ellenséged, csak te magad. Dan Millman has a way of bringing the reader into the main character and unveiling simple human motives, advice, and spiritual principles. I like Dan Millman's writing style, and from the books of his that I've read, he has a good flow, never getting too slow at any point. Over the years, since publication of my best-known and bestselling book, Dan Millman, a former world champion athlete, coach, martial arts instructor, and college professor,  is author of Way of the Peaceful Warrior (adapted to film in 2006), as well as The Four Purposes of Life, and numerous other books read by millions of people in 29 languages. The spiritual journey doesn't become apparent until late in the story. I found the characters simplistic and one dimensional and the plot such as it is pretty predictable and forgettable. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Plot, not spirituality, drives Millman's third Peaceful Warrior novel, Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2012. The book is based in the Ukraine region of Russia, with Sergei "Socrates" Ivanov being cast as a half Cossack/half Jew (quite the explosive combination, as you can imagine), Just when I didn't think Millman could surpass his first book, The Way of the Peaceful Warrior, the book that truly changed my life and outlook on the universe. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions - starting at $1.45. The 'Peaceful Warrior' books are a must read! Thank you for your great masterpiece. Put in a tough spot, Sergei had to choose between the military academy where his uncle, his only family left, was the instructor, or he could pave the way for his own life. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2014. Rising above and conquering himself he becomes the Socrates we know and love from the Way of the Peaceful Warrior. Put in a tough spot, Sergei had to choose between the military academy where his uncle, his only family left, was the instructor, or he could pave the way for his own life. However, through it all he blossoms in to a being more disciplined and amazing than most. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Part truth, part fiction–The Journeys of Socrates is the retelling of the author’s great-grandfather’s legacy, taken from first-hand accounts and peppered with artistic license. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. People that question and are curious of the life around us. It has been a long time since I read the book so I can't comment on specifics. Dan teaches worldwide and has influenced people from all walks of life, including leaders in the fields of health, psychology, education, business, politics, sports, entertainment and the arts. This riveting novel reveals how a boy became a man, how a man became a warrior, and how a warrior discovered peace. But ..... the END - wow - I didn't see that coming and it struck a deep cord with me. "In truth, Socrates, you have no opponents but yourself. A fantastic prequel to the WotPW series. The settings are beautifully described, the characters are rich and its surprising how much you care for them in just a few lines, the action sequences well-choreographed and described, the philosophical moments a little too shallow at times but for the most part adequate and will make you stop reading a couple of minutes to meditate on its concepts. Sergei Ivanov’s (Socrates’) journey from a military academy to America is a spellbinding and tragic odyssey of courage and love. kudos to the training of the peacelful warrior and the messege it provids to the human soul. Although the spiritual content is not as compelling as Millman's previous two novels, the book is still a compelling, entertaining read. I read this book while going through an intense recovery phase in my life and for the first time in years, I regained my faith in God and KNEW the meaning of forgiveness. It's the strength of the over arching message that captured me and kept me reading despite very viseral disgust and dismay at times. Rather it was a biography! First edition. Is the name a good choice? A Highly reccomended read on hardship and transformation. About a Samurai warrior who rose from an integrated military school to find a way of salvation after losing everything dear to him. Something went wrong. San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco, 2005. Interesting, thought provoking, moving and immersive. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. This was a fantastic read. If you have not read this series you must. The Journeys of Socrates is the story of a young boy's journey towards becoming a man, through a life of hardship, trial and a lot of pain, and his ultimate triumph over his circumstances, and, himself. The Journeys of Socrates. Note! ― Dan Millman, The Journeys of Socrates. The Journeys of Socrates: An Adventure - Ebook written by Dan Millman. The Journeys of Socrates: An Adventure eBook: Millman, Dan: Amazon.in: Kindle Store. For more info:  peacefulwarrior.com. This book is a prequel of sorts to the Peaceful Warrior books. I didn't particularly enjoy this book. It’s entertaining, yet full of significance and profound teachings. Amazing, simply amazing. 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