- Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: HarperOne; Reprint edition (Mar 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0060833025
- ISBN-13: 978-0060833022
- Product Dimensions: 20.5 x 13.6 x 2.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 180,420 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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“Millman’s fluid storytelling makes this an easy read.”
— Publishers Weekly
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An inspirational tale that tells the incredible life story of Sergei Ivanov, affectionately known as Socrates, a sage whose wisdom was destined to change the lives of not only author Dan Millman but also the countless readers of his first book, Way of the Peaceful Warrior.
In the heart of Tsarist Russia in 1872, an orphaned boy of Jewish and Cossack descent seeks to find his place in the world. 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. Now, in telling the life story of that old service station mechanic, Dan reveals universal truths about all our lives and reminds us of a courage and love as strong and ancient as the roots of the world. From tales of life at a Russian military school to the flight of a fugitive, survival in the wilderness to marriage and the search for family, The Journeys of Socrates is full of tragedy, triumph and hard-earned wisdom from the soul of a peaceful warrior.
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SERGEI WAS WORRIED, that October day, when he was summoned to his uncle's office. Read the first page
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
By reading this book you have most probably read Way of the Peacfull Warrior or have been recommended it. If you are one who looks to read both for inspiration and joy then read this.. although i would say that you would have to be a reader who thinks tiltles such as
1) Jonothan Livingston Seagull
2) Illusions
3) The Alchemist
4) The Hobbit!
5) Way of the peacefull Warrior
6) In Search of Captain Zero
7) and possibly Sacred Journey of the Peaceful Warrior
amongst others. This book is special, i loved every page and reference, i could see the story in my mind and imagine the scenes as they unfolded (such as you do with Tolkien) In places i laughed and sometimes a tear!
In my view this is a great follow up and a wonderful book. I loved every page and although i wanted to read to the end i didnt want it to end.
(please excuse any spelling.... im an artist!)
Benjamin
1) Jonothan Livingston Seagull
2) Illusions
3) The Alchemist
4) The Hobbit!
5) Way of the peacefull Warrior
6) In Search of Captain Zero
7) and possibly Sacred Journey of the Peaceful Warrior
amongst others. This book is special, i loved every page and reference, i could see the story in my mind and imagine the scenes as they unfolded (such as you do with Tolkien) In places i laughed and sometimes a tear!
In my view this is a great follow up and a wonderful book. I loved every page and although i wanted to read to the end i didnt want it to end.
(please excuse any spelling.... im an artist!)
Benjamin
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Where WPW shows the magic and mystic adventure, JoS shows a much more real story, it shows what Soc went through and how he learned the things he taught Dan. The realism of how Soc learned to be a Peaceful Warrior has made me feel like its possible for me to do it as well - without having to find some magic man to help me. The book is wonderfully written in my opinion and while I was suprised by the turnout of some events, I never felt lost as to what was going on. And like most great reads it was nearly impossible to put down!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As someone who found WPW an amazingly enlightenting book it was nice to get the 'back ground info' on, what i myself consider to be, the main character in the book. Learning about Socrates' boyhood and how he become the original (well, actually not the real original!) peaceful warrior. I thought well written, although some people say simply written. Great storey - action, romance and educational if you think it through.
Was surprised to read some negative reviews on this site but everyone is different i suppose. Highly recommended if you are a fan of WPW, but expect more of a 'storey' book then WPW.
Peace and love, Danny J
Was surprised to read some negative reviews on this site but everyone is different i suppose. Highly recommended if you are a fan of WPW, but expect more of a 'storey' book then WPW.
Peace and love, Danny J
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Fantastic Book, another must read by Dan Millman
From start to finish this book is fantastic, a must read.
Make sure to read the two books that come before this one to appreciate the complexity and the on going story. Read more
Make sure to read the two books that come before this one to appreciate the complexity and the on going story. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Faith
Epic story - Easy read
This book was an easy and enjoyable read, sprinkled with universal life advices.
It is the epic story of a young warrior called Serguei (or Socrates) who is put to a very... Read more
It is the epic story of a young warrior called Serguei (or Socrates) who is put to a very... Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2009 by Avid Reader
Superficially enjoyable read
People seem to be really taken by Dan Millman's "peaceful warrior" franchise , but this book departs from what I understand the other books are in that it is a novel, albeit one... Read more
Published on 19 July 2009 by GeeJayBee
Super
This is a book that I loved until the very end. The end and notes will cause all joy of the story to be lost. This book was long awaited by fans around the world. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2008 by Steven R. McEvoy
Nonresistance to life
I found this book very liberating specially when socrates was training under his master the lessons were things i already new but reading them in a refreshed way ,also his teacher... Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2008 by H. Osullivan
Not for me
I was disappointed with "The Way of the Peaceful Warrior" so I thought I would give "The Journeys of Socrates" a try. Read more
Published on 2 Aug 2007 by Steve Kelly
Enjoyable Russian background, good story, sprinkling of Peaceful...
This novel, though written later, is a prequel to Way of the Peaceful Warrior and Sacred Journey of the Peaceful Warrior. Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2006 by Larry Ketchersid
Epic adventure
The Journeys of Socrates - Dan Millman
This story tells the story of the early life an orphan child, Sergei Ivanov, who is placed in a Russian military school in the... Read more
This story tells the story of the early life an orphan child, Sergei Ivanov, who is placed in a Russian military school in the... Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2006 by kehs
Only an average adventure story.
Dan Millman is a well respected author of motivational and inspirational books but, The Journeys of Socrates, although the prequel to his award winning lifestyle book The Way of... Read more
Published on 11 April 2005 by DDS
Powerful addition to Millman's publications
While this book reads much more like a novel then his previous books, it contains messages which strike deep into the human spirit (well mine at least), I often found myself (eyes... Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2005 by Jd Duncan
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