Dan Millman - The Hidden School: Return of the Peaceful Warrior

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Praise for The Hidden School

With a masterful touch, Dan Millmans The Hidden School will transform how we navigate our way through the seemingly everyday events of life, inspiring us to discover their hidden magic, all the while igniting the mystical essence within ourselves.

Michael Bernard Beckwith, author of Spiritual Liberation

Dan Millmans conclusion to his Peaceful Warrior saga is a remarkable odyssey of life, death, and meaningthe fully realized completion of a unique spiritual adventure. What a privilege to travel this unforgettable journey with him. This epiphanous work will stay with you long after youve read it.

Ed Spielman, creator of the landmark television series Kung Fu

In this compelling story, Dan Millman takes us on a quest for the secret of eternal life. He moves easily between worlds, using external action-adventure as a metaphor for an internal spiritual quest, providing both entertainment and self-reflection. The Hidden School brings to mind the adventures of Carlos Castaneda and the mysterious quest in The Da Vinci Code . This is a page-turner, both entertaining and provocative. If you can only take one book to read on your next vacation, this is that book.

Ron Boyer, award-winning author, poet, and screenwriter

In Way of the Peaceful Warrior , Dan Millman established himself as a master of teaching through story. Now, in this exciting adventure, he reveals how deep learning can be found in unexpected places. The wisdom he shares will illuminate many lives.

Don Miguel Ruiz, author of The Four Agreements

Dans new book, The Hidden School , reminds me of the magic and mystery of Way of the Peaceful Warrior . This suspenseful, often humorous adventure shows the way to our own light, our own music, and our own way home. When I experienced adrenal fatigue syndrome in Tahiti back in 1986, Way of the Peaceful Warrior literally saved my life. Keep on keepin on, Dan. Ill always be there with and for you. Thank-Q, brother.

Quincy Jones, Grammy awardwinning musician, producer, actor, and humanitarian

The conclusion to Dan Millmans life-changing Peaceful Warrior saga was well worth the wait. This riveting quest through many exotic locations reminds readers what it means to follow a spiritual path in the modern world. Millmans journey includes memorable characters and daunting challenges on the way to wisdom and inner peace. Its a book for anyone interested in lifes bigger picture and deeper currents.

William Bernhardt, bestselling author of Challengers of the Dust

A brilliant sequel to a timeless classic. Well done. I highly recommend this treasure.

Caroline Myss, author of Anatomy of the Spirit and Sacred Contracts

Dans new book is a must-read journey of transformation. Few other books so skillfully combine story and substance as this Peaceful Warrior adventure.

Tony Robbins, #1 New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist

The Hidden School is filled with beautiful lessons that challenge your ideas of reality and push you to live a more inspired life.

Amy Smart, actress and activist

SELECTED BOOKS BY DAN MILLMAN

The Peaceful Warrior Saga

Way of the Peaceful Warrior

Sacred Journey of the Peaceful Warrior

The Journeys of Socrates

Core Teachings

Wisdom of the Peaceful Warrior

The Four Purposes of Life

No Ordinary Moments

The Life You Were Born to Live

The Laws of Spirit

Everyday Enlightenment

Writing Guidance

The Creative Compass

Training Guidance

Body Mind Mastery

Inspiration for Children

Secret of the Peaceful Warrior

Quest for the Crystal Castle

Further information

www.PeacefulWarrior.com

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To all those striving to live with a peaceful heart and a warrior spirit.

No two persons ever read the same book.

Edmund Wilson

Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes, and forgot.

NEIL GAIMAN

I n 1966, during my college years, I met a mysterious service station mechanic I called Socrates, described in Way of the Peaceful Warrior. During our time together, Soc spoke of a woman shaman in Hawaii with whom hed studied many years before. He also told me about a book hed lost in the desert, and a school hidden somewhere in Asia, but the details soon drifted into the recesses of my memory.

Later, when I graduated, my old mentor sent me away with the words No more spoon-feeding, junior. Time to learn from your own experience. In the years that followed I married, fathered a child, coached gymnastics at Stanford University, and then taught movement arts while on the faculty of Oberlin College.

Eight years had passed since I first wandered into Socs all-night service station. To the casual eye, my life looked as good as it had during my college years as an elite athlete. But I was haunted by the feeling that I was missing something importantthat real life was passing me by while I played pretend in the shallows of convention. Meanwhile, my wife and I had agreed to a formal separation.