Among the dozens of paths of inner integration followed by modern man, the warrior's path is the least known. Perhaps even the most misunderstood. But it is certainly the most exciting. Stories and legends of great warriors have created the image of the hardy individual, who at most possesses the typical gentleness of a samurai, the apathy of a shao-lin monk, or the devotion of a knight. But things are not quite like that. In fact, the true warrior is far more human than we imagine. He lives among us with his fears and worries. But mostly with his humor and dignity. (...) It has been said that this is the book that "can change your life" - and that is no exaggeration. The response and feedback from readers where it has been published confirms it. This is because there is a true warrior in all of us, asking for a little reason to wake up. The way of the warrior is life itself. A life, however, that has now been transformed into a magical world, full of mystery and unexpectedness. And this book is but the occasion for this warrior to awaken...

Dan Millman, a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, is a world trampoline champion and a member of the Gymnastics Hall of Fame. He worked as a gymnastics director at Stanford University and later as a physical education professor at Oberlin College. He has traveled all over the world and has been involved with various martial arts schools, yoga and other areas of spiritual exploration. Dan's numerous books have become international bestsellers and have inspired millions of readers and have been translated into more than twenty languages. Dan Millman, is the author of 10 books, including The Way of the Peaceful Warrior, The Secret Journey, Socrates' Travels, and The 12 Laws of Spirit, published in Greek by Esoptron. His books and seminars on "The Way of the Peaceful Warrior" have inspired millions of people worldwide. Dan lives in northern California with his family.