The Monk who sold his Ferrari – Book Review

Author : Robin Sharma Year : 2003 Publisher: Jaico ISBN : 81-7992-162-X

This is my first experience with book of this kind. I was interested mostly in fiction novels and I hated reading this advising books. I have a kind friend with whom I share most of my happy and sad moments. At one point, when I was worried about my career and prattling, he prescribed me this book. As expected, this book took care of my mental ailment and changed my view towards this kind of book.

A 53 year old busy lawyer Julian Mantle, well known for his litigating skills suddenly gets a heart attack when in court argument. He is wealthy enough to own a large penthouse, Ferrari and all other luxuries he expected to have. After the heart attack he sells all his properties, even his Ferrari (there goes the reason for title) and travels east for spiritual quest. After some days, he as a monk surprisingly returns with completely changed view and attitude to one of his former associate John’s home. He looks younger and brighter than before. He preaches John all the lessons he learnt from Yogi Raman - one of the sages in Himalayas and asks him to spread this knowledge as he did. Mantle uses yogi raman’s fables to express the importance of life - more than money - and some techniques to achieve that. These techniques and fables are well known for an average Indian.

The story is such that John – associate of Julian Mantle - tells the story. The seven virtues Master your mind, Follow your purpose, Practice kaizen, Live with discipline, Repent your time, selflessly serve others, Embrace the present, will lead you to wisdom if followed. The most important thing, this book is not boring at any part.

Let’s all keep our cups empty.