One of the most beloved spiritual sagas of our time. This new edition includes a new Afterword that tells the story behind the book-how it was born, "died," then became a word-of-mouth bestseller that continues to inspire millions of men and women of all ages in 26 languages worldwide.

Blending fact and fiction, the story relates an odyssey into realms of light and shadow, romance, and mystery. Guided by an eccentric old warrior named Socrates, drawn to an elusive young woman called Joy, Dan moves toward a final confrontation that will deliver or destroy him.

This story, which speaks to the peaceful warrior in each of us, has moved readers to laughter and tears, even to moments of illumination, as they find reminders their life's higher purpose and promise.