The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

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The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
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Author Robin Sharma
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish
PublishedHarperSanFrancisco
Publication date
April 21, 1999
Pages198 pages
ISBN 978-0062515674

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari is a self-help book by Robin Sharma, a writer and motivational speaker. The book is a business fable derived from Sharma's personal experiences after leaving his career as a litigation lawyer at the age of 25.

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Publication

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari was published in 1999 by Harper Collins Publishers, and has sold more than three million copies as of 2013. [1]

Synopsis

The book develops around two characters, Julian Mantle and his best friend John, in the form of conversation. Julian narrates his spiritual experiences during a Himalayan journey which he undertook after selling his holiday home and red Ferrari.

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References

  1. Sharma, Robin S. (2006). The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari : A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams And Reaching Your Destiny. Mumbai, Agartha road, India: Jaico Pub. House. p. 1. ISBN   9788179921623.