“The Legend of the Monk and the Merchant” by Terry Felber is
a fictional story of one man’s discovery of the key to success. The book
contains twelve principles to becoming successful after discovering one’s
purpose. Included in the 184 pages is a 57 page study guide for personal or
group study.
I was anxious to read this book because of its’ title and
the forward by respected financial advisor Dave Ramsey. As I read this story I kept thinking about
another book with a similar concept as much as I tried not to I found myself
comparing the two. Around the fourth chapter I decided to skim through the
remainder of the book for fear I would not complete it. Considering the story only 119 pages (some of them blank) I was surprised
that it took me a few days to complete it.
If you are looking for a book to incorporate in a small group that has a business theme then by all means check "The Legend of the Monk and the Merchant" out. Since each chapter makes an excellent vignette for the corresponding study guide the book will facilitate in personal growth and development. Because I have read the “Greatest Salesman in
the World” I was disappointed in the plot and dialogue, I found both to be too simplistic.
I would recommend this book but suggest you check it out at
the library first. xxx Marsha L. Randolph
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Book
Sneeze in exchange for a free review.