This is perhaps one of the finest books I have read on mastering oneself. Erwin McMannus gives a great guide in to learning the principals and the way of the Warrior. In this current world of chaos, this book teaches that the peace the soul longs for is the peace the world needs. Peace begins with us but first we must master ourselves. Relinquishing control, fighting those battles that are truly ours to fight, knowing how to tell the difference. The author is plain spoken and gives great context to each principle with insightful personal experiences. Most memorable lesson for me was "The warrior has a fire within them that burns brightly in the darkest of moments. Fire needs fuel to continue to burn. What fuels your fire?"

The way this book is written is a little confusing and it's not practical. Every chapter has unrelated sections within it, and not an overarching theme which makes the book hard to follow.

Amazing book. Highly recommended for anyone looking to reframe their life, by examining ancient practises (and aren’t we increasingly finding out that they were the way all along?), we can bring peace and wisdom to our 21st century lives.

I have read much of what Erwin McManus has written, and have loved some and felt "meh" about others. This book was in between. I heard Erwin speak at GLS 2018, and the talk definitely had a similar vein to this book. The idea of what it takes to be a warrior and pursue greatness permeated that talk and are in this book. Many of the concepts in this book are powerful and applicable, while some resonated less. Overall it was a good read!

The Way of the Warrior is the first book I have read by Erwin McManus. I enjoyed his unusual take on being a "warrior" as a means to finding inner peace. The words warrior and peace don't often go hand in hand, but I thought his analogy worked well. I thoroughly enjoyed the first half of the book and the last part, but a few chapters in between seemed to drag for me. Overall, the book was great food for thought and I give it 3.5 stars. I would definitely be open to reading more from this author.

Amazing Book. Just amazing. Anything that Erwin writes is golden. Since the book is already out, trust me when I say just go buy it and read it. So worth your time.

Have you ever set out to make a difference in your life, maybe face a giant of some sort or clear the cobwebs from your mind only to discover the difference is actually more of a battle then you set out for?

Erwin McManus invites us into a discovery of sorts with his book The Way of the Warrior. The short of it – you will not make a difference in anything in life, until you can understand that peace must first be in place. And peace, is not found by accident but by “artful intention.”

I was constantly struck with the reality of what McManus was saying and how everything lined up with what seemed to be the pattern of my life while looking for inner peace. As a pastor I constantly preach the message of Jesus being the one to actually establish peace within us, as the bible outlines, but I can honestly say I am not sure I ever preached that we must intentionally pursue the peace we are search of. Prayer yes. Bible reading yes. But in this book we encounter the way of peace only a warrior can accomplish, and yes it is presented as approached through Jesus.

With very honest life story and appropriate use of scripture “The Way of the Warrior” brings readers to self discovery and path discovery. Personally I loved the imagery of various warriors, or biblical hero’s and everyday people who fought to make a difference in the world, for various needs, and how peace brought about the biggest change. I was also pleased to see someone who deals with the sense of “overwhelm” of the mind I personally struggle with, and what it means moving forward. This may have been the single most important discovery for me within this book and made it so incredibly worth the read.

All this said, you really should consider picking up “The Way of the Warrior.” I believe you will find the words within will change the way you see your personal battle and could just reposition you for the peace you really need.

*I received this book free from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. These are my personal thoughts

Erwin McManus has written a thoughtful book on taking hold of an idea. What does a true warrior look like? There are so many examples of historical warriors, Biblical warriors, warriors from other cultures. Erwin does a great job of reeling the reader in and taking stock of the examples we have to follow. We also see that as a warrior serves, he leads. Yet the true definition of what a true warrior is can be often overlooked.

I enjoy reading Erwin's books and have followed him for some time. He shares about his journey with cancer and the wonderful physicians he encountered during his treatments. He also speaks to the fact that each of us have our own battlefields on which to fight. They could seem small to others, but they can be life changing if the fight is a good one. He speaks of being unafraid of the fight, as it teaches us through every battle.

I always glean new insights from Erwin's books and feel this one is one of my favorites. Anyone who has read his work in the past would find something from "The Way of The Warrior" that they could take hold of. I used my highlighter a lot in this book, maybe more so than others. I read an advanced copy thanks to #NetGalley and these are my honest opinions.

McManus does it again. I have always enjoyed and respected Erwin's teachings and books, but his last one "The Last Arrow" and this "Way of the Warrior" I think Erwin's fight with cancer humbled him down even furthered and awakened him even more to what is going on in the world and I would challenge that it ignited something in him to make sure he keeps firing every arrow he has left in him to forge a path for himself, his family and everyone that reads his book to find their way of the Warrior.

A short read with an interesting premise. Over the 200 odd pages the author tries to match up the Christian and the Samurai; yeah it is a stretch but he tries to make it work; at least in spots. I was disappointed/distracted by the name dropping of people/previous books or referencing Guatemala. I mean a little would be okay but with only 8 chapters he uses a lot of space.

This is one of those books that really makes you think about what you are doing with your calling. I think most of us try to learn and attain knowledge. We want to grow. The problem is that we know so much and train ourselves so little. In the Way of the Warrior, we see why the inner man is so important. That man has the true power. If he is without self-control or vision, such will be your life.

In The Way of the Warrior, we are told what is needed to train and fight for the people around us. You will see how pain can make us stronger and how to take charge of the the life you’ve been given. We see more power in intimate knowledge than brute force. We must fight to free our mind.

This is a book written with authority. It’s powerful and convicting. I wrote out something from almost every page in my journal. The words here have become a prayer. If we are going and we plan to speak life, we need to prepare ourselves. I highly recommend it to prayer warriors and anyone looking to go forth with the gospel.

I liked this much better that his last book. It was good for the most part, but It seemed to trail off in different directions. This book was a powerhouse all the way through.

The book is about inner peace, which is the key in achieving spiritual wholeness. And the peace is achieved not by accident, but rather by artful intention. The author/pastor presents the intention through the ancient biblical practices, ultimately creating a story of a true warrior. What it means to be a warrior.

The true warrior is the one who knows how to create peace. And the peace starts with your inner peace. What are the greatest enemies of our peace? Worry and fear. We also struggle against external forces such as: envy, greed, feelings, identity, and loneliness. The strength of peace is rooted in the present time, not the past and not the future.

“You cannot control your circumstances, but you can control your character.”

Peace is about clarity what is important to you. With this clarity there is no need to control the world around you.

The warrior’s greatest weapon is wisdom. The key is to be open-minded, willing to change and grow. It’s about choices. “Decide what your life is about; decide what is worth living for, find your intention. (…) When you live your life with intention, you find your strength.”

The indicator, if you’re on the right path, is the passion and energy. It’s about the process and not just the outcome.

“The warrior must learn to walk with both humility and ambition.”

The warrior must know his mind. The way you set your mind, that’s the way you will reap the fruits. If you believe in hope, love, future, that’s what you will find.

The warrior owns his mistakes. The warrior takes responsibility for his life and his actions.

The warrior knows what feeds his soul and always keeps doing it.

The warrior has faith. You don’t run away from fear. You face it, and that’s when your faith will surface.

“Only faith, hope, and love can give us the peace we seek and create the peace the world so desperately needs.”

It is very clear that the author/pastor is not only a preacher of words, but also the one who has lived through those words. Therefore, making it a very profound read.

This is the first book I’ve read by this author/pastor. So I’m not familiar with the messages from his other books, but what strikes me here is his wisdom.

You don’t have to be a religious person to enlighten yourself with knowledge. You just need to be open-minded.

The Way of the Warrior explores one of those paradoxes of Scripture and the Christian life: the fight for peace from internal to the external. McManus combines personal narratives with Scripture to expand our definition and understanding of peace. Careful reading will challenge you to fight for peace within--yourself, your home, neighborhood--and without-- to the greater community. It is a beautifully written, thought-provoking book.

I received a complimentary copy of the book without obligation. This review is my opinion. . #TheWayOfTheWarrior #NetGalley