Interesting read whereby lessons about life and how to live are conferred in a simply yet engaging parable, with the author flitting in and out of some of his recollections. The message itself is beautiful, urging people to really work on themselves, and this is the work one has to do before looking to make the rest of the world right. It does get a bit slow and dragging at times, and for a monk, the author sounds a little bit inflated and full of himself at times, but this can be disregarded in the face of the bigger message

The author divided this book into four sections and focused on the interrelationships of the topics in each one. If there is an issue with one area, it will affect the other three. This approach actually makes a lot of sense and I am going to recommend this book to some friends.

A practical, engaging book. Gives you a series of life's problems and solutions explained in a practical way. Easy to read. Flows along very well. Lots of tips and ideas. Very positive.

My first impression based on the cover: It’s minimalistic and so peaceful with the monk’s way to find the meaning of the ‘highest degree’ inside a human.

Description: It’s described a haul of dilemmas in a person’s life, where the author himself exchanging conversation between Hariprasad (a.k.a Harry) Iyer and those dilemmas were merged with the four wheels of life, mainly ‘Personal Life’, ‘Relationships’, ‘Work Life’ and ‘Social Contribution’. The explanations in each of those wheels were easy to follow towards the path of spiritual awakening, following with the author’s life and the others’. Moreover, the sayings that being provided was short and meaningful too. In every end of those chapters was being reflected on the ‘Monk Mindset’ (summary).

Conclusion: I recommended reading any books that based on ‘Ikigai’ (a reason of being), as many meditation books that I’ve been discovered were based on it somehow.

Thank you net galley and publishers for the book

The book is about how to be happy! Written with simple words in conversational way the book guides us to a spiritual way of living (The actual meaning and not converting us to be a monk!)

With each point there is also short story as example to clarify the readers the concept making the book applicable for all age groups.

This was a unique and intriguing book on what it means to find happiness and meaning in life as well as how to pursue it. Practical and yet also philosophically resonant.

This book reminded me of two books - "The monk who sold his Ferrari by Robin Sharma" and "Sqaure One by Joseph Maroon MD". The style of telling the story was similar to Sharma and the content was similar to Square One.

The book is divided into 4 sections with the premise that these are the four wheels of life and if any one of them is not right, the car of life doesn't move properly.

The four wheels are:
1) Personal life
2) Relationships
3) Work life
4) Social contribution

There were many things that I agree with but a few things that I didn't. The best section was the one on relationships. The section on money seemed forced to me.

The book is very easy to read. It is full of stories. Each chapter has 2-3 stories in addition to the main storyline. The author has a summary at the end of each chapter. There is also a bit of suspense, in the sense, that the author hints at something in the last few pages of a chapter and that info is available in the next chapter. It keeps you reading.

Overall, recommended.

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley.

This book wasn’t quite how I thought it would be, but that’s no bad thing. It gives you real life problems and real life solutions in the way it is narrated. It’s a story, more than a self-help type book, with constant reminders of how to deal with life’s issues. It’s a very positive and uplifting book.

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.

Balance both external and internal is what I learned reading The Way of the Monk. The guidance given is precise and practical. Everyday problems and confusions are tackled with sincere words and a very readable and flowing manner. The chapters are ended with something called Monk Mindset. Ways to implement what monks and others that are balanced know. Very easy and fun I found this my favorite part as I felt better just starting my journal and beginning a new balanced and promising day. Very timely for our stressful times, The Way of the Monk is a positive way forward.

This is nicely done, and shares monk wisdom via a simple story. It's essentially reminders of ideas pretty well known. If you're seeking wisdom woven into a light story this will work for you.

I really appreciate the ARC for review!!