Synopsis
First published in 1993, this tale has gained a loyal following, entertaining and inspiring thousands of readers with its far-reaching ideas. First-time author James Redfield carries the reader through a quest that begins when the main character decides to follow the exciting trail of a mysterious manuscript rumored to exist somewhere in the jungles of Peru. As his characters go through a series of intense adventures, involving travel through physically and politically dangerous turf, the author gradually introduces nine potentially universe-altering principles, or "insights," starting with the power of coincidence and its meaning to the modern world. Vivid characterizations and stunning experiences drive the ideas home and make the improbable seem likely to show up just around the next corner.

Details
Publication Date:	1994-03-01

Size
Length:	246 pages
Height:	9.3 in
Width:	6.3 in
Thickness:	1.0 in
Weight:	17.6 oz

Publisher's Note
This modern fable is written in the enthralling tradition of The Way of the Peaceful Warrior and The Road Less Traveled. The discovery of an ancient manuscript in a Peruvian rainforest makes a powerful prediction about the fate of humankind, as the world moves into a new era of increased awareness and spirituality.

Industry Reviews
"A fabulous book about experiencing life--I couldn't put it down."
other - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

"A spiritual classic...a book to be read and reread, to cherish, and to give to friends."
other - Joan Borysenko

"The book that will come to define our decade."
Kubler-Ross