The Evolution of a Warrior: A Book of Personal Transformation

by Christopher Regan

Book Overview

Recently divorced and generally unhappy with life, the universe, and everything, a young man by the name of Tony experiences an early mid-life crisis. Depressed and on the verge of suicide, Tony is... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595192114
• ISBN13: 9780595192113
• Release Date: July 2001
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

5 Stars for Me

At the end of the 1st chapter, Tony puts a gun to his head and pulls the trigger. It was painful to read because that is how I felt at one time. Tony is angry, depressed, and just goes through the motions of living. The author could have been writing about my life. I suppose if you have never felt that way, this book is not for you. But for me it was one of the best books I ever read. Its central themes are simple enough - take responsibility and then take control of your life. After Tony learns how to bed down just about any woman he wants he learns that sexual exploits do not bring happiness. He then learns, the hard way, to deal with people from the heart. Even more importantly, he learns how to deal with himself from the heart. I almost didn't get this book because of some of the negative reviews. Thankfully, I took a chance. To read this book taught me that I am not alone in my struggle. It made me laugh at times, and at times it was painful to read because it reminded me of the pain I carry. It has given me hope and motivation. I even e-mailed the author with some questions and he gracefully replied.Being a modern day warrior is not about being a tough macho dude who always gets what he wants. Its about dealing with people from a place of power, but also compassion. If you don't share these beliefs the book is not for you.

Really Liked It

I really like this book. I found the story interesting as well as humorous. Its about a young guy who sees a therapist after getting divorced. The therapist turns out to be a bit of a nut who teaches his young patient everything from how to pick up girls to tips on playing the stock market. I found the parts of the book about `reading' peoples eye movements to learn how they think fascinating. I have to agree with another reviewer that this book is basically about getting in control of your life. If this is what you want for yourself, I recommend the book.

The Evolution of a Warrior

Wow! Just plain wow! I just finished this book at 4am after I began reading it yesterday morning. Evolution of a Warrior shook me out of a deep funk. After I put it down I got in bed but I was so energized by some of simple but powerful concepts that I could not fall asleep for over an hour. Some may be turned off by the warrior jargon but having a military background I enjoyed it. The way Regan breaks things down to the basics and then shows how you can build on those basics is powerful. I found it to be well written and very humorous. I plan to reread it this weekend.

One of the Best Books I?ve Ever Read

I'm one of those people who reads a book with a yellow marker to highlight key parts. By the time I was done reading this book, I had highlighted probably a hundred sentences! In addition to the mystery, sometimes outrageous humor, and down to earth sincerity, this book if filled with wonderful pieces of wisdom to live by that by itself could fill a small book. I think some other reviewers are over emphasizing the, shall we say, adult parts of the book. I found the core element of the story to be a profound statement to all of us who find life a struggle from time to time.

Great Book!

This is without a doubt the funniest self-help book I have ever read. You can really understand the head space of the main character (Tony) as the story progresses and you may find yourself thinking about things and life differently at the end than you did before you read the book. Some parts read like erotic fiction and Regan may have a future as an adult novel writer.