The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom

Don Miguel Ruiz · Janet Mills

Jan 2010 · Amber-Allen Publishing

About this ebook

In The Four Agreements, bestselling author don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.

• A New York Times bestseller for over a decade

• An international bestseller translated into 46 languages worldwide

"This book by don Miguel Ruiz, simple yet so powerful, has made a tremendous difference in how I think and act in every encounter." — Oprah Winfrey

“Don Miguel Ruiz’s book is a roadmap to enlightenment and freedom.” — Deepak Chopra, Author, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success

“An inspiring book with many great lessons.” — Wayne Dyer, Author, Real Magic

“In the tradition of Castaneda, Ruiz distills essential Toltec wisdom, expressing with clarity and impeccability what it means for men and women to live as peaceful warriors in the modern world.” — Dan Millman, Author, Way of the Peaceful Warrior

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About the Authors

Don Miguel Ruiz is the bestselling author of The Four Agreements (a New York Times bestseller for over a decade), The Four Agreements Companion Book, The Mastery of Love, The Voice of Knowledge, The Circle of Fire, and The Fifth Agreement. The teachings of Ruiz are best known for transforming complex human issues into simple common sense — a talent that has earned him millions of fans and international acclaim.

Janet Mills is the founder and president of Amber-Allen publishing. She is also the co-author, with don Miguel Ruiz, of six books in The Toltec Wisdom Series, creator of The Four Agreements for a Better Life online course, and editor of Deepak Chopra’s bestselling title, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success. Her life’s mission is to publish books of enduring beauty, integrity, and wisdom, and to inspire others to fulfill their most cherished dreams.

Ratings and reviews

Very decent book but very narrow minded. This may be the point though due to the potential requirement of specificity and repetition. Not exactly the most profitable read but helps many people understand that we do have a power and control over ourselves. Unfortunately it is pretty dramatic in instances where it does not need to be and can either confuse or deter the reader from fully understanding what it is trying to teach. Decent overall, good in areas, great in others, but not completely an optimal use of time.

This book has some valid and potent points. Anyone at any level can see improvements in their lives by combining the basic principles outlined in the book. I cannot get over the fact that the writing in the book is poor and it is terribly repetitive. Also it's basis is in Native American beliefs which are very intertwined with nature etc, which can blur its positive message. If you can get past the poor writing, good read.

A very smart woman gave me this book a decade ago. I have read it many times over the years and I can see it right now on my book shelf. Get two or three and give them as gifts to someone you care about!

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