Child of the Dawn

by Gautama Chopra, Deepak Chopra (Introduction)

Overview

A Parable Based on Deepak Chopra's International Bestseller The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success

In this colorful parable based on the principles from his father's bestselling book, a young orphan boy, Hakim, embarks upon a quest for the secrets of power, wealth, and enduring happiness. Thus begins his journey of awakening that leads him from the realm of his dreams to a world of chaos, and back once more to a place where dreams really do come true. Child of the Dawn is an engaging tale that's guaranteed to enchant and inspire readers of all ages for generations to come.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013989085
Publisher:	Amber-Allen Publishing, Inc.
Publication date:	02/27/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Gautama Chopra is the son of international bestselling author Deepak Chopra. Gautama credits his father with inspiring him to write when he was just a child by telling him exciting tales at bedtime which were left unfinished. The younger Chopra would finish the story in his imagination as he fell off to sleep, leading to vivid dreams and the desire to write the stories down. Gautama spent many summers in his parents’ native land of India, where the people and culture also stirred his imagination and inspired him to write. He has received numerous creative writing awards, and was a national merit scholar. Gautama is a graduate of Columbia University in New York City, where he studied English, religion, and film. He currently lives in Los Angeles, California.

Editorial Reviews

This first novel by the son of bestselling author Deepak Chopra is a parable based on the elder Chopra’s wildly popular guide, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success. A lost, lonely, 12-year-old Indian orphan, Hakim, embarks on a quest for the secrets of power and enduring happiness, only to discover that the source of everything he seeks can be found only within... Chopra tends his bar adequately, lining up shots of spiritual platitudes for thirsty readers to swallow.

Unknown - Publishers Weekly

"Child of the Dawn awakens the reader with a driving narrative, insightful principles, and a memorable, captivating story. It has the feel of an Aladdin classic. I loved it." — Mark Victor Hansen, Co-author, Chicken Soup for the Soul

Unknown - Mark Victor Hansen

This allegorical tale revolves around Hakim, a young orphan boy in India whose spiritual quest for identity unfolds as he learns to discern the guises of truth and illusion in encounters with enigmatic characters: a cruel orphanage master, a quirky magician, a sagacious truck driver, a fisherman, and others who offer him glimpses of generosity and hope. Fans of Deepak Chopra will be interested in this book since it is based on principles from Deepak Chopra's Seven Spiritual Laws of Success.

Library Journal

This allegorical tale revolves around Hakim, a young orphan boy in India whose spiritual quest for identity unfolds as he learns to discern the guises of truth and illusion in encounters with enigmatic characters: a cruel orphanage master, a quirky magician, a sagacious truck driver, a fisherman, and others who offer him glimpses of generosity and hope. Fans of Deepak Chopra will be interested in this book, since it is based on principles from Deepak Chopra's Seven Spiritual Laws of Success.

Unknown - Library Journal