COPYRIGHT

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      First published in the US by HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2018

      This UK edition published by Thorsons 2018

      FIRST EDITION

      Text © Don Miguel Ruiz and Barbara Emrys 2018

      Cover design by Studio Gearbox © HarperCollinsPublishers Ltd 2018

      Cover artwork © Nicholas Wilton/Illustration Source

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      Source ISBN: 9780008305048

      Ebook Edition © June 2018 ISBN: 9780008305062

      Version 2018-07-09

DEDICATION

      This book is dedicated to those who have chosen to be the heroes of their own story. It is dedicated to all peaceful rebels who wish to change their world.

      This book is dedicated to those who love themselves without condition and who let that pure love shine for the world. It is dedicated to those who lead with compassion, who dare to act kindly, and who will not be governed by irrational fear.

      This book is dedicated to all women and men who act with courage and speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. It is written in honor of those who use their words to deliver messages of love and respect.

      With heartfelt thanks to our readers,

      DON MIGUEL RUIZ AND BARBARA EMRYS

      CONTENTS

       Cover

       Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Introduction

1. The Three Pearls of Wisdom

2. Opening the Door

Question 1: Ask Yourself, “Who Am I?”

3. The First Pearl

4. The Voice of Me

5. One Mind, One Community

       6. The Mind as Government

       7. Justice and the Judge

       8. The Commander in Chief

       Question 2: Ask Yourself, “What Is Real?”

       9. The Second Pearl

       10. Life Under Tyranny

       11. Getting Out of Jail

       12. The Diplomat

       13. Peace and Sanity

       Question 3: Ask Yourself, “What Is Love?”

       14. The Third Pearl

       15. The Love of Your Life

       16. Lovers and Sweethearts

       17. Love for Humanity

       18. Fear and Knowledge

       19. Peace in Our Time

       20. Afterword

       About the Publisher

1

       The Three Pearls of Wisdom

      ONE RAINY DAY, long ago, an old man was driving his wagon down a country road. The road was filled with potholes, so the drive was difficult, and the rain only made it worse.

      As the wagon plunged into a particularly deep hole, a rear wheel broke off. Calming his horse, the old man jumped down onto the muddy road and began to struggle with the wagon wheel. He soon realized that the hole was too deep and the wheel was too heavy for him to lift. As he stood there, wet and cold, he heard footsteps running toward him.

      A farm boy was on his way home to supper when he saw the old man’s broken wagon, with water