A perfect book if you do not have morale

Seven Sages of different beliefs all receive a message through their dreams: he must go to the Tibetan monastery Toulanka. There, they learn that they must educate children 2 to the ways of wisdom. The end of the world is near and their children will be the next generation books.
Their beliefs are all different, they will come together to create a universal education. Sleek over which advocates the values ​​in each of the religions.

This book was given to me by my wife for Christmas. This book is beautifully illustrated by Alexis Chabert.

As for the work itself, so do not expect a complex history, action or suspense. Blade of the world is a philosophical novel, the rest is a pretty basic decorum.
In a rather simple style and a bit repetitive, the author will endeavor to expose us its universal principles in seven keys:
The meaning of life
Body and soul
Of true freedom
Love
Qualities to cultivate and poisons to reject
From the art of living
Acceptance of what is

And we must recognize that takes mayonnaise. The lessons seem obvious. Text is soothing. He challenged me time to time. Given the difficult period we are going through, I said to myself that I had to focus on some of these beautiful values ​​that the author exposes.
Attention we do not talk religion but of teachings "universal". And this is what is beautiful, as they appear much more impactful once stripped of their religious character.
Moreover, to illustrate his point, the author narrates different stories from different religions (but again stripped of the religious character). I particularly liked these short stories. Without them, the book would probably have been quite indigestible.

"Listen to the story of this simple fisherman who sits in the shade of a palm tree. He relishes the joy of being.
A rich man crosses and encourages him to work harder.
"What for" the fisherman replied.
- To earn money.
- What for?
- To live in a beautiful home.
- So what?
- Having a big family.
- And after?
- Develop your business with your children.
- And after?
- Then you will be quiet and happy to rest.

- This is already what I do. "

Blade of the world is a perfect book if you do not have morale. It will help you focus on the essentials. You feel lighter and motivated when we close this novel. By cons, if you want a really novel telling a story, you might BE disappointed. For my part, I had a good time and I do not regret my reading.

Rating: 7/10